In addition, dogs may confuse children's movements and behavior and mistake them for prey. It is better to take precautionary measures now than be sorry later on. Below are a few instructions that parents should teach their children:

Not every dog that wags its tail is friendly. Do not approach or play with a dog unless an adult is present. Do not approach a stray dog, or a dog you do not know. Get permission first from dog's owner before approaching it. When you approach a dog, be sure that owner is present. Remain calm and still when a dog approaches you. Do not tease dogs, or make loud noises around a dog. Avoid staring into a dog's eyes. Do not try to help an injured dog. Get a grown-up to help you. Don't put your hand between two dogs. If dog is behind a fence, do not reach through fence. Keep your face away from dogs. If you got scared by a dog, do not run away, scream or shout. If a dog knocks you over, stay on ground. Stay completely still. Protect your head, face, neck and arms. Tell a grown-up right away. If a dog bites, try to give something else for dog to bite or chew. Give your backpack or jacket. Protect your head and face. As always, tell a grown-up right away.

Special Circumstances Have you noticed that paperboy riding a bike is always attacked by dogs in your neighborhood? There are special cases when dogs readily attack people. Rapid movement attracts a dog's attention that's why it is best to take caution when engaged in certain activities.

Riding a bicycle, jogging, running and rollerblading are some of activities that regularly get dogs excited. People who engage in these activities are at risk of being bitten. You should always try to keep a safe distance from dogs, including those that are on leashes.

When in a bicycle, not only do you have risk of getting bitten, you also may be injured if you hit a dog as it runs in front of you. So if you know that you're approaching a place where there are dogs around, it is best to steer away or keep a good distance between yourself and any dogs.

If you are approached by an unrestrained dog when you're jogging, running or rollerblading, do not try to outrun it--- it is probably faster than you. Just stay still until it losses interest in you.

Never admit liability. Even if you believe you are at fault, do not admit liability. There may be other factors which you don't know that may turn fault to other driver. Do not make statements, on print or tape, to anybody at accident scene, except for police. Nevertheless, when speaking to police, tell them only facts of what happened. Let them make their own conclusion from facts.

Seek medical care. See a doctor. This is to eliminate probability of inability to obtain "no fault" benefits for your injuries. There are statutes in every state pertaining to what insurance can cover. If you do not see a doctor, you might find later on that insurance company or other driver involved in accident argue that your injuries were not related to accident. In addition, "adrenaline rush" from accident can mask symptoms, which a physical examination can otherwise reveal.

Tell doctor your symptoms--- any loss of memory, headache, blood or fluid in ear, dizziness, disorientation, ringing in ears, nausea, confusion, or any other unusual physical or mental feeling.

It is best to be safe. Report your symptoms so that a medical expert can rule out possibility of a much greater damage.

Dealing with automobile accidents can be overwhelming, especially of you are not aware of ins and outs of legalities regarding this problem. So if you or a family member is a victim or have suffered from an automobile accident, it is better to have a reliable and competent lawyer to assist you in your claims. The lawyer will provide you opportunity for a fair outcome, as well as recover damages that you deserve.