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Dog Bite Injury Statistics

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the odds are 3.2 to 1 that a dog bite victim will be a child. In fact, most severe dog bite injuries occur to children under the age of 10. If you or someone you love has been the victim of a dog bite attack in Des Moines, you should get the professional help of a Des Moines dog bite lawyer.

According to national dog bite statistics: 

• dogs bite nearly 2% of the U.S. population annually, approximately 4.7 million people;
• almost 800,000 bites per year require medical attention;
• in the majority of dog bite attacks, the attacking dog belonged to the victim's family or friend; and
• the majority of dog bite attacks happen at home, or in a familiar place. 

Needless to say, it is not uncommon for someone to suffer from a dog bite attack in Des Moines. If a dog has attacked someone who has suffered serious personal injuries, they may be eligible for compensation in an Iowa personal injury claim. To pursue compensation, a victim will have to file their claim with the responsible insurer.

A Des Moines dog bite lawyer can help you to file your injury claim, so be sure to gather any evidence of your dog bite attack in Des Moines to bolster your case.  

Contacting an Des Moines Dog Bite Lawyer

A dog bite attack in Des Moines can leave the victim with serious injuries. The Des Moines dog bite lawyer team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no cost consultation - 888-792-3595