Animal & Dog Attacks

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There are approximately 4.7 million dog bites per year nationwide. The number of dog bites requiring medical attention has increased 15 times faster than the increase in dog ownership. There are more than 850,000 dog bites requiring medical attention in the U.S. yearly. In a twelve-month period from 1995 to 1996, at least 25 people in the U.S. have died from dog attacks, 20 of whom were children. Letter carriers suffer about 3,000 bites annually as they deliver the mail. These alarming conclusions show that this is a problem that is getting worse, not better. Victims of dog bite attacks can sustain painful and life-altering injuries, including deep skin wounds, loss of fingers, infections and scarring. Dogs that are prone to attack are a liability and the owners need to be held responsible for them.

Children are most often the victims of serious dog attacks for several reasons. They are boisterous, loud and make unpredictable movements that can scare dogs. And what a child might see as an expression of love - a simple hug- can be an explicit threat to the animal.

The most important aspect of prosecuting a dog attack case is to secure evidence as quickly as possible. The best evidence that we seek to obtain immediately is the identity of the dog and its owner, photographs of the dog, identity of witnesses, witness statements, and photographs of the injuries and location of the attack.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a dog bite or animal attack, contact Brent M. Cordell for a free consultation. We will use our experience, knowledge and resources to achieve the best possible results for you and your family.