Tennessee Dog Bite Victims are Often Children

Children tend to be more trusting than adults and are not afraid to approach dogs.  They also frequently miss the warning signs that a dog will give letting the victim know of an impending attack.   

Every year, approximately 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs and a large percentage of the victims are children.  Even though certain dog breeds have been known to be more aggressive, any dog can attack a child.

Young dog bite victims often sustain bites on their faces that can lead to serious scarring and disfigurement.  A dog bite carries a risk of infection, tetanus and rabies.  Children also more likely to be involved in a dog attack that proves fatal and often these attacks are unprovoked. 

Dog bites not only inflict emotional pain, but these events can also impact the child emotionally.  Many children who are bitten by dogs develop a fear of these animals.  This fear can be so debilitating that they panic when they see dogs at parks or other public places.  Children have also been known to be too afraid to go to a friend or relative’s house who owns a dog.

The dog’s owner can be held liable in some cases.  If your child has been bitten by a dog in Tennessee, you need to contact a Nashville dog bite lawyer immediately for legal advice.  Contact Phillip Miller & Associates today at (615) 356-2000 or (800) 337-HURT to go over your legal options.