{"id":1705,"date":"2016-08-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2016\/08\/09\/mistakes-commonly-made-following-a-dog-bite\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T21:12:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T21:12:12","slug":"mistakes-commonly-made-following-a-dog-bite","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/faqs\/mistakes-commonly-made-following-a-dog-bite\/","title":{"rendered":"Mistakes Commonly Made Following a Dog Bite"},"content":{"rendered":"

The CDC estimates that of the 4.7 million dog bite attacks that occur each year, nearly 800,000 victims require medical attention immediately. Statistics shown that 34 fatalities were reported in 2015 alone. These numbers are scary \u2013 motivating Jones & Swanson to provide helpful information to Georgians who may at some time find themselves facing this type of unfortunate situation.<\/p>\n

The most common cause of dog bites<\/a> is due to the animal feeling stressed, scared, or threatened. Bites have also been reported during rough play with a dog \u2013 as they become over excited. Regardless, it is important that you do everything you can to avoid making a dog feel these emotions. There are also certain breeds that have been attributed to more dog bites than others, such as pit bulls. While it is important to be mindful of dangerous breeds, it is just as important to remember that each dog is unique \u2013 regardless of the breed.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the most frequent mistakes made by victims following dog bite attacks:<\/p>\n