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Greg’s experience as an injured plaintiff gives him a unique perspective among personal injury lawyers.
Dog bites are much more common than most people realize. Unfortunately, after a dog bite injures an individual, it can be challenging to recover compensation. At Colburn Law, our Washington dog bite injury lawyers are standing by to help you handle every aspect of your claim. We will investigate the dog bite incident, obtain the evidence needed to prove what happened, and vigorously negotiate to recover full compensation for your injuries and other losses.
If you are attacked or bitten by a dog, get to a safe location and seek medical attention as soon as possible. Even injuries that initially appear minor may require treatment, and medical records can also document the injuries caused by the incident.
If possible, identify the dog and its owner, photograph your injuries and the location where the incident occurred, and obtain contact information from any witnesses. Keep copies of medical records, bills, photographs, and any communications related to the incident.
After addressing your immediate medical needs, consider speaking with a Washington dog bite lawyer about what happened and the options available for pursuing compensation.
Washington follows a strict liability standard for dog bites. Under state law, a dog owner can be held liable when their dog bites someone who is in a public place or lawfully on private property, even if the dog had never bitten anyone before or the owner had no reason to believe the dog was dangerous.
Provocation can be a complete defense to a dog bite claim, and whether the injured person was lawfully on private property may also affect whether the strict liability statute applies. Because the circumstances surrounding each incident can affect liability, determining where and how the bite occurred is an important part of evaluating a claim.
If you were injured in a dog bite, you may be able to recover compensation for the financial, physical, and emotional effects of the attack. Depending on your injuries and other losses, compensation may include:
The compensation available will depend on the circumstances of the attack and the losses you experienced.
Dog bite claims can involve questions about liability, insurance coverage, medical expenses, and the full impact of an injury. Colburn Law represents dog bite victims throughout Washington and handles the investigation and insurance negotiations on their behalf.
Colburn Law handles dog bite cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay upfront attorney fees to hire our firm.
Our attorneys collect legal fees only if we recover compensation for you through a settlement or verdict. If we do not recover compensation for you, you do not pay attorney fees.
When our son was badly injured from an aggressive dog bite and needed surgery, Greg and his team (thanks Tina!) were there to handle the case and let us concentrate on the healing our son needed. I did not know at the time that Greg was one of the top dog bite lawyers in WA state. He was able to get the insurance company to pay out the full policy and now our son will have what he needs for future medical and mental health related needs. We could not be happier with the outcome.
We couldn’t be happier with the results in our daughter’s case of being bitten by a dog. I would recommend Greg and his team of lawyers every time in this type of case. We were always kept informed of what was going on and felt comfortable that this firm was doing everything possible to provide the best outcome in our daughter’s case.
Mr. Colburn and his team gave me the support and encouragement I needed to recover. Knowing that they were diligently fighting for my interests was a major relief. Whenever I needed an update on my case they were right there to provide it. Not only did they tackle the case head on but they did it with my interests in mind the entire time. When it came time for decisions to be made they patiently walked me through them and it was clear their intentions were to make sure I was 100% informed. Not only did they deliver highly satisfactory results, but they’re also friendly, kind and fun to talk to. Perfect partners!
Greg and Rory were great to work with. They kept me up to date on my case, were always professional and were quick to answer any questions I had. They negotiated with the insurance company on my behalf, with my best interests in mind. Couldn’t be happier with the service I received.
Greg was a pleasure to work with! He was calm and prepared us for each step. He was open and gave great advice. I would highly recommend Colburn Law. Tina, the paralegal was just as helpful and friendly. She also played a very important role.
Greg and his team were committed and professional. He was the only lawyer I have worked with who did not fit the stereotype of a lawyer. He was definitely there to help people. You can’t go wrong here.
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Greg suffered injuries while working on a construction site, when he fell from a rooftop due to a subcontractor’s negligence. Greg’s injuries left him wheelchair-bound for two years. His case was rejected by more than 80 lawyers in Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, and Renton. Greg worked on his own case which settled two months before trial for $1,000,000.
Some dog attacks do not involve a bite, but a dog injuring you in another way. Washington’s strict liability standard only applies to bites. However, if an owner’s negligence led to your injury, you could file a lawsuit against him or her.
You likely qualify for a dog bite lawsuit if you were bitten by a dog while you were in public or legally on private property. However, the only way to confirm your eligibility is to speak with a lawyer.
Dog attacks can be complex cases, and you may struggle to recover from your painful injuries. An attorney can handle all aspects of your case on your behalf so that you can focus on recovery and treatment. Your lawyer can calculate your damages, prepare your case for the courtroom, and provide important guidance throughout your lawsuit.
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