Dog bite injuries are both common and scary and frequently result in grave injury to both children and adults. Below are a few statistics regarding dog bite injuries in the United States.

• According to the CDC approximately 4.7 million individuals each year are the reported victims of a dog bite injury within the U.S. and almost 800,000 of those bitten will require some form of medical attention; 1 out of every 6. A small portion of all dog bite injuries will lead to death.
• Dog bites send approximately 370,000 people to emergency rooms annually or approximately 1000 people each day.
• Residents of the United States have an estimated 1 in 50 chance of becoming a victim of a dog attack at some point in their life.
• As may be expected, individuals who work out-of-doors in the public such as utility workers, delivery people and postal employees have the greatest chances; those under 18 and are even more at risk partially because they may not understand how to properly exercise caution around domestic dogs. Sadly, dog bite injuries are one of the top causes of emergency room visits for children each year.
• The average age of a dog bite the victim is 15 years old, with the most severe injuries afflicting children 10 years old or younger. Of all dog bites to children reported, boys between 5 and 9 years old are the most common victims.
• Each year it is estimated that between 30 and 50 individuals die as a direct result of a dog attack or as a result of complications such as infection, blood loss or brain damage.
• Dog bites cost Americans $1 billion annually, and of that $1 billion it is estimated that more than $300 million is paid out by homeowner’s insurance companies.
• Dog bite fatalities have nearly doubled since the 1990s.
• The States with the most concentrated number of fatal dog bite attacks are Texas, Georgia and Tennessee; the highest percentage of deaths occur in States with one bite or mixed-statute rules.
• Statistically speaking, the deadliest breeds of dogs are Pit Bulls and Rottweilers who are responsible for nearly 75% of all attacks, nearly 68% of attacks on children, 82% of attacks on adults and 65% of all dog bite injury deaths.

Dog bite injuries lead to medical expenses and other serious damages. If you’ve been the victim of a dog bite injury contact an experienced dog bite injury lawyer immediately to discuss your situation.