Waco Dog Bite Lawyer
When man’s best friend attacks, the shock alone is traumatizing. But the ability of a dog bite or other animal attack to cause tremendous damage is deceptively great. Because we spend so much time, money, and energy on our pets we sometimes forget that they have a wild streak and take for granted that our neighbors, or even professional animal keepers, have a firm grasp on appropriate training and security of their pets. The numbers, however, demonstrate that the reality is far different than that hopeful assumption.
If a negligent pit bull owner or any other animal keeper failed to prevent an attack on you or your child, contact the Law Office of Waco dog bite lawyer Vic Feazell, P.C., at 877-948-4842. We can help you to secure the financial compensation to which you are entitled for your injury.
Dog Bite Statistics
To put into perspective how serious a problem dog attacks really are, consider the following statistics from the Centers for Disease Control about dog bite injuries and incidents in America:
- It is estimated that 4.5 million Americans are the victims of a dog bite each year
- Approximately 20 % of those incidents (nearly 1,000,000) necessitate medical treatment
- More than 31,000 people received reconstructive surgery for dog bite injuries in 2006
Of particular concern are attacks that are perpetrated by large, aggressive breeds, most notably pit bulls. Despite their relative scarcity as pets, pit bull terriers account for roughly 1/3 of all fatalities associated with animal attacks. As a result, they have come to symbolize the larger problem of dog mauling and many cities have banned ownership of these canines in recognition of the danger they pose.
Contact Us
To pursue legal action against the dog owner whose negligence enabled your dog bite injury, contact Waco dog bite lawyer Vic Feazell, P.C., at 877-948-4842. We can help you bite back.
