How to Protect Your Child from Dog Bite Injuries

Dogs are said to be man’s best friend, but the reality is that dogs are animals and they can have aggressive tendencies. Dogs that are not acclimated to your presence and attention may become frightened or agitated and are often likely to be aggressive towards humans as a result. The unfortunate truth is that children are more susceptible to injuries from dog bites as a result of their small size and inability to thwart the aggression of an attacking dog.

Talk to Your Kids about the Dangers of Dogs

Children are often drawn to dogs. They like to play with them and become comfortable with them – especially after they have formed relationships with their own pets or the pets of friends and neighbors. This feeling of comfort with dogs can lead to injury from dog bites, so it is important that you talk to your kids about this danger. The following list highlights some of the things your child should know about dogs:

• Dogs are animals and will attack if they are provoked or agitated.
• You should not quickly approach dogs that are not familiar with you. This action can appear threatening to a dog and encourage it to attack.
• Never approach a growling or snarling dog.
• If a dog becomes aggressive, turn sideways and slowly withdraw.
• Ask owner’s permission before petting an unfamiliar dog.

Contact a Chicago Accident Lawyer

If you or someone you love has been attacked by another person’s dog, the owner might be liable for his/her animal’s actions. Contact the Chicago dog attack lawyers at Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., today at 312-466-8200, for more information.