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Experienced Dog Bite Attorney in Kenmore
If you have suffered injuries from a dog bite, you may be eligible for compensation. Our dog bite lawyers in Kenmore can help you file a personal injury claim against the dog owner for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
At Polaris Injury Law, understand how injuries from dog bites can be devastating. We strive to help clients achieve the settlements they deserve to help ensure they have the financial resources to get the care they need to recover.
Medical complications from dog bites
Dog bites can lead to significant physical and emotional trauma that can interfere with a person’s ability to work and compromise their quality of life. Severe wounds from a dog bite can damage the nerves, tendons, and muscles, leading to loss of function in one’s legs, arms, or hands.
Our Kenmore dog bite lawyers are ready to help you pursue compensation for medical complications, including:
- Broken bones
- Soft tissue injuries, such as bruises, sprains, and strains
- Scarring
- Puncture wounds
- Head, neck, and eye injuries
- Bacterial infections
- Rabies
- Tetanus
- Nerve and ligament damage
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Washington’s dog bite law
Washington dog bite laws favor victims. Under the Revised Code of Washington, section 16.08.040 (Dog bites — Liability), dog owners are subject to a “strict liability” statute.
It does not matter if the dog has never exhibited vicious behavior in the past. Owners must pay damages to the victim who has been bitten while on public property or lawfully on private property
Adult claimants bitten while trespassing on private property may not be eligible to recover damages for dog bites. In addition, RCW 16.08.060 states that claimants who are found to have provoked a dog attack may not be able to acquire compensation.
What a dog bite lawyer will do for you
Here are some of the things our accomplished dog bite attorneys in Kenmore will do for you:
- Compile medical records and expert witness testimony
- Negotiate with the insurance company
- Calculate your actual personal injury damages
- Represent you in court if your case goes to trial