Dog Bite Injuries: Frequently Asked Questions

“How many people die every year as a result of dog bites?”

Answer.
Ten to 20 people die every year as a result of dog bites in
the U.S. By far, the majority of the victims are children.
In a three-year period between 1999 and 2001, 33 people
died after being bitten by a dog. A vast majority of these
victims (24 of 33) were under 12 years of age. Read more »