According to the CDC 800,000 Americans have to get medical attention for dog bites annually; half of these are children. Of those, 386,000 require emergency room treatment and it is estimated about 16 die from their injuries. There are some basic rules that should be followed when dealing with dogs, but even when those are followed sometimes a dog gets aggressive. If you have been bitten or injured by a dog, that isn’t your own, the owner or landlord may be legally responsible for your injuries. The only way to know is to contact an attorney that has experience handling dog bite cases.