Pit bulls and other vicious dogs in Wichita and across Kansas cause horrible injuries and scarring to people who are attacked by these vicious animals. Unfortunately for children, most of the time, the vicious dogs attack children who want to pet a dog. Negligent dog owners do not keep their vicious dogs leashed and contained inside homes or in houses with protective fences that cannot be jumped.

Our team of Wichita dog bite attorneys has helped dog bite victims in Kansas since 1983. Over the years we have seen pit bulls and other vicious dogs rip people and children to shreds, sometimes biting their scalp or skin on their back off. The owners of Pit Bulls and other vicious dogs must be held accountable for allowing their dangerous animals to attack human beings.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA) and the Centers for disease Control (CDC) there are more than 4.5 million dog bite attacks every year in the United States. At least 800,000 people or children are bitten by vicious dogs and are seen by doctors and hospitals each year. At least half are children.

Pit bulls have a complex history. These animals, also known as American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, or Staffordshire Bull Terrier, were initially bred in the United Kingdom for the gruesome sport of bullbaiting and dog fighting. The unfortunate association of pit bulls with illegal activities, such as narcotics trafficking, contributes to their notoriety as dangerous animals.

Bull Attorneys are experienced dog bite attorneys and concentrate their law practice in helping bite victims attacked by Pit Bulls and other really dangerous dogs like Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Bull Mastiff dogs. Our pit bull attorneys have been handling dog bite cases since 1983. We always offer a free consultation 24/7. We get really great results and in most cases we would get the dog owner's homeowner's insurance to pay in their full policy limits if the dog caused really serious injuries.

Our team of Wichita dog bite attorneys help injury victims recover money for pain and suffering, mental anguish, permanent scarring and disfigurement, medical bills, money for future scar revision surgery and other financial losses.

The United States Postal Service teaches mail carriers in Wichita and across Kansas how to avoid dog attacks and mail carriers learn to avoid houses in Wichita in certain areas of the city where residents keep Pit Bulls, Dobermans, and German Shepherds for protection of their property. This is because more than 5,300 mail carriers were attacked by dogs in 2022.

Parents with small children need to understand that they have to teach their children not to pet a strange dog. They make look friendly, but they can rip a child's face off in a second.

It is not just Pit Bulls that you should fear, there are many other breeds of dogs that are just as vicious. However, pit bulls cause almost 65% of all deaths caused by dog bites in the U.S.

The dogs most likely to bite are:

• Pit Bulls
• Bull Mastiff
• Rottweilers
• Wolf hybrids
• Malamutes
• German Shepherds
• Boxers
• Siberian Husky
• Chow Chow

Dog bites pose a serious health risk to our communities and society, especially in Wichita and across Western Kansas. At least half of those bitten are children. Here are more dog bite facts:

• Almost 1 in 5 people bitten by dogs require medical attention.
• Children are the most common victims of dog bites and are far more likely to be severely injured.
• Most dog bites affecting young children occur during everyday activities and while interacting with familiar dogs.
• Dog bites are so serious that they cause about 4% of all patients going to emergency rooms.
• At least 800,000 people attacked by vicious dogs receive medical attention each year.
• At least 30,000 plastic surgeries are performed each year to reconstruct the skin injuries caused by dog bites.

Because Pit Bulls and other vicious dogs carry bacteria in their mouth, if you or your child have been bitten by a vicious dog, you need to seek emergency medical treatment at once to help minimize infection and scarring.

There is presently an increasing number of dog bites occurring in Wichita, across Kansas and the entire United States. Many victims actually die from dog attacks.

The top ten dog bite facts and statistics for parents to be aware of are:

• Sixty-five percent of deaths from dog bites are caused by dangerous pit bulls.
• Most dog bites are from unneutered male dogs because of higher testosterone.
• The chance of dying from a dog bite is 1 in 112,000.
• Annually, the Canine Journal reports there are close to 4.5 million dog bites in the U.S.
• Over 800,000 adults and children are treated medically each year for dog bites according to the CDC.
• Half of humans that are bitten each year are children who cannot protect themselves.
• When you add Rottweilers to Pit Bulls, they cause 77 percent of all dog bites across the U.S.
• While pit bulls have a strong bite at 241 pounds per square inch (PSI), Bull Mastiffs are worse with a PSI of 561 and Rottweilers are in between at 328 PSI.
• More than ninety million households own a dog according to the Washington Post and AVMA.
• According to the United States Postal Union (UPU) there were 5803 postal employees attacked by dog while delivering mail in 2019.

Dog bites in Wichita, Garden City, Kansas or anywhere in the State of Kansas are subject to the one bite rule. This old law says a dog gets one free bite before the owner can be sued. Many dog bite lawyers reject dog bite cases because of their misunderstanding of the law. The dog bite attorneys at Bull Attorneys know that all you must prove to win is show the dog had prior vicious characteristics. The one bite rule does not stop a dog attack injury victim from getting money for injuries.

How do you prove the dog has prior vicious characteristics?

• We use investigators to interview witnesses, review surveillance videos of neighbors.
• We get reports from the City and Post Office about how often the dog scares people.
• We find prior reports to Wichita Animal Control about the dog.
• We prove through witnesses that the dog has barked at, chased humans, or otherwise find evidence to prove the dog has dangerous characteristics.
• We take statements or depositions of the dog owner to prove they knew their dog was risky to humans.
• We prove that the owner failed to properly lock or secure their fence or containment system.

We know how bad the injuries from a Pit Bull or Rottweiler dog bite can be. We have helped hundreds of dog bite victims. We can win most dog bite cases as long as the homeowner has liability insurance.

When proving negligence and fault of the dog owner for a dog bite in Wichita or anywhere in Kansas, it is very important to determine who is at fault. It could be the dog owner, it could be a landlord allowing a rental unit to a tenant with a vicious attack dog. It might be the manager of a mobile home park who has allowed a resident to keep a vicious dog at the facility.

A great dog bite attorney will look at the case and figure out who is at fault. They will ask the insurance company of the dog owner to pay for the damages.

A great dog bite attorney will usually claim the dog owner failed to protect humans and children by some or all of the following negligent acts or omissions:

• Did not keeping the pit bull or other vicious dog secured or leashed.
• Did not warn neighbors and other people with signs that they own a vicious dog.
• Did not use a muzzle on their dog after it has attacked a human or another dog or animal.
• Using a leash longer than four feet allows the vicious dog to run and attack.
• Failing to properly register their dog and give it rabies shots and a license.
• Did not build a fence that is high enough to contain a vicious dog.
• Did not train the dog with proper commands for safety.

When the dog owner or landlord is reckless then we can increase your money settlement by bringing a claim for punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded in Kansas in order to punish a reckless person or business and to deter other people and businesses from similar reckless conduct. In Kansas, the judge usually awards the number of punitive damages after a jury finds someone acted in an intentional, wanton, or fraudulent manner.

At Bull Attorneys, we believe everyone should understand these legal matters. Our dog bite attorneys are here to help 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Call us anytime day or night.