Protecting Your Child After a Traumatic Dog Attack What happens when a dog bites a child can depend on the severity of the injury, the dog’s vaccination status, and the circumstances of the attack. In Illinois, parents should prioritize medical care, report the bite, document what happened, and preserve information about the dog and its…
Continue reading ›Knowing how to prevent dog bites in children starts with teaching kids to respect a dog’s space, recognize warning signs, and interact calmly with both familiar and unfamiliar dogs. Active supervision is also important, even around a gentle family pet. These basic dog bite safety practices for kids can help reduce the risk of injuries…
Continue reading ›Children can be more vulnerable to dog bites because of their size, limited ability to recognize warning signs, and unpredictable movements around dogs. A serious child dog bite can cause injuries to the face, head, neck, or other areas. In Illinois, parents may also have legal options when a dog injures a child. Why Are…
Continue reading ›Last updated: September 24, 2026 Written by the Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC Team | Reviewed by Jonathan Rosenfeld, How many children are bitten by dogs each year? About 4.5 million Americans are bitten annually, and at least half are children, according to AVMA estimates based on 2001–2003 survey data. That means more than 2 million…
Continue reading ›Understanding the Invisible Wounds of a Dog Attack At Dog Bite Injury Lawyer, we know dog bite PTSD in children is a devastating but often overlooked consequence of a dog attack. Even after medical care for facial wounds and other severe injuries, young victims may develop post-traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, and lasting psychological trauma.…
Continue reading ›A Leading Cause of Visits to Pediatric Emergency Departments Pediatric dog bite injuries are a major concern for the nation’s youngest civilians. In the United States, children represent roughly 36% of all fatalities caused by dog attacks between 2015 and 2019 (age nine and under). Additionally, children under the age of 2 accounted for 26%…
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