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Key Takeaways: Dog bite attacks often occur in situations where people may feel least prepared, including encounters with unfamiliar dogs, interactions with dogs eating or protecting territory, or when children play roughly with pets. Understanding these high-risk scenarios helps victims recognize why an attack may have happened and underscores the importance of consulting a dog…
Read More(Article originally published on March 29,2023. Updated October 10, 2025.) By Brian Pushchak, Denver Dog Bite Attorney Dog bite attacks happen far more often than most people realize — and unfortunately, children are the ones most frequently hurt. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 4.5 million Americans are bitten…
Read MoreKey Takeaways: Dog bites can cause severe facial injuries, especially in children, often requiring reconstructive and plastic surgery to restore function and reduce scarring. With bite forces up to 450 psi, these attacks can damage delicate facial structures, leading to lasting physical and emotional impacts. Procedures like laser scar removal or scar revision may be…
Read MoreColorado is a very dog-friendly state, and it’s common to see people bring their dogs to a variety of places, both public and private. You’re likely to encounter dogs in parks, on hiking trails, at restaurants with outdoor patios, at friends’ backyard barbecues, and many other places you may frequent. While dogs are great companions…
Read MoreColorado is an extremely dog-friendly state. Most towns and cities have dog parks located in every neighborhood, making it easy for the large number of dog owners across the state to get their pets some exercise and socialization time. In addition, you’re likely to see dogs along hiking trails, multi-use paths, and in other heavily…
Read MoreEvery dog has the potential to become aggressive and bite. But more often, dogs are happy and love to play. Unfortunately, sometimes it can be hard to tell a dog’s mood. If you guess wrong, you could end up getting a serious dog bite injury. That’s why it’s important to understand the difference between a…
Read MoreAccording to the American Humane Society, more than 50% of dog bite victims are children. These victims can suffer serious injuries, especially children under 4, who experience most injuries to the head and neck region. Fortunately, it is possible to reduce your child’s risk of experiencing a dog bite attack. Here are some of the…
Read MoreDog bite attacks can cause serious injuries. These injuries can cause many serious risks including a loss of function in the affected area and potentially deadly infections. If you are lucky enough to avoid these effects, though, you might still suffer a long-term complication of dog-bite injuries: scarring. Scars from a dog bite can seriously…
Read MoreAny animal bite has the potential to become infected. Even if the bite is small or doesn’t seem to break the skin, there is still a small risk that it could get infected. Large bites that penetrate deep into the flesh are also at a greater risk for infection. So how can you stop a…
Read MoreDogs are typically very loving and friendly animals. But even the sweetest dogs can potentially be provoked to bite someone in specific situations. The reality is most dog bite attacks don’t come out of nowhere. There are usually warning signs, as well as common circumstances that provoke a dog. Whether you’re a dog owner, someone…
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