Dogs and children are a natural match. Not only do dogs provide a family with love and companionship for many years, but they also teach children responsibility and how to care for another living being. Unfortunately, not all dogs are well-behaved, well-trained, or safe and children, especially under the age of nine (9), are often the victims of dog bites or other animal attacks because of their lack of knowledge in how to behave around dogs and other animals and their loud and unpredictable behaviors that can put dogs and other animals on edge.
Dog bites and animal attacks can seriously injure and impact a child, including permanent scarring, long term emotional distress, and even fatal injuries.
If your child has been injured in a dog bite or animal attack, contact Mike Agruss Law for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, Mike Agruss Law is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
Why Dog Bites/Animal Attacks Occur
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are over 4.5 million dog bite incidents every year, with more than half of those involving children. Children aged five (5) through nine (9) have the highest rate of dog bite incidents, however, all children are at risk for serious and deadly injuries following a dog bite or animal attack.
There are various theories on why dogs and animals attack children more often than adults, which include:
- Lack of awareness-Children often don’t have the education on animal behavior or understand the warning signs a dog may give off.
- Children are unpredictable-Children are often high-energy and move in fast, unpredictable ways that can make a dog or animal anxious. Anxious animals are more likely to bite.
- Dominance issues-Some behavior professionals view dogs as pack animals with a strict hierarchy. Under this theory, dogs would see children as subordinates, thus more vulnerable to being bitten.
It is important to remember that any animal, dogs included, can bite, regardless of breed or size. This is why children should be supervised when they are around any animal and they should be taught from an early age to never approach a strange animal, especially when the animal is injured, sick, or acting strangely.
Dog Bite/Animal Attack Injuries
Because children are smaller than adults, they often suffer serious injuries due to dog bites and animal attacks, especially to their head and neck region. Animal bites can be severe, ripping the skin, tearing muscles and tendons, causing infections, scarring, complications, and they can even be fatal.
Dog bite and animal attack victims often require extensive medical treatment including long-term therapy and plastic surgery. Some victims will be left permanently disfigured and disabled and it is not uncommon for a victim to suffer psychological and emotional damage that may affect them for the rest of their lives.
The injuries that a child sustains due to a dog bite or animal attack can be devastating. An experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case and help you and your child get the compensation you deserve.
We at Mike Agruss Law are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at the work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at Mike Agruss Law, we put People, First.
Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at [email protected], or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
