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Bellevue Personal Injury Lawyers

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Dog Bite Injuries

Over the years we have helped many victims recover damages for injuries sustained by dog bites either while out walking, making deliveries for their jobs, or during some other encounter.

Dog bite injuries can be relatively minor or extremely serious in nature; in some cases, they can even result in permanent injury. A dog bite victim may have to take time off from work, or undergo expensive medical surgery for his or her injuries. Children are at even greater risk due to their small size and unpredictable movements. (Here is an article about helping to protect children from dog bites.)

Washington State Law on Dog Bites

In the State of Washington, the law holds dog owners strictly liable for injuries caused by their dogs. If you own a dog, you are fully responsible even if your animal has no history of attacking. While some states mandate that the owner must know the animal was prone to attack or require that the animal had attacked before to be considered vicious, this is not the case in Washington.

Dog Bite Injury Awards

If the dog owner is found at fault, his or her insurance generally covers the damages award. The circumstances of the dog attack determine whether the owner will pay with homeowner’s insurance, car insurance, or animal insurance; in most cases, homeowner’s insurance will end up paying for the damages to the victim, since it covers liability for injuries caused by household pets on the homeowner’s property.

On average, homeowner’s insurance covers damages from $100,000 to $300,000, but many insurance policies will only cover a dog bite once. This means that if the dog bites another person after insurance has already cover damages related to a previous attack, the owner may have to pay damages out of pocket. In addition, some insurance companies may refuse to cover certain dog breeds such as Rottweilers and Pit Bulls.

If a dog bite occurs in a car, homeowner’s insurance may not cover it, or may only cover part of it; in this case, the damages usually come out of the owner’s car insurance. Under certain conditions, both car and homeowner’s insurance will cover a dog bite that occurred in a vehicle.

Finally, animal insurance is another option, especially for dog owners who have already used homeowner’s insurance to cover one offense. Specialty insurance companies may give specific coverage for pet owners with an aggressive or violent dog.

Contact an Experienced Dog Bite Injury Lawyer

Making a legal claim for a dog bite injury that happened to you or a loved one can become a complicated and time-consuming ordeal to investigate, prepare and pursue. Simply proving what the dog owner knew (or did not know) about the nature of their dog can require extensive research and circumstantial evidence.

At Lehmbecker Law, we are proud to represent you as an experienced team that has seen numerous dog bite injury cases in the past 32 years. We do this so that less time is spent figuring out what to do so that more time and resources can be devoted to doing what needs to be done to receive full compensation for your injuries. Contact us today for a free consultation, where we will discuss the details of your case and help you move forward with your claim.

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Settlements:

$460,000

Obtained for our client after being hit by driver making an illegal U-turn.

$5.7 Million

obtained for our client after being hit by a car while taking a walk in Bellevue, WA.

$2,000,000

for our client who suffered permanent cardiovascular impairment after his surgeon performed an unnecessary procedure during a heart surgery.

$2,000,000

for a young woman who suffered multiple orthopedic injuries after being struck in a crosswalk by a taxicab.

$2,000,000

for an elderly woman who suffered a shoulder injury after being struck in a crosswalk by a delivery van.

More Testimonials

Client Reviews:

“Please allow me to take this moment of your time to say thank you to all the members in your firm who worked on my case. I was so proud of the way my attorney handled herself and stood by myside during the court proceedings. It has been an honor and a privilege for me having all your legal help and advice for the past two years. It’s hard to say goodbye. Again, thank you.”

Kim Kent, WA

“Thanks again for all your help! You made a difficult situation much easier on us. We really appreciate everything you’ve done.”

Alana

“Lehmbecker Law has been outstanding in helping me deal with my Workers’ Comp claim. Before I hired them, it was very stressful trying to deal with the insurance companies and the medical bills. As soon as Lehmbecker Law took my case, my stress levels dropped and I was able to concentrate on getting better. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs help with their workers’ comp claim.”

N.H. Woodinville, WA

“After a full year of fighting, Lehmbecker Law got me a full year of back wage loss. I couldn’t be happier or more relieved. This will make such a difference in my life. Now we are working on my vocational plan. Lehmbecker Law has been there for me and I will recommend them to anyone who needs help fighting L&I.”

A. Mayberry Woodinville, WA

“After my mother and I were involved in a car accident at the Westfield Shopping Mall at Southcenter I was in a lot of pain. Having your law firm oversee my medical treatment and make sure my bills got paid took away a lot of my stress. And, the settlement I received was even more than I expected. I recommend that anyone involved in a car accident call you and get representation. I truly believe I received a bigger settlement with you fighting for me than I would have gotten on my own.”

M. Bonifacio Federal Way, WA

“I am very happy with the results I received from settling two different cases I had with Mr. Lehmbecker and his law firm.

Mr. Lehmbecker is a very caring and knowledgeable attorney and I felt confident throughout both my cases that he would give me excellent results. I highly recommend Mr. Lehmbecker to anyone who has a personal injury, worker’s compensation or medical malpractice case.”

Y. Knotts Redmond, WA

“I am a lawyer in this community and have had the pleasure of working side by side with two lawyers from this firm, as well as some of the staff members. I am always glad to see other lawyers in the community doing a good job in representing their clients, and the lawyers with Larry Lehmbecker’s office will do that.”

“I have known Larry Lehmbecker for 15 years. I have conferred with Larry over the years regarding personal injury and workers’ compensation issues because I respect his knowledge and experience. I have always found his problem solving and case strategy skills to be thoughtful, practical, and helpful. I consider Larry to be one of top attorneys in his field.”

Attorney Christine Foster

“I had never been in a motor vehicle accident before, and I didn’t know who to turn to for help. After doing research on law firms in the area, I learned about Lehmbecker Law. My case was not an easy one, and there was a lot of emotion along the way. The team at Lehmbecker Law was terrific at navigating the difficulties of my case, from beginning to end. Throughout the process they were responsive, professional, and put my mind at ease during a difficult time. I strongly recommend that anybody who has been in a serious accident reach out to Lehmbecker Law.”

Katrina Issaquah

“Recently, I needed legal services to help me with my injury claim resulting from a drunk driver. The team at Lehmbecker Law was very helpful in the resolution of my claim. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have known how to address the many issues in my case. I would strongly recommend Lehmbecker Law for people who are injured and need help.”

Mozeyl Seattle

“This is an outstanding firm. I have used them twice now, and I would recommend them strongly to anybody who needs legal advice. I had a great experience with both of my cases. They are a very caring firm that truly has their clients’ best interests at heart.”

Darcelle Snohomish

“This law firm is Great. They kept me informed on all that was going on, they cared, were compassionate, kept on top of it like you were their only client. They are not afraid to take on the big companies to help out the little guy. Always straight shooters with me never had to ask twice and when I did have a question if the person I talked to didn’t know the answer they would find out what it was and always called you back. I never had a problem getting to talk to someone in the office, they never put me off with I will have them call you back unless they were not in the office, they always called back in a timely manner and with the questions I wanted answered. Great people to work with.I would recommend this law firm without hesitation to anyone that needed a great lawyer. I have had other lawyers in the past for different reasons and most of the time it was hard to get to speak to someone in the office not here. If you want a great law team on your side choose Larry Lehmbecker.”

Brenda

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