Animal bites can easily (and quickly) lead to an infection. If left untreated, they can lead to sepsis and other serious complications. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an animal bite infection, and discover how it could impact the settlement of an animal bite injury case in the following sections. What Causes an Animal Bite Infection? Infections are caused by bacteria, either from the animal’s mouth or [...]
It is estimated that some 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog in the United States each year. Of those, nearly 885, 000 seek medical treatment, 30, 000 require reconstructive surgery, and 3 to 18 percent develop an injury-related infection. Startling as these statistics may sound, there is treatment available. The following sections can help you learn more about the potential complications of such injuries, their treatment, and the [...]
Dogs are often considered to be man's best friend due to the companionship and loyalty they can provide to an owner. Dogs are also treated as members of the family and receive the same, if not more, love and respect that other family members receive. However, regardless of how revered a dog may be, all it takes is one act of aggression before a beloved four-legged friend and its owner [...]
Virtually every day there are reports of people all over the state being bitten, attacked, and even killed by dogs. Dog bites are always a very traumatic experience, and it is hard to imagine that “man's best friend” can be capable of injuring an innocent person. However, it happens more often than you may think. According to the Center for Disease Control, one in five people who are bitten by [...]
