Emily A. Gardner, Attorney
Clay Chapman Crumpton Iwamura & Pulice
Topa Financial Center, 700 Bishop Street, Suite 2100, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 535-8462 :: Fax: (808) 535-8444
E-mail: egardner@paclawteam.com
www.animallawhawaii.com

An Attorney Devoted to Animal Law

:: What is Animal Law?
:: When Should You Call an Animal Law Attorney?
:: Why Should You Call Attorney Emily A. Gardner?
:: Additional Information
:: Estate Planning for Pets

Environmental Consulting Services

:: Services Offered
:: Examples of Work

In the News

:: Ilio Magazine columns by Emily Gardner
:: New Breed of Lawyer Gives Every Dog his Day in Court
:: Hawaii's New Pet Trust Law
:: Grieving owners call lawyers
:: Woof Woof Your Honor
:: Dog Bite Statistics

Contact Emily Gardner

Clay Chapman Crumpton Iwamura & Pulice
Topa Financial Center
700 Bishop St., Suite 2100
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808) 535-8462
Fax: (808) 535-8444
E-mail: egardner@paclawteam.com

Dog Bite Statistics

Each year, dog bites are responsible for:

4.7 million injuries

More than 750,000 injuries requiring medical attention

Nearly 334,000 emergency room visits (914 people a day)
Source: Journal of the American Medical Association

Number of dog bite fatalities (1979-1996): 304

States with the highest number of fatal dog attacks (1979-1996):

California = 30

Texas = 26

Alaska = 18

Florida = 14

Georgia = 13

Michigan = 13

Tennessee = 12

New York = 12

Pennsylvania = 10

Washington (state) = 8

These five breeds were responsible for two-thirds of all fatal dog attacks during the years 1979-1996:

Pit Bull = 60

Rottweiler = 29

German Shepherd = 19

Husky = 14

Alaskan Malamute = 12
Source: The Humane Society of the United States

Information on how to stay dog bite free from The Humane Society of the United States

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