The most effective dangerous dog laws are those that place the legal responsibility for a dog's actions on the owner rather than on the dog. The best laws hold the owner accountable for the bite victim's pain and suffering, and mandate certain corrective actions such as spay/neuter and proper confinement of the dog. For more information on legislation that will effectively reduce dog bites in your community, contact The HSUS. For guidance on developing a dog bite prevention plan in your community, read the American Veterinary Medical Association's A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention.

Free Books

Free Books

Super Lawyers
Seriously Outstanding
only 5% selected each year

Answers To Your Legal Questions

 


Q: How can local laws prevent dog bites?

A: The most effective dangerous dog laws are those that place the legal responsibility for a dog's actions on the owner rather than on the dog. The best laws hold the owner accountable for the bite victim's pain and suffering, and mandate certain corrective actions such as spay/neuter and proper confinement of the dog. For more information on legislation that will effectively reduce dog bites in your community, contact The HSUS. For guidance on developing a dog bite prevention plan in your community, read the American Veterinary Medical Association's A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention.


Bookmark and Share

Get Help Now

Contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation about your personal injury legal needs.

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Tell us more:


Seattle - Headquarters
2101 Fourth Avenue
Suite 630
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Fax: (206) 727-4001
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident
Get Directions

Bellevue Office
NE 8th Street
Bellevue WA 98004
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident

(By Appointment Only)

Get Directions

Mercer Island Office
80th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206-727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident

(By Appointment Only)

Get Directions

Renton Office
S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident

(By Appointment Only)

Get Directions

Your information is confidential and is not used or sold for marketing purposes. We accept no duty and no representation without a written contract setting forth terms of representation.

Offices

Seattle - Headquarters
2101 Fourth Avenue
Suite 630
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Fax: (206) 727-4001
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident

Bellevue Office
NE 8th Street
Bellevue WA 98004
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident

(By Appointment Only)

Mercer Island Office
80th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206-727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident

(By Appointment Only)

Renton Office
S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident

(By Appointment Only)