Camp Lejeune US Marine Corp Base Water Contamination Poe Hall Affected Individuals Click Here! ×
Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers
  • About
    • Our Attorneys
      • Bob E. Whitley
      • Benjamin H. Whitley
      • Barrett Johnson
      • Jack Keener
      • Matthew Bissette
      • Ryan McCollum
      • Gabe Talton
      • Shelsey Hall
      • Dak Lee
    • Case Results
    • Blog
  • Practice Areas
    • Car Accident
    • Wrongful Death
    • Truck Accident
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Construction Accident
    • Motorcycle Accident
    • Pedestrian Accident
    • Dog Bite
    • Premises Liability
    • Product Liability
      • Allergen Breast Implants
      • Hair Relaxer
      • Paragard IUD
      • Paraquat
      • Roundup
      • Talcum Powder
    • Dangerous Drugs
      • Belviq
      • Depo-Provera
      • Elmiron
      • Mounjaro/Ozempic
      • Tepezza
      • Valsartan
    • Defective Medical Devices
      • Exactech Hip Implants
      • Medtronic Insulin Pump
      • Penumbra
      • Powerport
      • Inferior Vena Cava
    • View All Practice Areas
  • Areas We Serve
    • Raleigh
    • Charlotte
    • Winston-Salem
    • Durham
    • Cary
    • Greenville
    • View All Areas We Serve
  • Community
    • Community Cares
    • In the Community
    • Free ‘Attorney on Call’ Book
    • Scholarship
  • FAQs
  • Videos
    • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
    • Free Case Evaluation
    • Careers
    • Business Opportunities
    • Free “Attorney on Call” Book
    • Press Opportunity
  • En Español
Call Now—Free & Confidential (800) 785-5000
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Blog
  4. »
  5. Why Children are More Susceptible to Dog Bites

Why Children are More Susceptible to Dog Bites

Unfortunately, dog bites injure countless victims each year in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that about 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog each year and that about 350,000 of these victims are sent to the emergency room as a result.

Although the number of related fatalities remains at a fairly low rate—about 30-35 each year—the consequences can still prove to be devastating, as children are most frequently targeted. A dog bite can have serious ramifications, including lifelong disfigurement and lasting medical conditions, so many are speaking up about ways to prevent these attacks.

The Whitley Advantage isn’t just one thing – it’s everything.

Contact Us Today For a FREE Confidential Case Review (800) 785-5000

A child may be more susceptible to a dog bite than an adult for many reasons. First of all, small children are usually unaware of the potential threat that a dog may pose. Upon trying to play with this seemingly lovable animal, a child may inadvertently trigger fear and/or excitement in the dog, causing it to become violent or defensive.

Innocent behaviors on the part of a child—including staring a dog in the eyes and moving erratically or excitedly—can cause even the most well-behaved dog to revert to a primal state. Because of this, it is the responsibility of the owner to recognize a potentially dangerous situation and subsequently remove the dog from within the vicinity of the child.

Although precautionary measures should always be taken when a child is near, not all attacks can be prevented. It is never certain how a dog will react, but it is the responsibility of an owner to recognize any potential danger.

This firm has always been about people and helping them.

Contact Us Today For a FREE Confidential Case Review (800) 785-5000

If your child has sustained a serious dog bite at the hands of a negligent owner, you should not hesitate to speak to knowledgeable attorney. Even if the dog did not mean any harm, a careless owner may still be held liable. If they have failed to keep your child safe and an injury was sustained as a result, you may be entitled to compensation, so contact a legal professional from our firm today for more information about your case.

Learn about what makes us unique and why we are the right firm to help you.

Contact Us Today For a FREE Confidential Case Review (800) 785-5000
Dog Bite Blog Posts:
Dog Bites Are No Laughing Matter

Dog Bites Are No Laughing Matter

Dog bites are no joke - they affect as many as 4.7 million people in the US every year. According to a survey done by

Dog Bites: What to do if your child has been bitten.

Dog Bites: What to do if your child has been bitten.

Children and shorter individuals are often at the highest risk for dog bites in Raleigh, North Carolina and the

Is a Dog Bite Injury Compensable?

Is a Dog Bite Injury Compensable?

When a young child or adult is bitten or attacked by a dog, the owner and the victim immediately become wary of what

Understanding the Frequency of Dog Bites in North Carolina

Understanding the Frequency of Dog Bites in North Carolina

Although a substantial amount of people in the country have invited pets into their home, treating them as if they were

Benjamin H. Whitley

Benjamin H. Whitley

Attorney

Free Case Evaluation

To contact us by e-mail, please complete and submit the form below. Your question will be answered within 24 hours.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Categories

  • Bicycle Accident
  • Boating
  • Brain Injury
  • Burn Injury
  • Bus Accident
  • Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Claims
  • Car Accident
  • Civil Lawsuits
  • Class Action
  • Community
  • Construction Accidents
  • COVID-19
  • Dangerous Drugs
  • Defective Products
  • Dog Bite
  • Firm News
  • In the News
  • Insurance
  • IVC Filter
  • Metal Hip Replacement
  • Motorcycle Accident
  • Naturalyte
  • News
  • Pedestrian
  • Personal Injury
  • Pharmacy Malpractice
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Safety
  • Slip and Fall
  • Social Security
  • Talcum Powder
  • Truck Accident
  • Uncategorized
  • Workers Compensation
  • Wrongful Death
Find Yourself a Passionate Lawyer Now!
  • Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Kinston Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Jacksonville Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Greenville Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Greensboro Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Winston Salem Personal Injury Lawyer
  • New Bern Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Durham Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Burlington Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Chapel Hill Personal Injury Lawyer

FAQs

What Type of Damages Can Be Recovered Following a Car Accident?

What Type of Damages Can Be Recovered Following a Car Accident?

What Types of On-The-Job Illnesses are Compensable?

What Types of On-The-Job Illnesses are Compensable?

What Types of Damages are Compensable in a Wrongful Death Claim?

What Types of Damages are Compensable in a Wrongful Death Claim?

FREE Case Evaluation

To contact us by e-mail, please complete and submit the form below. Your question will be answered within 24 hours.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get our latest news and updates delivered
directly to your inbox

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers

The Whitley Law Firm believes in giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

The Whitley Law Firm BBB Business Review

Important Links

  • About us
  • Testimonials
  • Case Results
  • Community Support
  • Car Accident Lawyers
  • Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
  • Free Case Evaluation

Areas Served

  • Raleigh
  • Greenville
  • Kinston
  • Jacksonville
  • New Bern
  • Winston-Salem
  • Durham
  • Burlington
  • Cary
  • Chapel Hill
  • Fayetteville
  • Greensboro
  • Rocky Mount
  • Southern Pines
  • Wake Forest
  • Wilson

Contact Info

1000 Social St. Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609
Get Directions
(800) 785-5000

© Copyright 2025 Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers.
All Rights Reserved.
Past results do not guarantee future success

  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Giveaway Terms
  • Sitemap
Hennessey-Digital-Badge