About The Dog Bite Victim Log

The Dog Bite Victim Log is the editorial section of Dog Bite Law. The blog provides news about recent dog bites, the current status of legislation pertaining to dog bite law, and opinions by its author, Attorney Kenneth Phillips, regarding dog bite law.

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About the Author, Attorney Kenneth Phillips

The author of The Dog Bite Victim Log is Attorney Kenneth Phillips, nationally recognized as the leading authority in dog bite law. Mr. Phillips' entire law practice is devoted exclusively to representing dog bite victims throughout the United States. Additionally, he frequently appears in the news, teaches seminars, and writes books and articles about dog bite law. To learn more about him, see Meet Kenneth Phillips.

About Dog Bites

In the United States, there are almost 5 million dog bite victims annually -- about 2% of the entire population. 800,000 need medical attention. 1,000 per day need treatment in hospital emergency rooms. Between 15 and 20 die per year, but there were 28 deaths in 2005. Most of the victims who receive medical attention are children, half of whom are bitten in the face. Dog bite losses exceed $1 billion per year, with over $300 million paid by homeowners insurance.

To learn more about dog bites, see Statistics. To find out how to end the dog bite epidemic, see Prevention.