Salt Lake City Dog Bite Accident Attorney | Free Utah Dog Bite Book
Date: September 23, 2009
Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT
Type: Utah dog bite, Dog bite lawyer Salt Lake City, Utah
A mail carrier was viciously attacked by a pit bull this past week in a Utah dog bite case. According to ABC 4 News, Norm Frye was on his daily mail route on Wednesday when a pit bull suddenly sprang on him. The dog went for his leg, biting into his thigh and shin. The force of the attack knocked Frye to the ground, causing him to drop his pepper spray. Fortunately, Frye’s supervisor was accompanying him on his route. He picked up the bottle and sprayed it at the dog, causing the animal to retreat. This was the second time the pit bull had attacked someone, and animal services put it to sleep. Frye expressed his gratitude for his supervisor’s quick thinking, noting that he potentially saved his life.
Did you know that 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 800,000 of these attacks necessitate medical treatment. Furthermore, children are victims in nearly half of all dog bites and attacks. Because of their short stature, children’s faces and necks are within easy biting range, resulting in a high rate of facial disfigurement and severe injuries among dog bite accidents involving children. For more information on dog bite statistics, victim resources, and tips on how to avoid bites, visit the Christensen Law Firm’s online dog bite accidents library.
Dog bites and attacks can leave the victim in serious pain and with highly debilitating injuries. Working with the insurance company to recover damages is a difficult process, and can add stress to an already burdensome recovery. This is why Kenneth Christensen, founder of the Christensen Law Firm, wrote “The Utah Dog Bite and Attack Handbook.” This book breaks down complicated legal and insurance jargon into plain English, providing readers with important information that will help them through their Utah dog bite case. In the book, Mr. Christensen discusses common mistakes dog bite victims make that can hurt their claims, analyzes Utah dog bite laws, and provides helpful resources for parents whose children have been attacked. As a public service, Mr. Christensen is offering this book to Utah residents free of charge. To request your free copy, call us at 801.506.0800 or visit the Christensen Law Firm’s website.
