According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the odds that a dog attack victim will be a child are 3.2 to 1. Because of their height, children are most likely to be bitten on the face and neck. This means that children are the most common victims of dog bites and often suffer serious facial and head injuries.
Recently, a 10-year-old boy was attacked by three dogs in Arizona City. According to The Arizona City Independent, the dog attack occurred at South Reef Road and Guaymas Drive as the victim and his younger brother were walking home from a school bus stop. The boy suffered dog bites from head to toe resulting in ear, neck, torso, leg and facial injuries. The victim’s parents have stated that the neighbors who stopped the attack saved the boy’s life. The dogs — two pit bulls and one Rottweiler — are being checked for rabies. It is unclear if the dogs will be euthanized or if the dog owners will face charges for the vicious attack.
Parents of children who are hurt by dangerous dogs often face substantial medical bills. If it is determined that the dog owner is negligent, they can be held financially responsible for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.
The experienced Phoenix dog attack lawyers of the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have successfully represented young Arizona dog bite victims and their families. If your child has been injured in a dog attack, please contact out law offices to learn more about your legal rights and options. Call us today at 602-978-6400 for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation.
