Lynnwood Dog Bite Lawyer
Have you been bitten by a dog and aren’t sure what your rights are, if any? Dog bites can cause grievous injuries; you may have had to undergo a rabies treatment regimen, have surgery, and now have extensive scarring. You have an ally, someone who supports your rights to seek compensation and who can protect you as you assert your legal rights. That’s our Lynnwood, WA dog bite lawyer. At Deno Millikan Law Firm, PLLC, we believe negligent dog owners should be held accountable for the injuries their pets cause. We’re ready to help you. Call us today for a consultation.
Dog Bite Lawyer Lynnwood, WA
Dog attacks can result in permanently disabling injuries and lasting disfigurement. The attack can leave large, open wounds that pose a serious risk of infection, along with permanent nerve damage and loss of mobility. There is also usually the need for a tetanus shot, and potentially an invasive rabies treatment. Surgery, a hospital stay, and physical therapy to help you regain your abilities leave dog bite victims like you with considerable medical debt.
Not only do dog attacks cause long-term physical scarring, but they also frequently leave victims emotionally traumatized. PTSD, phobias, and anxiety are common after dog attacks, and these injuries can persist long after visible wounds fade. You may need long-term mental health treatment, in additional to the curative care for your wounds. We believe that the negligent owner, not you, should be responsible for paying these costs.
As a victim, you have the right to pursue fair compensation from the dog’s owner following an attack. Our Lynnwood dog bite lawyer walks you through the civil claims process and explains the options open to you. Washington is not a “one free bite rule” state when it comes to dog attacks; instead, the law applies a strict liability standard. Because of this, we do not have to prove that the dog previously showed aggressive behavior or had a bite record. Our case is built in layers, with physical evidence, witness statements, and medical expert input that all point to the owner’s liability. It’s our goal to recover full and fair compensation for your medical costs, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.
Why Our Experience Matters In Dog Bite Claims
Dog bite cases carry challenges that other personal injury claims do not, specifically high medical damages and considerable victim-blaming from the defense. Our Lynnwood dog bite lawyer knows these complications and has the right counters ready to deploy in your case.
- Kent Millikan, founding partner and Of Counsel, brings over 45 years of legal experience to help clients like you
- Mr. Millikan served as a Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tem and as an arbitrator for the Snohomish County Superior Court Mandatory Arbitration program
- Our firm has a 5-star rating on Google thanks to dozens of positive client reviews
- Firm partner Stephanie Petersen was named the Snohomish County Bar Association’s “Attorney of the Year”
- Ms. Petersen serves as an arbitrator in Snohomish County Superior Court
The attorneys at Deno Millikan Law Firm, PLLC, have a solid track record of successfully settling dog bite claims like yours. Call our firm today for a consultation.