Puyallup Dog Bite Lawyers

Here is a shortened version: Dog bites can cause severe injuries. Under Washington law, dog owners are strictly liable. Victims have 3 years to file a claim. Attorney Sofia K. Miguel in Seattle helps victims seek compensation.

How a Dog Bite Lawyer Can Help

Suffering a dog bite can be a costly and disabling experience. Dog bites in Washington state are very common and can result in significant damage, psychological trauma, and physically limiting injuries. Permanent nerve and tissue damage is very common.

Law Office of Sofia K Miguel, PLLC

You Need to Hire a Puyallup Dog Bite Lawyer Quickly

Dog bite incidents may result in life changing injuries for victims and may significantly impact the lives of families and loved ones. If you are eligible to recover financial compensation following a dog bite injury, itโ€™s important that you are represented by an experienced attorney that is an advocate for your rights. At our law firm, we offer a free consultation to help determine if you have a case and if so, we can help to provide more information about the appropriate next steps to begin your damages claim.

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 A slip and fall accident led to a severe concussion, highlighting the dangers of unsafe premises and the importance of accountability for brain injury victims.

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A driver making a left turn out of a parking lot struck our client, underscoring the risks of negligent driving and the protection available for injured pedestrians.

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Personal Injury

While walking her dog, a woman tripped over an exposed tree root, emphasizing the responsibility of property owners to maintain safe walking paths.

RCW 16.08.40 Clearly States That The Owner is Liable For Dog Bites

The statute RCW 16.08.40 puts a clear and strict liability on the owner of the dog for any injuries inflicted on another person.

โ€œThe 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 ownerโ€™s knowledge of such viciousness.โ€

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Our team works around the clock to provide you with superior service and optimal results.

Sofia K. Miguel

Principal Attorney

Wenting Gao

Attorney

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Felizita Machuca

Paralegal

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Lelani Mertens

Case Manager | Litigation Paralegal

You Have an Excellent Chance of Recovering Damages in Washington

This RCW gives you an excellent chance of recovering damages, but you need to hire an experienced attorney like Sofia K. Miguel who can utilize every advantage that Washington state law provides you with and ensure that your case is argued as strongly as possible.

Donโ€™t Wait to Act

Time is of the essence for you to act and file a claim when youโ€™ve been bitten by a dog. You must file your claim within three years of the incident, and the clock starts running from the first day that you were injured. There are also several preparatory steps that need to be taken prior to filing your claim, and the sooner that you file it, the better the chances are that you will win your case.