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Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

• Should your company participate in National Take Your Dog To Work Day?
• Dos and Don'ts to Avoid Dog Bites
• Dog Breeds to Avoid with Children

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Washington Dog Bite Lawyers

Dog Bite Attorneys in Seattle, Bellevue and Renton

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.

Owners Of Dangerous Dogs Chris Davis on KIRO7 News, Sept 2007.

Dog Bite Law, Ordinances and Regulations

 

 

Seattle dog attack attorney Chris Davis literally wrote the book on Washington state dog bite law.  When The Dog Bites: The Essential Guide To Dog Bite Claims In Washington.  You click here to order a FREE copy.

 

Review our area's dog bite laws:

• Washington State Dog Bite Law
• Seattle Dog Bite Ordinance
• King County Washington Dog Bite Regulations
  

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.

FREE Dog Bite Legal Case Review

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.

 

Dog Bite Attorneys in the State of Washington 

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.

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Blog for Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

• Dog Bite Insurance Claims On The Rise | Washington Dog Attack Attorney

  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.

• Dog Attack Fatalities | Davis Law Group

  Description: Dog Bite Fatalities: Stay Informed

• Seattle Animal Control Ordinances | Davis Law Group

  Description: Keep up to date and informed on the latest Seattle Animal Control ordinances and legislation.

• Everyday Do's and Don'ts to Prevent Dog Bites | Davis Law Group

  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.

• Top 10 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds | Davis Law Group

  Description: What are the top 10 most dangerous dog breeds?

• Business Question of The Day: Should your company participate in 'National Take Your Dog To Work Day'?
• Woman and Dog attacked by Pit Bull on Chief Sealth Trail | Seattle Injury Lawyer

  Description: A pit bull attacked a woman and her dog Wednesday night as they were walking on Chief Sealth Trail.

• Davis Law Group appears on 'Better Northwest'

  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

• 3 Dogs Euthanized After Vicious Attack on Innocent Man

  Description: Police with the Quinault Indian Nation euthanized three mixed breed dogs after they attacked a 59-year-old man Wednesday.

• Dog Prevention Week a National hit | Bellevue Accident Attorney

  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.

• Pit bulls kill two family dogs in Mt Vernon | Bellevue Lawyer

  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.

• Wenatchee Humane Society Already Seeing Spike in Aggressive Dog Calls | Bellevue Attorney

  Description: Dog bite injuries are common in the summer time. The physical injuries can be debilitating, but the emotional damage can be even worse.

• USPS workers all in support of Dog Bite Prevention Week | Bellevue Injury Attorney

  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.

• National Dog Bite Prevention Week May 16-22, 2010 | Seattle Dog Bite Lawyer

  Description: National Bite Prevention Week is sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association in conjunction with The Humane Society of the United States.

• Half of All Children will be bitten by Dog by 12th Grade

  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.

• Seattle Police Dog Bites Robbery Suspect | Dog Bite Lawyer Washington

  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.

• Dog Owners in New Orleans must get Permits for Non-Neutered Dogs

  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.

• K9 helps take bite out of Crime

  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.

• Dog Owners need to Increase Awareness to Stop Attacks | Dog Bite Attorney

  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.

• Wilmington Boy Bitten By Dog When Walking to Bus Stop | Injury Trial Lawyer

  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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Library for Dog Bites & Animal Attacks:

• Should your company participate in National Take Your Dog To Work Day?
  Description: 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 owner can be held liable and required to pay medical bills and other damages.
• Dos and Don'ts to Avoid Dog Bites
  Description: 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 Bite Prevention powerpoint
  Description: Police training powerpoint for preventing dog bite injuries.
• Dog Breeds to Avoid with Children
  Description: 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.
• Top 10 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds
  Description: Which dogs are most likely to play a role in a dangerous attack?
• Top 10 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds
  Description: Which dogs are most likely to play a role in a dangerous attack?
• King County Washington Animal Control Regulations
  Description: Read the King County Washington Animal Control Regulations to learn about dog bite law in King county.
• Seattle Animal Control Ordinances
  Description: See Seattle's dog bite and animal control law.
• 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.
• Causes of non-fatal injuries in the United States, 1986.
  Description: Causes of non-fatal injuries in the United States, 1986. Accident Analysis and Prevention 1992; 24:685-687. Data collected from the National Health Interview Survey estimated that there were 585,000 dog bites requiring medical attention in 1986. Dog bites were the 12th leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all age groups in the United States.
• REPORT: Dog bite-related fatalities in the United States, 1979-1988
  Description: ks JJ, Sattin RW, Bonzo SE. Dog bite-related fatalities in the United States, 1979-1988. JAMA 1989;262:1489-92.
  Provides details on the approximately 12 annual deaths from dog attacks and data on dog breeds involved in fatal attacks.
• REPORT: Fatal dog attacks, 1989-1994
  Description: Sacks JJ, Lockwood R, Hornreich J, Sattin RW. Fatal dog attacks, 1989-1994. Pediatrics 1996;97:891-5.
  Details are provided on the approximately 12 annual deaths from dog attacks and data are provided on dog breeds involved in fatal attacks.
• REPORT: Dog bites: how big a problem?
  Description: Sacks JJ, Kresnow M, Houston B. Dog bites: how big a problem? Injury Prevention 1996;2:52-4.
  Annually in the United States 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs. Of these, approximately 800,000 people require medical attention. That is, each year 1.8% of the U.S. population is bitten by a dog, and 0.3% of the U.S. population seeks medical care for a bite.

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Frequent Questions for Dog Bites & Animal Attacks:

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

• How many people die every year as a result of 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:

• Why do some dogs bite? | Washington State Dog Attack Law
• Which dogs most commonly bite? | King County Washington Dog Bite Law
• If I'm bitten by a dog in Washington state, who should I contact regarding the incident?
• If I'm bitten by a dog in Washington state, do I have the right to seek compensation?
• How do if my dog does not bite someone?
• Dog Bite Prevention Demonstration | Dog Bite Lawyer
• What should you do if you are attacked by a dog?

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Web Resources for Dog Bites & Animal Attacks:

• Ways to Avoid Dog Bites

  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.

• Dog Owners in New Orleans must get Permits for Non-Neutered Dogs

  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.

• Dog Bite Information

  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.

• "Sorry" Not Enough After Dog Bite Authorities Say

  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.

• 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?

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Contact us now for a FREE legal consultation regarding your dog bite or animal attack case.  We have offices in Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island and Renton to serve dog bite victims all over Washington State.

Yes, we can arrange to have someone come to you if you are unable to visit one of our our offices.
  













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