Dog bites can cause disabling injuries, significant emotional trauma, and often require expensive medical care and long-term therapies. Victims frequently have long recovery periods or may not be able to return to work at all. You can recover compensation for your damages with the help of a Seattle injury lawyer if you have been injured or lost a loved one due to a dog bite.
Revised Code of Washington §16.08.040 makes it very clear that the owner of any dog that bites a person in or on a public place or lawfully in or on a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, shall be liable for damages. This liability is regardless of whether the dog has bitten anyone before or whether the owner knew of the dog’s viciousness.
Our Seattle dog bite lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience protecting the rights of injury victims and recovering maximum compensation. We want to do the same for you.
Call us today at (800) 928-5486 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your Seattle dog bite claim.
Why Choose Seattle Injury Law?
Dog attacks are frightening and can cause catastrophic injuries. Nearly one hundred people die every year from dog attacks, and many more are injured. If you or a loved one has been attacked and bitten by a dog, Seattle Injury Law can help you get justice. So, why choose us?
- We have protected the rights of Seattle injury victims and their families for over twenty years.
- We have a proven record of recovering the maximum possible compensation, having recovered over $300 million for our clients.
- Our compassionate Seattle dog bite attorneys treat every client with dignity and respect and are dedicated to helping them move forward after a tragic event.
- We pay all costs of pursuing your Seattle dog bite claim upfront, and you pay nothing until we recover your compensation.
Common Injuries In Seattle Dog Bites
Dogs usually bite a person’s head, neck, legs, or hands. Some of the most common dog bite wounds include:
- Bites to the face that can cause damage to the mouth, nose, eyes, and ears, including injuries that require corrective surgeries, and result in permanent scarring and disfigurement.
- Leg bites that damage muscles and tendons, resulting in mobility issues.
- Bites to the neck that can cause damage to major blood vessels and nerves, and can cause structural damage to the trachea and esophagus.
- Hand wounds often result in permanent nerve, muscle, bone, and skin damage.
- Other body parts that are vulnerable to nerve and muscle damage from the lacerations of a dog bite.
You deserve compensation for all injuries caused by a dog bite. Our Seattle dog bite lawyers will help ensure that all of your damages are accurately identified and valued to maximize your compensation.
Potential Complications of Seattle Dog Bites
Approximately twenty percent of dog bites will cause an infection in the victim’s body. The infections are usually due to the heavy amount of bacteria in the dog’s mouth that can be pushed deep into the bite wound.
If not treated quickly and appropriately, these infections can enter the bloodstream and be fatal.
Symptoms of infection in a dog bite wound may include:
- Fever
- Swelling and redness around the wound
- Any type of discharge from the wound
- Red streaks coming from the wound area
- Swollen lymph nodes in any area of the body
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Numbness or lack of feeling in the wound area
Other potentially deadly complications from dog bites include rabies and tetanus. Rabies can be fatal if not treated immediately. You must determine whether the dog that bit you had up-to-date vaccines, and advise your doctor.
Tetanus is an illness caused by bacteria that enter your body through an open wound. If you have not had a recent tetanus shot, your medical provider may advise that you receive one after a dog bite.
Potential Compensation in Seattle Dog Bite Claims
In a successful Seattle dog bite claim, you may be able to recover economic damages such as your lost wages, loss of future income, current and future medical expenses and therapies, and other costs incurred because of the dog attack and your resulting injuries.
With the help of a Seattle dog bite lawyer, you may also recover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, permanent disability, scarring and disfigurement, and other intangible damages caused by the dog bite.
How a Seattle Dog Bite Attorney Can Help You
You should consult a Seattle dog bite attorney promptly. An experienced dog bite attorney can advise you of your options, investigate the facts of your case, gather essential evidence to prove your claim, and help ensure your damages are included and accurately valued so you know what a fair settlement of your claim is.
Your attorney can help reach a fair settlement as quickly as possible. If a fair settlement is not reached, they can take your case to trial to recover the compensation you deserve.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Seattle Dog Bite Attorneys
If you have been injured or someone you love was fatally injured in a dog attack, you need the help of an experienced Seattle dog bite attorney. At Seattle Injury Law, our dog bite attorneys have the experience, skills, and resources to help you recover maximum compensation for your injuries. Call (800) 928-5486 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your Seattle dog bite claim.