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Dog Bites
Dog Bites

Dog Bites

Dog bites are extremely painful and can cause serious injuries. Reconstructive surgery is sometimes required, especially when a bite occurs on the face. Emotional injuries also occur, which may cause someone to develop a phobia of being near or around dogs. Owners are strictly liable for any bite, injury, or attack caused by their dog. If you are bitten, an experienced attorney can help you document the full extent of your injuries and help you recover any damages incurred as a result from the bite.
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CASE RESULT: Our client was awarded a $60,000 settlement after he was bitten by a dog in the leg while delivering a package.

We fight for you. Our attorneys have decades of experience. Dog bite injuries are a significant public health problem and many of the victims are children. We have helped many victims recover damages for injuries sustained from a dog bite or mauling.

Cases can be pursued not only for bites, but also injuries resulting from a victim being knocked over and sustaining broken bones or torn ligaments. Psychiatric injuries from vicious dog attacks can also be very serious and even disabling.

Dog bite victims often develop a terrific fear (called a “phobia”) of being around dogs. Psychiatric treatment or counseling may be necessary to overcome the phobia. Victims of severe dog attacks may also suffer from PTSD, which can cause many unpleasant psychological manifestations such as, flashbacks, panic attacks, depression and anxiety.

In the State of Washington, the law holds dog owners strictly liable for injuries caused by their dogs. This means a person is fully responsible for their dog’s actions. It is NOT required that a dog have shown prior violent tendencies. Dogs do NOT get “one free bite.”

One of the first things that a competent dog bite injury attorney will do is establish if there is any insurance coverage available to make a claim against. Normally, the victim’s damages will be paid for if the dog owner has homeowner’s or renter’s general liability coverage.

Injured while working?

It is not uncommon for a person to be attacked while “on the job”.  UPS drivers and other delivery service people are often attacked while trying to drop off a package. In these cases, two claims can be made – one for Workers’ Compensation Benefits through the Department of L&I and one against the dog owner’s private insurance. Victims in this situation should hire a law firm to help them. Be sure to choose a firm that specializes in both types of claims, like Lehmbecker Law.  

Steps to take:

1) Seek medical attention for your injury. If you were bitten, a doctor will likely want you to get a tetanus shot to prevent a tetanus infection. If your injury occurred while you were working, be sure to tell the doctor so they can file an L&I claim for you.

2) Is there video? Ring camera footage? If it’s possible, get a photo of the dog and address of the owner.

3) Take photos of your injury before medical intervention and then after to show progression of healing.

4) Report the incident to animal control.

For Minor Injuries:

If your injury is very minor with one doctor visit and no serious scarring, consider making a claim in small claims court. You can recover up to $10,000 in most jurisdictions and there’s no need for a lawyer.

For Serious Injuries:

If your injury requires multiple medical visits, antibiotics, surgery, rehab, mental health treatment, or results in significant scarring, then obtaining legal representation is likely in your best interest. These claims will be more substantial and it’s unlikely that you’ll receive full compensation without competent representation from an experienced dog bite injury law firm like Lehmbecker Law.

The process for bringing a dog bite insurance claim can be complicated due to the required investigative element, the need to locate insurance coverage, and the need for clear medical and damages documentation. We want to help!

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Verdicts and Settlements

Our attorneys and paralegals have decades of experience to help ensure you get the proper treatment for your injuries, compensation for your medical bills, wage loss, and emotional support, depending on the severity of your injuries. If you have suffered an injury, contact us for a free consultation to determine how we can help make your life easier and get you the financial help you deserve.
$5.75M
FOR A GRANDFATHER STRUCK BY A YOUNG DRIVER
Finding a hidden $5M umbrella policy and making a compelling video from the Grandfather’s family helped us settle this case in less than a year.
$1.8M
FOR A CONSTRUCTION WORKER WHO FELL INTO AN UNPROTECTED SHAFT
We also obtained a lifetime pension from worker’s compensation for this injured worker.
$2.0M
FOR A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLIENT INJURED DURING A HEART PROCEDURE
We showed that the physician performed an unnecessary procedure that seriously injured our client.
$1.75M
FOR A WOMAN WITH A PERMANENT LEG INJURY
The insurance company didn’t believe she was that injured. We convinced them.

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Thank you very much for fighting for me really hard, I know it’s only beginning but I am so happy and satisfied with the results.
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Thank you very much for fighting for me really hard, I know it’s only beginning but I am so happy and satisfied with the results.
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Thank you very much for fighting for me really hard, I know it’s only beginning but I am so happy and satisfied with the results.
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Thank you very much for fighting for me really hard, I know it’s only beginning but I am so happy and satisfied with the results.
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Thank you very much for fighting for me really hard, I know it’s only beginning but I am so happy and satisfied with the results.

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