Dog bites

Many people assume that a pet owner is only responsible if their animal physically bites someone. However, a sudden lunging or chasing incident can cause physical trauma without ever making skin contact. If a dog runs at you on a local path or neighborhood street and...

When a dog bite happens, many people hesitate to contact a lawyer because they are unsure whether the owner can be held responsible. One of the most common defenses owners raise is that the dog has never bitten anyone before. Washington law addresses these situations...