Dog Bites & Children in Summer
The Summer months are a busy time of year for dog bite injuries and the most likely victims are children. This is true, especially in cities like Ann Arbor, where children are outdoors and parks and riding their bikes and dogs are frequently unleashed and roaming the streets.
The injuries from dog bites and attacks are often serious and include 44,000 cases of facial injuries each year. Dog attacks account for approximately one percent of all emergency room visits a year in the United States and the warm months account for a majority of those visits.
Researchers and animal behavioral specialists offer parents some precautions to prevent dog bites and attacks on children. These include:
•NEVER leave a baby or young child alone with a pet.
•Start teaching young children to be careful around pets.
•Wait until children are older than 4 years of age before getting a dog.
•Select your family pet carefully and be sure to keep your pet’s vaccinations up-to-date.
•Leave animals alone when they are eating or caring for puppies.
•Keep pets on a leash when in public.
•Avoid sick animals and animals that you don’t know.
•Do not try to separate fighting animals.
•If you are threatened by a dog, remain calm; do not scream or turn and run.
•If you fall or are knocked to the ground, curl into a ball with your hands over your head and neck.
First and foremost, it is essential to get prompt medical attention after a dog bite. Many times, the severity of the injury can be minimized with good, competent medical care. Bites to a child’s face can lead to disfiguring scars and a plastic surgeon can address those issues right away.
Victims of dog bite attacks do have legal rights. For more information on Michigan dog bite laws and lawsuits, order our FREE BOOK, “The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite & Animal Attack Handbook.” You can also call us at (800) 606-1717 to discuss your case.
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