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When a Child is Injured in an Iowa Dog Bite Attack (Part A)

Unfortunately, children are the most frequent targets of dog bite attacks in the United States. In fact, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the odds that a dog bite victim will be a child are 3.2 to 1. If your child has been the victim of a dog bite attack in Des Moines, they may have been inflicted with injures including lacerations, emotional distress, facial disfigurement, and other scarring.

If your child has been the victim of a dog bite attack in Des Moines, you may be faced with medical bills and other expenses as a result of the dog owner's negligence. In this case, you may be eligible for compensation in a personal injury claim. To file a claim after a dog bite attack in Des Moines, you can get the professional help of a Des Moines dog bite lawyer.

Dog Bite & Dog Attack Statistics

According to statistics on dog bites within the United States:

• children who suffer from dog bite injuries are more likely than adults to be bitten on the face, neck and head;
• severe dog bite injuries occur almost entirely in children who are under the age of 10;
• 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.

Furthermore, studies have shown that dog bites result in about 44,000 facial injuries in U.S. hospitals each year. Because the face is the most common target for a dog bite attack in Des Moines, injuries are most commonly caused to a victim's lips, nose or cheeks.

If your child or someone you love has been injured in a dog bite attack in Des Moines, you should immediately have a Des Moines dog bite lawyer investigate your case. An attorney can advise you on the legal procedures for filing a dog bite claim.

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