Dog owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs. When a dog owner fails to control his or her dog, significant injuries may occur. Unfortunately, many times, these injuries are inflicted to small children who are unable to defend themselves. Additionally, these types of injures often cause scarring or future fear of dogs that may require extensive medical treatment. Moreover, in many instances, an extensive investigation is required to determine if the dog owner was in fact negligent. Thus, it is very important to contact a dog bite attorney as soon as possible.