Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Bites in Washington State
What to do after a bite?
Animal bites can have harmful bacteria, and wounds from an animal attack can cause scars. Get to a safe place and see a medical doctor right away if you have injuries after experiencing a dog bite or animal attack.
Who should I notify after a dog bite?
Call 911 and file a police report. If you are injured and want to pursue a claim, consider retaining a lawyer. Most personal injury lawyers offer a free consultation.
Who is responsible?
The dog owner is typically the person that can be on the hook for a dog bite injury. Often, home owner’s or renter’s insurance policies have coverage available, but some exclude injuries caused by known dangerous dogs.
What is the value of a dog bite injury?
Every case is different. The value of a dog bite claim has many factors, including who the victim is, how the injury occurred, what body part was injured, if the injury will cause a permanent scar or disfigurement, and available insurance / assets to recover.
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