Spokane, Washington, Dog Bite Injury Lawsuits
Dog bites and animal attack injuries can cause nerve damage at or near the wound sites, produce serious infections, and leave victims with serious scarring or facial disfigurement. There can also be significant psychological trauma, especially for small children.
At Andersen Staab Law P.L.L.C., we help dog bite and animal attack victims in eastern Washington State and northern Idaho recover fair compensation for serious injuries and other losses as well. If you or a family member has been seriously injured by someone else's dog or "pet"— we encourage you to call or contact our law firm's Spokane offices for a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers.
What Do the Laws in Washington and Idaho Say?
Washington State has a strict liability statute for dog bites. What does that mean exactly? While it's too complicated to fully explain here, strict liability essentially means that you don't have to prove the animal's owner was negligent or that the dog was known to be a "biter" in order to recover damages. Idaho, by contrast, does not have a State dog bite statute but there are some cities that have passed ordinances imposing strict liability on dog owners for the damages caused by attacks.
Last, even if there's no statute or ordinance, dog bite lawsuits can also be brought on the basis of negligence.
Free attorney consultation: To learn more about dog bite laws in Washington State or Idaho, and your legal rights and options, call our Spokane law offices at 866-688-1085 (toll free) or complete our brief e-mail contact form.
