Are Your Children Prepared to Defend Themselves from a Dog Attack in Kansas City?

At Roswold Law Group, we know everyone loves "man's best friend"-- the dog. But we also know that many dog owners have gotten especially careless with how they keep their dogs and dog attacks on children have become far too common.

A 10 year-old Kansas City boy was attacked by a dog while he was out riding his bike Wednesday afternoon.  The dog bite accident happened at 77th and Agnes in KCMO.  The boy suffered bites to his cheek, leg and arm.  He was hospitalized but thankfully, his injuries are considred minor.

Our experienced Kansas City Child Injury Lawyers, we know that most dog bite victims are children. It is important that parents educate their children on how to handle a dog attack. Children must be aware that unfamiliar dogs are dangerous dogs. Even dogs that they have played with in the past can become aggressive when they are disturbed at eating times, sleeping times, and times when they are nursing their young.

 

Make sure your child knows that no one can outrun a dog but if they act the proper way, they may be able to avoid severe injury. If a dog attack is unavoidable, they can protect themselves by placing any nearby object in-between them and the attacking dog. When the dog begins biting, the child should begin to cover his or her head as well as their face and neck. The best defense tactic for children is for them to assume the fetal position.

 

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in a dog bite accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Call the experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys of Roswold Law Group. With over 15 years of experience in Child Injury Accidents including Dog Bite Injury Accident cases, we may be able to help you and your family get through this difficult and usually stressful time.

 

Contact Roswold Law Group to set up a free consultation to discuss your case. You can get started today by downloading our free book "10 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Injury Claim". We want you to know your rights.