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Dog Attack Injuries and Children

According to national dog bite statistics, 70 percent of all dog attacks involve a dog bite victim under 15 years old and over 80 percent of fatal dog attacks involve children. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), children between the ages of 5 and 9 are most likely to be injured in a dog bite incident. Why are children more likely to be bitten by dogs, and how can Massachusetts parents help prevent aggressive dogs from harming their children?

There are several reasons children are more susceptible to dog bites and serious dog bite injuries:

Children are smaller than adults, making them easier, less intimidating targets for aggressive dogs.
Children are shorter than adults - making them more likely to sustain serious dog bite wounds to the head, neck, and hands.
Children are less likely to have basic dog bite prevention knowledge.
Children are more likely to approach a strange dog - or to pet a strange dog without caution.
Young children may treat a dog roughly - by accidentally falling on the dog, by pulling on the dog's fur, or by tugging on the dog's ears or tail.
Young children may approach a dog while the dog is protecting food, a toy, or its puppies.
Children may not understand the signs of aggression in a dog, including raised back hair, exposed teeth, and growling.

In the majority of dog bite cases in children that take place in Southeastern Massachusetts, the children were familiar with the dog in questions and they were on property owned by a friend or family member. Most commonly, your child will be attacked by a dog you know and by a dog that you might have assumed was safe in a place where you thought your child was safe.

Following a few simple dog bite prevention guidelines can prevent the majority of dog attacks from taking place:

Never leave your baby or toddler alone with a dog - even a dog that you are familiar with. According to a study published in JAMA, 89 percent of dog attack child fatalities occur when the child is unsupervised.
Talk with your son or daughter about aggressive dogs. A study in the European Journal of Pediatrics showed that even one lesson on dog bite prevention significantly reduced the number of future dog bite incidents in children.
Know the history of the dogs you associate with. Do not let your children near dogs with a history of aggression. Realize that a dog that is friendly with adults will not necessarily be friendly with children.
Be wary of dangerous dog breeds. Some breeds, such as pit bulls, rottweilers, and wolf hybrids, are more prone to aggressive behavior. Pit bulls are responsible for the majority of child dog bite fatalities and serious injuries.

If your child has been bitten by an aggressive dog in Massachusetts and you believe that the dog's owner (or property owner) was negligent in preventing the dog attack, you should speak with a knowledgeable dog bite attorney that specializes in child dog bite injuries. Contact us today to learn more about your dog bite case.