IS A DOG REALLY MAN’S BEST FRIEND?
March 11th, 2008 by HinchliffesThe NHS has identified another drain on resources caused by a 43% rise in the number of people being treated for dog bites.
According to NHS statistics numbers have risen to almost 3,800 victims a year. Dog bites are usually suffered by children; however there has been a 58% rise in attacks on adults, compared with only a 20% rise in attacks on children. There are also regional variations and London comes out worst with a 119% increase in hospital admissions for dog attacks on those under 18 years of age.
Personal injury claim solicitors have also noticed a rise in victims of such attacks seeking legal advice about possible injury compensation. Enquiries come not only from the general public, but also from specific work groups, in particular those in the postal industry.
