Every year, millions of innocent people are bitten and seriously injured by dogs in the United States. In fact, every year there are more than 850,000 dog bites requiring medical attention and over four million dog bites ranging from minor nips to serious dog mauling resulting in serious bodily injury and even death. At least fifteen people die each year as a result of dog attacks in the United States. Unfortunately, the majority of dog bite victims are children, and in approximately 75% of the child dog bit cases, the dog belongs to a family member or friend.

Although certain dog breeds are stated to be more ferocious than others, there are many dog breeds which are capable of causing serious injury and death. If you are a dog bite victim, you have legal rights to recover monetary compensation for your damages.