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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 United States alone, 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 bites and dog attacks.

Dog bites are very common, for both adults and children. They can have serious consequences, including permanent disfigurement, nerve and tissue damage and psychological trauma. In extreme cases, they may result in death. Of course, it is not possible to know in advance whether a dog will attack -- even the nicest, gentlest dogs have been known to bite.

Seattle Animal Control sees about 300 dog bites each year. 22% of those involve Pit Bulls.

If you or a family member has suffered due to a dog attack or 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.

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Contact us 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.

 

 

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Blog for Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

• Animal Attack on Port Angeles Boy Causes Dog Bite Injuries | King County Dog Bite and Animal Attack Lawyer
• National Dog Bite Prevention Week l Seattle Dog Attack Attorney
• Small Dog, Big Bite l Seattle Animal Attack Attorney
• 6-year-old Elma Boy Attacked by Pit Bull
• PRESS RELEASE: Dog Attack Victims Have A New Legal Resource
• Children and Dog Bite Claims l Seattle Dog Bite Attorney
• Washington State's Dog Bite Statute l Seattle Injury & Dog Bite Attorney
• Deputy shoots pit bull after it attacks 7-year-old girl
• On Pit Bull Awareness Day, Dog Bite Victims Group Releases Video of Attack Victims l Seattle Dog Bite Attorney
• Pit Bulls Bite Seattle
• Moses Lake boy recovering from pit bull attack
• Pit Bulls Maul SeaTac Woman
• Should Pit Bulls Be Banned in Seattle?
• DLG Settles Dog Bite Case for $80,000
• Washington Animal Attack News: Hoquiam man attacked by three dogs.
• Lakewood considers pit bull regulation

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Library for Dog Bites & Animal Attacks:

• When The Dog Bites - Book Order Form   
  Description: Get your FREE copy of 'When The Dog Bites'..the essential guide to dog bite cases in Washington State.
• Dog Bites A Particular Threat To Young Children, Especially As Temperatures Rise   
  Description: Young children are especially vulnerable to severe dog bites in the head and neck areas, and there is a correlation between cases of dog bites and rising temperatures, according to new research published in the March 2009 issu
• Fatal dog attacks   
  Description: This pie chart shows the number of fatal dog attacks from 1979 to 1998.
• Dog attacks on rise   
  Description: 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   
  Description: Seattle Animal Control sees about 300 dog bites each year. 22% of those involve Pit Bulls.
• Seattle girl hospitalized after pit-bull attack   
  Description: A West Seattle girl was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after being bitten by a pit bull.
• Pit bulls shot after attack in West Seattle   
  Description: A Seattle police officer shot two pit bulls in West Seattle, killing one and wounding the other after the dogs attacked a neighbor and became aggressive toward the officer.
• Seattle citizens to vote on ban of fighting dogs   
  Description: "Pit-bull paradoxes: Sweet or Savage" left out some very pertinent facts about pit bull attacks in Seattle.
• LAW: Chapter 16.08 RCW Dogs (formerly dangerous dogs)   
  Description: 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.
• REPORT: A community approach to dog bite prevention.   
  Description: AVMA Task Force on Canine Aggression and Human-Canine Interactions. A community approach to dog bite prevention.* JAVMA 2001; 218: 1732-1749. This 2001 report, intended for communities interested in developing a comprehensive bite prevention program, includes model legislation for the control of dangerous dogs.

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Frequent Questions for Dog Bites & Animal Attacks:

• 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?
  

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Case Results for Dog Bites & Animal Attacks:

• $165,000 for 5 yr-old Girl Bitten on Face and Scalp

Awarded: $165,000 Settlement

• $150,000 Settlement for 12 year old boy

Awarded: $150,000 Settlement

• $125,000 for Bite on Arms & Legs

Awarded: $125,000 Settlement

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Videos about Dog Bites & Animal Attacks:

• What should you do if you are attacked by a dog?

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Web Resources for Dog Bites & Animal Attacks:

• Washington State Dog Bite Law - Facebook

  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. 

• The Essential Guide To Dog Bite Cases 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.

• FREE BOOK: When The Dog Bites: The Essential Guide To Dog Bite Claims In Washington

  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.

• Dogbite Awareness - US Postal Service

  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.

• How To Care For Cat and Dog Bites

  Description: Here are some things you should do to take care of a wound caused by a cat or dog bite.

• Stay Dog Bite Free

  Description: Looking for information on preventing and avoiding 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.

• Dog Bite Law

  Description: A non-commercial website, updated daily, authored by the USA's leading legal expert in dog bite law.

• The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society

  Description: The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society was founded in 1967 by a group of determined women (private citizens) that recognized and wanted to care for lost, abandoned and stray animals in our community and provide them chance for new homes.

• DogGoneSafe

  Description: A non-profit organization dedicated to Dog Bite Prevention

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