Tacoma Dog Bite Lawyers

Dog bite injuries affect millions of people annually. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 2% of U.S. citizens, or roughly about 4.7 million people, are bit by dogs each year. These bites can range from minor (simple skin lacerations that do not require extensive medical treatment) to those causing serious injury (injury that may require surgery and could lead to physical handicap). The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that almost 17% of dog bites each year are serious enough to require medical attention.

Dog owners are responsible for their dogs, plain and simple. If a dog leaves the confines of a person’s property and attacks someone, then the owner is liable for all damages caused to the Washington dog bite victim. If a dog is not on a leash in an area where it is required to be restrained, and the dog injures a person, then it is the dog owner’s responsibility to accept the repercussions of his or her dog’s actions. Even if a dog is on the owner’s property, and a person is unreasonably injured by a dog, then the owner remains responsible for the accident.

If it is determined that a dog is unnaturally violent, possibly because it has been abused by its owner or bred for violence, then the owner can face serious charges, up-to and including jail time. Taking care of dogs is a responsibility that must always be taken seriously, and those that choose not to respect that right can be held for serious liability. Dog bites are not a matter to be taken lightly, and owners are ultimately responsible for all instances where their dog bites another person.

At the Bernard Law Group, our skilled Washington dog attack attorneys have experience in defending victims of dog bites. In one such case, where a person was visiting with a friend and the friend’s dog bit the person in the face, our Tacoma dog bite lawyers were able to secure a $100,000 settlement. Our Seattle dog bite injury lawyers will examine every aspect of your case, and will help you recover monetary compensation to help cover the costs of medical bills, physical therapy, and applicable loss of income resulting from your injury. Please call for a free consultation, and our knowledgeable attorneys will help restore the balance that your dog bite injury undoubtedly disturbed. Contact us today.

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