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.

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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?

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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.

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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…

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What to Do After a Dog Bite

4.5 million people are bit by dogs per year, with one out of every five requiring medical attention. While children are more likely to be injured, the wounds resulting range from superficial cuts to punctures requiring immediate medical attention. Should something like this happen, be sure to do the following: Clean the Wound or Get…

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