National Dog Bite Statistics

 

  • Dogs bite more than 4.7 million Americans every year.

  • Approximately 800,000 of those injuries require medical treatment, including 386,000 emergency room visits.
     
  • Children aged 5 to 9 are most at risk.  A person’s probability of being bitten decreases steadily with age.
     
  • A 1994 phone survey indicated that the rate of dog bites requiring medical attention was 3.2 times higher for children than for adults.  Boys are at a significantly higher risk of being bitten than girls.
     
  • While a recent study indicates that bite rates for children are decreasing, the issue still affects 1.5% of the U.S. population every year.

Sources:

http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Dog-Bites/biteprevention.html

http://injuryprevention.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/14/5/296

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9346056

 

 
 

  • Testimonials

    "Ken did a fantastic job. I had hired a different attorney previously, one of the most well-known in Seattle, and it was a disaster. But the next time, with Ken Selander working for me, everything was handled professionally, quickly, and with much better results than I had ever expected. Ken is definitely the representative I want working for me."

    More

  • Testimonials

    "Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with a number of great people. They have been kind enough to say a few words about me that I would like to share with you."

    - Ken Selander

    More

  • Testimonials

    “I'm an attorney, and I retained Ken after he was recommended by other attorneys. Ken worked hard for me and got me the result I needed. I would not hesitate to retain Ken to represent me again.”

    - bromane@nwattorney.net

    More

  • Testimonials

    “Ken was easy and enjoyable to work with. He was able to settle my suit easily and actually work for a bigger settlement than I thought was possible. I consider him as permanently employed on my behalf.”

    - SaggyGenes@aol.com

    More

  • Testimonials

    "The greatest thing about working with Kenneth Selander, Jr. is his total faithfulness to his cases. Through reams of paperwork and countless phone calls, Ken works tirelessly to earn you the settlement you deserve. Whether you know a lot about the legal system or nothing at all, like me, Ken is willing to advise and assist you in any way he possibly can."

    - plibble@hotmail.com

    More

  • Testimonials

    "It is a major decision for a mother to choose an attorney to represent her child. Ken fought hard so my son would receive the generous settlement he deserved. Ken is brilliant, honest and professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone, as no other attorney can begin to compare. . ."

    - Joytheauthor@aol.com

    More
 

Articles

 

News Updates