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Unfortunately, Dog bites are very common and can have serious consequences, including permanent disfigurement, nerve and tissue damage and psychological trauma. In extreme cases, dog attacks may result in death. If you or a family member has suffered due to a dog bite, the Davis Law Group can help you. Having experience with this type of claim, we have the skill and experience necessary to represent you. Call 206-727-4000. |
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Dog Bite Law, Ordinances and Regulations
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Dog Bite Statistics
According to the Insurance Information Institute dog bites cost American home insurers 6.4 percent more in 2009 than in the previous year, with the average claim exceeding $24,000 for the third straight year. The injuries cost $412 million in 2009, compared with $387.2 million a year earlier, the fifth straight increase. The number of claims increased 4.8 percent to 16,586.
Nearly 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year and 50% of dog bite fatalities are children under 10 years old. These dog bites range from minor injuries to serious dog maulings, resulting in bodily injury and even death.
In the US, approximately 100 children are bitten by dogs every day and approximately 92 of these children will need medical attention. Statistically 15 to 20 people are killed in vicious fatal dog attacks every year. One third of all injury claims against homeowner liability policies are related to dog attacks.
Seattle Animal Control sees about 300 dog bites each year. 22% of those involve Pit Bulls.

Call 206-727-4000 now for a FREE conversation about your dog bite case. There is no obligation to hire a lawyer. We are usually retained on a contingency fee basis. There is no fee until our dog bite attorneys successfully recover fair compensation for you.
We can help whether you live in Auburn, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bremerton, Cascade, Edmonds, Everett, Federal Way, Kennewick, Kent, Kirkland, Lakewood, Longview, Olympia, Redmond, Renton, Richland, Seattle, Shoreline, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Yakima or the greater Seattle area. Having substantial experience with serious dog bite claims and often trying these kinds of cases in court, the Davis Law Group has the skill and expertise necessary to help you.
Description: According to the Insurance Information Institute dog bites cost insurance companies 6.4 percent more in 2009 than in the previous year, with the average claim exceeding $24,000 for the third straight year. The injuries from dog bites cost $412 million in 2009, compared with $387.2 million a year earlier, the fifth straight increase. The number of dog attack claims increased 4.8 percent to 16,586.
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Description: Keep up to date and informed on the latest Seattle Animal Control ordinances and legislation.
Description: Nearly 4.7 million people sustain a dog bite injury each year, with 800,000 needing serious medical attention. Find out what steps you can take to prevent dog bites.
Description: What are the top 10 most dangerous dog breeds?
Description: A pit bull attacked a woman and her dog Wednesday night as they were walking on Chief Sealth Trail.
Description: Davis Law Group found and principle attorney Chris Davis recently appeared on Kiro 7's Better Northwest. In this segment, Davis discusses dog bite injuries, which as summer time approaches and more people are out with their pets, will continue to increase
Description: Police with the Quinault Indian Nation euthanized three mixed breed dogs after they attacked a 59-year-old man Wednesday.
Description: If you haven't already heard, throughout this week, May 16- 22, National Dog Bite Prevention Week has been taking pace and thus far it has been a hit.
Description: On a normal day, two pit bulls known as King and Lola are two of the nicest dogs that you can come into contact with. Unfortunately, they do not have much longer to enjoy their lives because they are scheduled to be euthanized.
Description: Dog bite injuries are common in the summer time. The physical injuries can be debilitating, but the emotional damage can be even worse.
Description: Postal Service workers want to put an end to dog bite injuries, both for their own well being and for the well being of others.
Description: National Bite Prevention Week is sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association in conjunction with The Humane Society of the United States.
Description: According to Dr. Alison Tothy, chairwoman of the committee on injury and poison prevention of the American Academy of Pediatrics Illinois chapter, half of all children in the US will be bitten by a dog by the time they are high school seniors.
Description: Two robbery suspects received dog bit injuries from a Seattle police dog Thursday morning after police responded to calls of a man yelling for help in the first hill neighborhood of Seattle.
Description: The New Orleans City Council has passed an ordinance requiring the owners of dogs that are not spayed or neutered to obtain a permit to keep the dog over 6 months.
Description: Early Thursday morning, two men and a juvenile were arrested on suspicion of robbing a man. What made this arrest different is that it was assisted by a K9.
Description: Most dog owners are conscious of others around them and understand that putting their dog in situations where they may feel uncomfortable or threatened it not only compromising for the dog, but also others who, for whatever reason, the dog may attack. However, there are also many owners who fail to do so. Those who fail to do so put others at risk.
Description: A Thirteen year old boy was bitten by a pit bull while walking to his bus stop at 7:30 AM on April 16, 2010.
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Description: The majority of canine companions deserve the reputation of “man’s best friend.” Yet, in the United States, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, more than 4.7 million dog bites occur annually, with approximately 60 percent of the victims being children.
Description: The New Orleans City Council has passed an ordinance requiring the owners of dogs that are not spayed or neutered to obtain a permit to keep the dog over 6 months.
Description: Ways to handle a Dog Bite, When to call a Doctor and the steps the Doctor may take, and Ways to prevent Dog Bites.
Description: A ten year girl who was seriously bitten by a dog outside her home was offered little more than an apology from the dog's owner. Authorities say that an apology is not good enough.
Description: Want to learn about Washington State Dog Bite Law while haning out on Facebook? Visit our Washington State Dog Bite Law fan page and learn more about When The Dog Bites: The Essential Guide to Dog Bite Claims In Washington State.
Description: Get the facts about Washington State dog bite law; understand the legal and settlement process for animal attack cases; get tips on dealing with insurance companies; develop insight into how to determine the value of a dog bite claim; get answers to common questions and legal issues that are often present in animal attack cases.
Description: In 'When The Dog Bites: The Essential Guide To Dog Bite Claims In Washington' Seattle Attorney Chris Davis explores the legal rights of dog bite victims; outlines the legal and settlement process for dog bite claims; gives tips on dealing with insurance companies; answers common questions asked by dog owners and bite victims; and address legal issues that are often present in animal attack cases. Davis also shares both national an local facts and figures for various dog breeds and types of dog bite cases.
Description: Every spring the U.S. Postal Service calls attention to what continues to be one of the nation's most commonly reported public health problems: dog bites.
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