Facts About Rabies and Dog Bites

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Rabies is a virus that causes inflammation of the brain in warm-blooded animals. It is spread by animal-to-animal contact, most commonly through bites, but there are other forms of transmission as well. Rabies is extremely serious in humans, causing severe brain damage or death if if it is not immediately treated. According to recent studies, dog bites are one of the most common forms of transmission of the rabies virus to humans. These rabid dogs are typically undomesticated and have not received any vaccinations from a veterinarian. However, sometimes negligent dog owners may have pets with the disease and, if you are bitten by one of these animals, you may be able to bring those reckless parties to court for possible financial compensation to pay for any damages you experienced as a result of the bite. If you were bit by a rabid dog and believe another party is to blame, contact an experienced attorney right away to begin pursuing legal action. Symptoms of rabies are as followed:
* Flu-like symptoms
* Anxiety
* Insomnia
* Paralysis
* Confusion
* Agitation
* Paranoia
* Terror
* Hallucinations
* Delirium

Death frequently occurs following a bite from a rabid dog. Depending on the individual case, this can take from two to ten days. The few humans that have survived the infection sustain severe brain damage, making it impossible for them to return to their normal lives. Children are especially at risk for dog bites as the United States Humane Society reports that about 5 million Americans are bitten by a dog every year, and 60 percent of those individuals are children. If your child has been bitten by a dog, it is always best to err on the side of caution and bring him or her to a doctor right away. To learn more about rabies and dog bites, visit the web site of the Phoenix personal injury attorneys of Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally, P.L.C. today.

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Source by James Witherspoon