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Dog Bite & Dog Attack Attorneys

Seattle Dog Bite Lawyer, Lawsuits & Settlements in Washington State

       
  

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Phone: (206) 727-4000 Fax: (206) 727-4001
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Blog for Dog Bites

• Self-Proclaimed Dog Specialist Under Investigation for Dog Bite Attack
• Just Released: 2011 Dog Bite Statistics
• Dog Owners: Be Aware of Dog Bite Laws and Responsibility
• Theif Stole Christmas Presents from Home, Attacked by Dog
• Police Dog Escaped, Bit Teenager at High School
• Trespassing Man Attacked by Four Pitbulls in Backyard
• Dogs, Fireworks Don't Mix
• The Importance of Training Your Dog Not to Bite
• What Do I Do After a Dog Bite?
• What if my dog was hurt or killed by another dog or person?
• Dog Bites Most Common Among Animal Attacks
• 11-Month-Old Baby Attacked by Dog, Suffering From Serious Injuries
• Dog Bite Victim Seeks $5 Million in Lawsuit for Severe Injuries
• New Article: Improvement in Dog Bite Ordinance in Pennsylvania
• Mailman Sues After Dog Bite Attack, Suffering From Permanent Injuries
• Man Sues After Police Dog Attacks, Causing Permanent Sexual Dysfunctions
• 1-Year-Old Boy Receives Injuries After Rottweiler Bit Him
• Woman Seeks $3 Million in Damage After Being Attacked by Police Dog
• Man Loses Both Arms to Amputation After Pit Bull Attack
• Three Dogs Enter Man's Home and Attacked, Rushed to Hospital

Library for Dog Bites:

• City in Pennsylvania Works to Strengthen Animal Ordinance After Dog Bite Attacks   
  The city is working to improve animal safety after dog attacks this Summer. Dog bite attorney Chris Davis recently commented on Seattle's ordinance change too.
• Dog Bite Cases: Concerns about Insurance   
  A primary concern in dog bite cases is whether there is adequate insurance to pay for the victim’s damages, and what if they have no insurance at all.
• Provocation and Negligence in Dog Bite Case   
  9 year old girl who was bitten on the face by a German shepherd was seen as "provoking" the animal.
• Should your company participate in National Take Your Dog To Work Day?   
  If a company allows employees to bring dogs to work and one of those dogs attacks a customer or another employee the company and even the building be liable.
• Dos and Don'ts to Avoid Dog Bites   
  As this week's National Dog Bite Prevention Week comes to a close, the importance of raising awareness of how to prevent dog bites does not.
• Dog Breeds to Avoid with Children   
  If you want to adopt a dog but you have children there is always a concern about getting an animal that is too aggressive, and does not get along well with kids.
• Dog Bite Prevention powerpoint   
  Police training powerpoint for preventing dog bite injuries.
• Top 10 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds | Dog Attack Lawyer Seattle   
  Dogs have the potential to critically hurt others. But which dog breeds are the most dangerous?
• Keep Your Children Safe - Top Ten Most Dangerous Dog Breeds   
  Which dogs are most likely to play a role in a dangerous attack? Be aware to keep your children safe.
• Seattle Animal Control Ordinances   
  See Seattle's dog bite and animal control law.
• King County Washington Animal Control Regulations   
  Read the King County Washington Animal Control Regulations to learn about dog bite law in King county.
• Fatal dog attacks   
  This pie chart shows the number of fatal dog attacks from 1979 to 1998.
• Dog attacks on rise   
  Vicious dog attacks, including one that required a 6-year-old boy to be rushed to the hospital, are on the rise.
• Pit Bull That Attacked Seattle Girl Could Go Free   
  Seattle Animal Control sees about 300 dog bites each year. 22% of those involve Pit Bulls.
• Seattle girl hospitalized after pit-bull attack   
  A West Seattle girl was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after being bitten by a pit bull.
• LAW: Chapter 16.08 RCW Dogs (formerly dangerous dogs)   
  RCW Sections
  16.08.010 Liability for injury to stock by dogs.
  16.08.020 Dogs injuring stock may be killed.
  16.08.030 Marauding dog -- Duty of owner to kill.
  16.08.040 Dog bites -- Liability.
  16.08.050 Entrance on private property, when lawful.
  16.08.060 Provocation as a defense.
  16.08.070 Dangerous dogs and related definitions.
  16.08.080 Dangerous dogs -- Notice to owners -- Right of appeal -- Certificate of registration required -- Surety bond -- Liability insurance -- Restrictions.
  16.08.090 Dangerous dogs -- Requirements for restraint -- Potentially dangerous dogs -- Dogs not declared dangerous.
  16.08.100 Dangerous dogs -- Confiscation -- Conditions -- Duties of animal control authority -- Penalties and affirmative defenses for owners of dogs that attack -- Dog fights, penalty.
• NEWS: Dog Mauling Case Ends With Guilty Verdict   
  The Onalaska man who owns the property where a toddler was mauled by a pack of dogs last summer will face as much as a year in jail when he is sentenced next month.
• FACTS & FIGURES: The number of dog bite and dog attack victims   
  A survey by the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta ("CDC") concluded that dogs bite nearly 2% of the U.S. population -- more than 4.7 million people annually.
• FACTS & FIGURES: Fatal Dog Attacks in the USA   
  The yearly number of fatal dog attacks in the USA is variously reported as 12, 17 and 26. The different numbers result from different studies which took place.
• ARTICLE: Insurance industry targets mythical 'biting' breeds   
  If you own a dog, you could see your homeowners' insurance rates rise, or your insurance decline, based on the breed of dog you have.

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Frequent Questions for Dog Bites:

• I own multiple properties and recently a tennant's dog bit someone on my property. Am I liable for those injuries?
• If I'm bitten by a dog, who should I contact regarding the incident?
• If I'm bitten by a dog do I have the right to seek compensation for my injuries?
• What is leash law? Does it apply in Washington State?
• What is the most common dog bite?
• How can my family and I avoid being bitten?
• What's a dog owner to do?  How do I make sure my dog does not bite someone? 
  

• How many people die every year as a result of dog bites?

• Why do some dogs bite?
• Which dogs most commonly bite? Are some breeds more likely to bite than others?
• How can local laws prevent dog bites?

Videos about Dog Bites:

• FAQ: Why do some dogs bite?
• FAQ: Which dogs are more likely to bite or attack?
• FAQ: If I'm bitten by a dog in Washington state, who should I contact regarding the incident?
• FAQ: If I'm bitten by a dog in Washington, do I have the right to seek compensation?
• FAQ: How do I make sure my dog does not bite someone?
• INTERVIEW: Chris Davis Appears on KIRO7's 'Better Northwes't to Talk About His Book 'When The Dog Bites'
• TESTIMONIAL: Woman Bitten By Dog In The Shoulder - Dog Bite Victim
• INTERVEIW: Should WA State Outlaw Aggressive Dog Breeds and Outlaw Pit Bulls? KOMO4 News
• INTERVIEW: Woman Attacked By Pit Bull KOMO4 News
• INTERVIEW: Pit Bull Attack in Washington State KING5 News
• INTERVIEW: KOMO News Radio's John Carlson Interviews Chris Davis, Seattle Dog Bite Attorney
• INTERVIEW: Pit Bull Attacks Woman In The Face Q13 Fox News
• INTERVIEW: Dog Bite Kills A Washington State Man KOMO4 News

Web Resources for Dog Bites:

• National Dog Bite Prevention Week

  Description: The third full week of May is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the United States Postal Service, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are each working to educate Americans about dog bite prevention.

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