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Most Dog Bites in Washington Are Not Accidental.

Dogs are everywhere in the United States, 75 million of them. Yes, they have teeth and they bite. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates the number of dog bites at 4.5 million per year, a low estimate because many bite victims don't seek medical help and do not report the attack. Approximately 800,000 dog bite victims are treated in emergency care units in the U.S. every year.

The Snohomish dog bite attorneys of the Monro Law Firm have a clear standpoint about dog bites:

1. Dog owners always need to be in control of their dogs;

2. Dog attack victims are entitled to compensation except in a few specific cases.

It is not so easy for a dog owner to abide by the first rule, which is why so many dog attacks occur. A dog may escape the owner's vigilance, jump over the fence, be in the care of a negligent guard or react aggressively to unidentified provocation.

Owning a dog comes with risks; responsibility for the terrible damage a dog can inflict lies squarely with the owner.

Nasty dog bites can indeed have serious consequences, like:

• Damage to the skin, underlying tissues and bones;
• Bacterial infection and rabies;
• Permanent scars and disfigurement;
• Post traumatic stress disorder.

All these consequences become catastrophic if the victim is a helpless and vulnerable child or elderly person, and if the dog is large, strong and aggressive.

A few dog bite facts may convince you that your rights to compensation should be entrusted to a Snohomish attorney who knows about dog attacks:

• Chained dogs are 2.8 times more likely to bite than unchained ones;
• Younger dogs (less than 6 years) bite more often than older ones, males more than females, mixed breeds more than pure-bred dogs;
• Non-spayed or -neutered dogs are three times more likely to bite than sterilized ones;
• Boys are bitten more often than girls, and younger children more than children older than 10;
• Two thirds of dog attacks involve unrestrained dogs on the owner's property.

If you or a loved one has been hurt by a vicious dog bite, you probably have a right to compensation for your pain, suffering, medical care and losses incurred as a consequence of the attack. Contact us today for a free consultation on your case.