Washington dog bite lawyers.

It's been said many times.  A dog is man's best friend.  And, for the overwhelming majority of dogs in Washington state, this is true.  Unfortunately, however, this is not always the case.  Many Washintonians are viciously attacked and bitten by dogs every year.  If you or a loved one have been the victim of such an attack, the law provides for compensation due to any injuries that occurred.

We are Washington dog bite attorneys and WA State personal injury lawyers.  We help clients throughout Western Washington that have been injured in a dog bite attack or other animal attack.  In general, Washington's dog bite laws are here to protect the public.  If you or a loved on have been injured by a Washington dog bite, you have an absolute legal right to seek compensation from the dog's owner.

Tragically, children are often the victims of serious Washington dog bites.  This happens for a number of reasons related to their size, actions, and movements.  In such attacks, the results can be horrific.  If your child has been the victim of a Washington dog bite or animal attack, you have a right to seek compensation based on WA State dog bite law.

Under Washington dog bite law, the owner of any dog that bites another person shall be liable for the damages suffered by the person who was bite, even if the dog had never acted aggressively or bitten someone before.

Our Washington dog bite attorneys are here to help you through this difficult time and ensure that you are properly compensated for your injuries.

Washington Dog Bite Law

RCW 16.08.040
Dog bites — Liability.

The owner of any dog which shall bite any person while such person is in or on a public place or lawfully in or on a private place including the property of the owner of such dog, shall be liable for such damages as may be suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of such dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness.

Washington Dog Bite Lawyers

WA State Personal Injury Attorneys for Animal Attacks.

The Law Offices of Jason S. Newcombe

(206) 624-3644  Seattle
(425) 953-4337  Everett
(253) 627-2828  Tacoma