Dog Bite Risks for Delivery Drivers
Due to the increased use of mobile apps like DoorDash and rising ecommerce sales, more delivery drivers are on the roadways. Whether dropping off a package or food, these individuals often have to get out of their vehicle and enter a customer’s property for a signature or payment.
What to Do If You’re Bit by a Stray Dog
According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the U.S., with 900,000 resulting in infection. While many get bit by a dog they know, strays are part of this total. If you find yourself in this situation, what should you do?
When Dogs Attack in Public: Who’s Responsible?
Statistically, about 60 percent of all dog bites occur in the home, with a family or friend’s dog involved. For the remaining 40 percent, dogs lunge, bite or injure someone in a public space – on the street, in a dog park, in front of a store and anywhere else away from personal property.
Do Breed Bans Prevent Dog Attacks?
One measure across the United States to prevent dog attacks and related fatalities is a breed ban, also known as breed-specific legislation (BSL). These laws, usually implemented at the city or town level, regulate or ban certain breeds, usually associated with a high bite or attack rate. Although breed bans aren’t universal, they nearly always…
Just How Dangerous Are Dog Bites?
4.5 million dog bites occur per year in the U.S. – about 90 percent out of all animal bites. From this amount, 880,000 seek medical care, 30,000 require reconstructive surgery, and 15 to 20 people die per year. In fact, one out of every five bites requires some form of medical attention. Dog Bites are…
