Dog bite injuries affect about 5 million people annually. About 800,000 people that suffered a dog bite required medical treatment each year. Most dog bite victims are children. It is the second leading cause to injuries for minors. Dog bites account for one out of three homeowner’s liability insurance claims. That means that there are 1 billion dollars in payouts annually. Dog bites fall under the personal injury field and The Law Offices of Michael G. LoRusso can help. They can determine the cause of a person’s injury by the parties actions or negligence.
There can be many reasons why a dog bites a person. It can be his territory, establishing dominance over his/her victim, is in a new, unfamiliar environment, when disturbed while eating, sleeping or protecting a toy or treat.

Dog bite prevention involves measures taken by the dog’s owner(s). Dog owner(s) are most often responsible for the prevention of a dog bite, which in return can lead to serious physical damage and life threatening situations. Mistreatment of a dog can cause it to attack viciously, causing a person serious harm or even death, and resulting in serous physical damages. All dogs are liable to attack, but most dog bites resulting in serious harm are caused by Pit-bulls and Rottweilers.
If you are involved in an incident concerning a dog bite, The Law Offices of Michael G. LoRusso are here for you and your family’s sake. Taking the proper precautions is the first step in a claim concerning a dog bite. At the Law Offices of Michael G. LoRusso, we are more than concerned with the well being of your family and loved ones. Calling us is taking the first step in protecting you and your family, concerning physical damages or financial loss caused by a dog bite.