An attorney will prepare a demand letter that meticulously details how your life has been affected by the auto accident. You may be entitled to treatment on behalf of the insurance company for your injuries.

An attorney protects your rights and makes sure you are receiving every benefit that you are entitled to, including wage loss. This means that we demand the responsible party pays you for your lost wages as a result of the auto accident. This includes time off work because we understand the stressors that come along with missing work.

• A business, veterinarian’s office, etc. You have the right to feel safe when you are in public, whether that’s at a local business or a veterinarian’s office. If a dog bites you at a place of business, you may recover damages.
• A public park. Seattle and Washington state have a variety of on-and-off leash dog parks. Owners are responsible for any injury caused by their dogs in these spaces.
• On the sidewalk. If a dog bites you or a loved one on the sidewalk, you should hold the owner responsible for injuries caused. Owners must take precautions to prevent this from happening.
• Someone else’s home. A dog’s owner is liable for injuries their dog causes in their own home.

Dog owners are legally responsible for physical, emotional, and economic damage caused by their dog attacking another person. The law applies regardless of whether the dog has a history of vicious behavior, which is an important distinction.

Some of the common injuries that may result from a dog bite include:

• • Puncture wounds. Some wounds require stitches and result in significant scarring. Others can be less serious, but may lead to infection in extreme cases.
  • Infection. If a dog bite wound does not receive immediate and proper medical treatment, serious infections may set in. 
  • Psychological issues. Dog bite victims may be left with serious psychological issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, after an attack.
  • Nerve damage. A dog’s bite can pierce the skin and do significant damage to the nervous system. Some injuries may be permanent. Bad dog bite wounds can leave victims with life-long scars that act as a reminder of the attack.
  • Facial injuries. Any dog bite attack victim can suffer injuries to the face, but children are particularly at risk. 
  • Wrongful Death. Dog bite attacks can result in death. Holding the owner of the dog responsible for a loved one’s death is key.