> Did you suffer critical injuries after being attacked by a dog? Make the owner pay for their negligence. Contact an experienced dog bite lawyer in Washington today.

It is not unusual for people to keep dogs as pets. But people also often forget dogs are still animals, and therefore unpredictable. Dogs will attack or bite people for a number of different reasons. But you should be able to expect when you are out in public, you are not going to be attacked by an out-of-control dog.

If you have suffered severe injuries after being attacked by a dog, you may be able to file a claim against the dog’s owner to recover compensation for your suffering. A reputable Washington dog bite lawyer at Craig Swapp & Associates could help you get the most out of your claim.

Below, we go into further detail about what Washington’s dog bite laws look like, and how victims of dog bites can be repaid.

Dog Bite Laws in Washington

The state of Washington has one of the most victim-friendly dog bite laws in the country. Under Washington law, dog owners will be held strictly liable for the actions of their pet. This means if the dog intentionally bites, attacks, or accidentally harms another person, the dog owner will be responsible for the losses caused.

There are several circumstances in which the dog’s owner may escape culpability. The first is if the injury victim was trespassing on the dog owner’s property at the time of the attack. The second is if the dog was provoked into acting aggressively. Some of the more common types of provocation include:

How Washington Dog Bite Victims Are Compensated

Victims of dog bites and attacks have the right to be fully repaired for their suffering. This means you should be awarded compensation for both your economic and non-economic losses. Economic damages are awarded to compensate victims for losses that have a set dollar amount attached to them. Some of these could include:

Non-economic damages are awarded to compensate for losses which do not have a monetary value, but they are still valuable. Some of the different not economic damages you could recover in your dog bite lawsuit include:

Get Help from a Dog Bite Lawyer in Washington

Dog attacks and bites are often traumatic. But recovering the compensation that is rightfully yours shouldn’t be. With the right Washington dog bite lawyer by your side, you should feel confident in your decision to pursue justice.

When you are ready to get the most out of your claim, reach out to Craig Swapp & Associates for help. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation when you call our office at 1-800-404-9000 . Or, complete our convenient contact form so we can contact you about the details of your injuries.

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