Tips for Protecting Your Loved Ones against Tennessee Dog Bites

presented by: Gary Massey
Chattanooga Dog Attack InjuryDog bite injuries send about 300,000 U.S. residents to the emergency room every year, and about 16 people are killed by dog bites each year. Dog bites can cause scarring, infection, and emotional trauma, especially in young children who have little experience with dogs. Children under age 15 represent the largest portion of dog bite injury sufferers.
To help protect those you love against Tennessee dog bite injuries, consider the following tips from Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control:
Never approach a dog that is alone, whether it’s running free, on a chain, or in a parked car. If a dog is with its owner, ask him or her if it’s okay before approaching the dog.
Dogs guard their food, sleeping places, puppies, and toys by instinct. Do not approach a dog that is guarding any of these things.
Teach children to ask permission before approaching or petting an unfamiliar dog. Teach them never to poke, pinch, pull on, hit, or kick a dog; dogs can easily interpret these actions as attacks and bite to defend themselves.
If a strange dog approaches or tries to chase you, do not run. If you are knocked down, curl into a ball and cover your head and face, if possible. Giving a dog an object like a backpack or jacket to chew on may also prevent it from biting you directly.
Dog bite injuries can leave lingering physical and emotional scars. If you or someone you love has been injured by a biting dog or other pet, the skilled Chattanooga, Tennessee dog bite injury attorneys at Massey & Associates can help you get the compensation you need. Call us today at (423) 697-4529 for a confidential consultation.