Dog Bite 101

Here are ways to prevent a dog bite:

Do not leave young children around the animal alone.

• Do not go near a dog that is chained up.
• Try to put an item in front of you and the animal, so that the animal bites that first.
• Do not try to seperate two fighting animals.
• Do not try to pet an animal in an empty vehicle.
• Do no walk clos to the animals yare without a fence.
• Do no go near animals you do not know.
• Do notbother tha nimals while they are eating.
• Check with the owner of the animal on the leash before touching the animal.
• Becareful around animals that are newly purchased. Sometimes the owner does not know the history of the animal.

Here are a list of dog breed that have a higher attack rate:

• Pit Bull
• Rottweiler
• Bull Terrier
• Akita
• Chow
• Doberman Pincher
• German Shepherd
• Great Dane
• Siberian Husky

If you have been bitten by a dog or any other animal, we can help. Our attorneys represent many dog bite victims every year and know what it takes to make sure you get fair compensation from insurance companies. be sure to take photos of the bite before contacting any attorney. Photos of the animal that bit you would help your case as well. Learn more about Dog bite preventions from the Humane Society of the United States.