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• Seattle Woman Attacked By Pit Bull In Beacon Hill Apartment Building
• Dog Pack Kills Two Horses In Maple Valley, Washington
• Puppy Pug Bites Young Washington Boy In Groin
• Finley boy attacked and bitten by dog | Washington dog bite attorney
• 18 tips preventing dog bites | Bellevue dog bite lawyer

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• North Whidbey Sees Two Pit Bull Attacks In Two Days...
  Posted on 8/20/2010
• Dog Bites Toddler In Face On San Juan Islands In Washington...
  Posted on 7/13/2010
• Washington Animal Control: Summer Is Dog Bite Season...
  Posted on 6/12/2010
• Wapato Washington Man Seriously Injured By Pit Bull...
  Posted on 5/15/2010
• Dog That Mauled Port Angeles Boy Moved To Animal Sanctuary...
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Dog Bites

• What Should You Do If An Aggressive Dog Approaches You On The Street?
• Dangerous Dog Breed: Pit Bulls | Seattle Dog Attack Attorney
• Dog Bites, Scarring, And Reconstructive Surgery | Bellevue Dog Bite Lawyer

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Dog Bites

Although the majority of dogs are well behaved, well trained, and non-aggressive, there are still thousands of animals in Washington State that are aggressive, out of control, or genetically predisposed toward violent behavior. According to the Center for Disease Control, there are 4.7 million dog attacks in the United States each year, with 800,000 of those affected needing immediate professional medical attention.

What are the consequences of these dog bites and animal attacks? Permanent scarring and nerve damage, long-term emotional trauma, and even death. Dog attacks can also have severe financial repercussions, with medical bills, missed work, reconstructive surgery, and therapy needs making it difficult for you and your family to keep up with regular monthly payments.

At Andrew Kim Law Firm, PLLC, we specialize in helping clients in the wake of a dog attack injury. With 15 years of experience in such cases, we are familiar with Washington State dog bite laws and with how to build a successful case against an aggressive dog or negligent owner. You, your family, and your children have a right to be protected from animal attacks and maulings – call us today to ensure that your case is tried fairly and to the fullest extent of the law.

Call me today to discuss your dog bite case at no charge

If you have been injured by a dog or other domesticated animal and need help, call me now for a free, no obligation consultation at 1-800-636-3676 or fill out the information form on this page. Let us help you find justice for your case and keep Washington safe for our families and children.

Dog bites can be scarring in more ways than one – make sure that the animal that has injured you or your family member does not attack again. Let Andrew Kim help you receive the compensation that you need and deserve to recover from your dog bite injury so that you can begin your return to your normal life.

Are you familiar with Washington State dog bite laws?

Washington State has some of the most progressive dog bite laws in the country and dog bite victims are well protected under these laws.

• Washington State has a “one bite rule” that states that if a domesticated animal has a history of viciousness or violence, then the owner, harborer, or keeper of the animal is liable for that animal’s actions.
• However, the state also has a strict liability cause that states that, “the owner of any dog which shall bite any person while such person is in or on a public place or lawfully in or on a private place including the property of the owner of such dog, shall be liable for such damages as may be suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of such dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness.”
• The law also takes negligence into account; that is, if the owner of the dog or animal involved in the attack fails to prevent harm, he or she can be liable for the dog’s damages.

Dog bite prevention and facts

There are 75 million dogs living in the United States today – how can you protect your children and family from a dog attack?

• Know the most dangerous breeds of dogs. According to an extensive study carried out by Merritt Clifton, the editor of Animal People Online

Blog for Dog Bites

• Seattle Woman Attacked By Pit Bull In Beacon Hill Apartment Building
• Dog Pack Kills Two Horses In Maple Valley, Washington
• Puppy Pug Bites Young Washington Boy In Groin
• Finley boy attacked and bitten by dog | Washington dog bite attorney
• 18 tips preventing dog bites | Bellevue dog bite lawyer
• University of Washington Bans Dogs After Dog Bite Incident
• Seattle Begins Enforcing Leash Laws For Dogs As Safety Measure
• Pit bull dog owner sentenced for mauling | Dog bite injury attorney
• Pit bull dog attack owner pleads guilty | Seattle dog bite attorney
• Owner Of Deadly SeaTac Pit Bulls Pleads Guilty
• Dog Whisperer, Seattle Dog Winterfest | Seattle dog bite attorney
• Pit bull dogs attack Salem, Oregon police officer on command
• $1.5 million dog bite case upheld by federal appeals court
• Vicious Dog Owner Facing Felony For Pit Bull Attack Pleads Not Guilty
• Owner of pit bulls that mauled SeaTac woman faces felony charges
• What are the most dangerous dog breeds in Washington?

Library for Dog Bites:

• What Should You Do If An Aggressive Dog Approaches You On The Street?   
  Description: You are walking down the street in your neighborhood or perhaps just doing work in your yard when you see an aggressive dog walking toward you. What do you do? How should you stand? Should you make loud noises? Should you make eye contact? Find out in this article about dog bite prevention.
• Dog Bites, Scarring, And Reconstructive Surgery | Bellevue Dog Bite Lawyer   
  Description: A number of dog bite incidents can lead to disfigurement and scarring, especially on the neck and face. These scars can result in emotional issues, self-esteem problems, and a lowered quality of life. Read more about dog bite reconstructive surgery and dog bite plastic surgery.
• Dangerous Dog Breed: Pit Bulls | Seattle Dog Attack Attorney   
  Description: Pit bull dog attacks are more common than any other type of dog attack in Seattle. In fact, the majority of serious and fatal dog attacks involve a pit bull or a pit bull mix. Read more about this dangerous dog breed, including the controversy over whether pit bulls are dangerous due to nature or nurture.
• Spotting Aggressive Dogs And Dangerous Animals | Preventing Washington Dog Bites   
  Description: Knowing the physical signs of an aggressive dog can significantly reduce your risk of being the victim of a dog attack or animal bite in Washington State. Learn the signs of an aggressive dog and what to do when you spot one.
• What Are Washington State’s Dog Bite Laws?   
  Description: Each state has different dog bite laws - laws that could help or hurt your particular dog bite case. The following article outlines the main points in Washington State and what they mean to you and your situation.
• Emotional Trauma As A Result Of A Dog Attack   
  Description: Everyone knows that dog bites hurt. But the less visible scars of dog attacks can last for years or even a lifetime. Especially considering that half of all dog bite victims in Washington State are children, it is important to remember the emotional trauma that is paired with every dog attack.
• Tips to avoid a dog bite   
  Description: Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma dog bite attorney, Tips to avoid being bitten by a dog
• Protecting Your Children From Dog Bites in Washington State   
  Description: Do you know how to lower the changes that your children will become involved in a dog attack? There are a few simple rules for you, your kids, and your friends and family can follow to make sure that everyone has a safe and fun time around dogs.

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Web Resources for Dog Bites:

• DogsBite

  Description: DogsBite.org is a national dog bite victims group dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks by creating common sense laws. Through our work, we hope to protect both people and pets from future attacks.

• PetHarbor

  Description: Find a friend. Save a life.

• PAWS

  Description: A Northwest leader in protecting animals since 1967, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) shelters homeless animals, rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife, and empowers people to demonstrate compassion and respect for animals in their daily lives.

• Humane Society Tacoma / Pierce County
• The Humane Society for Seattle / King County

  Description: The Seattle Humane Society brings people and pets together to enrich each others' lives.

• King County Animal Care and Control

  Description: King County Animal Care and Control (KCACC) has worked hard to make program and facility improvements that benefit the animals and public in King County. Read the complete list of our progress and accomplishments and gain a greater appreciation for King County Animal Care and Control.

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