Dog Bite Lawyer

Handling Injury Cases in Kirkland, Everett, Seattle, Bellevue, & the Greater Washington Area

Animals can be unpredictable, and even the most docile dog can act out if it feels threatened, frightened, or startled. If you or your child was attacked or bitten by a dog, you have every right to seek compensation for the resulting damage. Dog bite injuries can cause substantial tissue damage, and in more severe cases a vicious attack could result in loss of limb, brain damage, or physical disfigurement. Even minor bites can easily become infected, especially if the dog was not vaccinated.

In order to protect yourself after an animal attack, you need to take immediate action and speak with our experienced attorney at Lindquist & Kornfeld.

Paying for medical treatment after an animal attack can be expensive, especially if you require surgery, medication, or other types of ongoing care. Even if you think the dog owner wouldn’t be able to pay for your bills, remember that it isn’t usually the owner who pays for these expenses, but their insurance company. On top of everything else you’re dealing with, you do not need the added stress of pricey medical bills. To obtain the compensation you need and deserve, contact a lawyer to discover your legal options.

Call (425) 657-5255 to speak with our experienced lawyer about your dog attack.

Children & Dog Bites: The Facts

Every day, over 1,000 people across the U.S. seek emergency medical care to treat dog bites. Nearly one million dog attacks are reported to veterinarians and animal control offices each year, and up to one million more slip by unreported.

Unsurprisingly, young children are the most common victims of dog bite attacks. Out of all reported dog bite incidents, 60% of those affect children. Of these, over 70% of the attacks injure a child’s face, often inflicting devastating and permanent damage. Children are also the most likely to be maimed or killed in dog attacks.

What are Washington State’s Laws on Dog Bites?

In the State of Washington, the law holds dog owners strictly liable for any injuries their dogs cause. In some states, the owner must know that a dog is aggressive to be liable for their animal’s subsequent attack, but Washington holds no such expectation. If you own a dog, you are fully responsible for their actions, even if your animal has no prior history of aggressive behavior.