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Dog Bite Statistics in Texas

A total of 4.7 million dog bites are reported annually in the United States, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One in every 69 Americans gets bitten by a dog each year, and about 800,000 cases require medical attention. The United States has a population of about 327 million. You have a 1 in 112,400 risk…

Can You Sue For A Dog Bite?

What You Need to Know About Dog Bites Many American households have pets, and in most homes they are seen as a member of the family. In 2021, 38% of American households owned dogs. That means that there are over 48 million homes in the U.S. with dogs! The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that in 2022 there are 332.4…

What to do if a dog bites you?

A dog bite is very painful and dangerous and this can instill a fear of animals in a person. Looking at a dog bite, it may look harmless, however, this may lead to rabies or some sort of serious infection. And eventually, this may further lead to death in the worst cases. In most cases, quick first-aid can be done…

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