In protecting oneself, always remember that there's no such thing as a dog that doesn't bite. In fact, statistics show that most cases of dog bite injuries are from those that are considered as pets.

So to protect yourself and your family from getting bitten, here is some information you need to know that may be helpful:

Basic Steps to Safety •DO NOT approach a dog, especially when you are not familiar with animal. Even when you know dog, ask owner's permission before you try to touch or pet it. When you have owner's permission, extend back of your hand and allow dog to sniff you before you try to touch or pet it. Rule of thumb: EXTEND THE BACK OF YOUR HAND. NOT YOUR FINGERS. •DO NOT try to touch dog when it's eating. •DO NOT touch or pet a resting or sleeping dog. Always remember that dogs should always be aware of your approach. •DO NOT approach a mother dog that has puppies, particularly if mother is nursing. •DO NOT stare a dog in eyes, especially if dog is strange or seem threatening. If you have information or you suspect that dog is abused or neglected, take extra care in approaching it. Consider that dog may be dangerous. •DO NOT get dog very excited or engage it in excessive rough play. The dog's instincts may overpower its self-control. •DO NOT let a dog feel cornered. Exercise extra care in small or enclosed areas. Dogs feel trapped when in a place too small for them to find an exit. •DO NOT leave your baby or toddler with a dog. It doesn't matter that dog is a pet. Some experts say that no child under age of ten should be left alone with a dog. You never know when or what might trigger dog's reaction to your child. •DO NOT back away from a strange dog. It may think that you're playing with it.

Children Should Always be Protected Aside from not leaving your children with dogs, it is important to teach them on how to behave when in company of dogs. Parents and guardians should also provide appropriate supervision for young children when dogs are present.

Every year, rates are increasing. More and more, people are getting injured, if not killed, from automobile accidents.

Unfortunately, most of us will experience this type of accident at some time. That's why it is important for us to know certain things that will provide significant assistance when we are in a car accident.

Remain at scene of accident. If you are in an auto accident involving injury, or substantial damage to property, stay at scene of accident until police arrive and tell you that you can leave. There are laws requiring people involved to stay put and wait for police to arrive and investigate. Leaving scene of accident can get your license revoked, or worse, your behavior can result to criminal charges.

Protect injured. If you are trained in providing first aid, administer if somebody is injured. However, it is important to remember never to move an injured person. Moving him/her may result to further damage. Ask for somebody to contact police and report incident. The person to contact police should inform that people are injured, and if possible, number of persons injured so that there will be enough emergency personnel to respond to accident. If accident occurred on roadway, turn on your flashers, or use flares to warn approaching traffic of accident.

Get information. In any accident, it is important to get information that you will use later on, especially during your insurance claim. The following are information you should know: