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When a Dog Bite Attack in Georgia Leaves Injuries (Part A)

Each year, millions of Americans suffer serious injuries in a dog bite attack. In Georgia and in other areas around the country, children appear to be most at risk. If you or your child has been attacked by a dog, seek help from a Carroll County dog bite lawyer to see if filing a claim is the right course of action for you.

Prevalence and Risk Factors

Dog bite attacks occur more frequently than most people assume. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 4.5 million people are bitten each year, and nearly 20 percent of victims require professional medical attention.

Many factors can lead to a dog bite attack in Georgia, but the people who are at greatest risk include:

• dog owners (having 2 or more dogs at home means you’re 5 times more likely to be bitten);
• adult males; and
• children (especially between the ages of 5 and 9).

Common Dog Bite Injuries

The nature of a dog bite injury varies according to the severity of the attack, but the emotional impact can be quite scarring, regardless of the extent of the physical injury.

Some of the most common types of injuries dog bite victims suffer include:

• infection;
• facial scarring;
• puncture wounds;
• nerve damage (and subsequent mobility and chronic pain issues);
• disability and disfigurement;
• broken or crushed bones;
• organ damage;
• sprains; and
• emotional injuries (e.g. post-traumatic stress disorder).

Some of these injuries require major reconstructive surgery, and many victims find they require emotional counseling at a treatment facility like Heartwork Counseling Center in Atlanta.

If you or your child has been involved in a dog bite attack, contact a Carroll County dog bite lawyer to help you assess your situation and advise you on how to proceed with recovering compensation for the injuries.

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A dog bite is a traumatic event resulting in serious injury. Multiple deaths are reported each year as a result of the most vicious attacks. Often a bite will result in permanent scarring, nerve damage and a significant risk of infection. Call (404) 474-0804 or toll free (866) 455-4709 today for a Dog Bite Lawyer you can trust.

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