Dog bite injuries are common and may require the help of a personal injury attorney. Americans love their dogs but they are also the cause of millions of bites to humans every year in the United States. Although most bites aren\u2019t serious, many still lead to time off of work, medical bills and other suffering. If you are a parent you should know that children, especially boys, receive nearly 50% of all dog bites.<\/p>\n
If you or a loved one are the victim of a dog bite, you should know your rights. You may be eligible to collect damages for the injury<\/a>.\u00a0All states have laws making dog owners responsible for dog bites under certain circumstances, although some follow the \u201cone free bite\u201d rule which means that an owner isn\u2019t legally responsible for injury unless they had reason to believe their dog was vicious. Others have \u201cdog-bite statutes\u201d that make an owner liable no matter the history or what they knew about their dog\u2019s personality. You may also have a legal case if you can prove that the injury occurred because the dog owner was negligent in controlling the dog, perhaps due to a broken fence or being off leash.<\/p>\n Follow these guidelines:<\/p>\n If you are attacked by a dog or witness a person being attacked by a dog, you are entitled to defend yourself. The laws of almost of every state allow a person to take all action necessary, including killing, to stop a dog when attacking a person. Be aware that dogs rarely engage in a lengthy attack against a human; typically biting once out of fear, nervousness or protectiveness. Any dog can hurt someone; the majority of dog bites are caused by a friend or family member\u2019s \u201cfriendly dog\u201d. Understand that even a small, old or gentle dog can injure someone accidentally by frightening or tripping the victim.<\/p>\n If you or a loved one were injured in an accident, you have enough to deal with. Let an experienced accident attorney<\/a> fight for the full compensation that you deserve. It is not uncommon to receive a settlement from the insurance company that is five to ten times bigger with the help of a lawyer. Call the caring accident attorneys at Tario & Associates, P.S.<\/a> in Bellingham, WA today for a FREE consultation! We have been representing residents of Whatcom County, Skagit County, Island County and Snohomish County since 1979. You will pay nothing up front and no attorney fees at all unless we recover damages for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dog bite injuries are common and may require the help of a personal injury attorney. Americans love their dogs but they are also the cause of millions of bites to humans every year in the United States. Although most bites aren’t serious, many still lead to time off of work, medical bills and other suffering. If you are a parent you should know that children, especially boys, receive nearly 50% of all dog bites.<\/p>\nDog Owners can help Prevent Dog Bite Injury<\/h3>\n
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Steps to Take After Being Attacked<\/h3>\n
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