Common Law Liability of Dog Owners in Washington - Part #3
Apr 07, 2010
Contributory Negligence
The concept of contributory negligence and assumption of risk may also apply in cases involving dog bite injuries. The phrase "contributory negligence" refers to the negligent ...
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Common Law Liability of Dog Owners in Washington - Part #2
Apr 07, 2010
First, a common law claim against a dog owner may be pursued in addition to a claim brought under Washington's specific dog bite statute. The two types of claims are not mutually exclusive. Thus, a bit...
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Common Law Liability of Dog Owners in Washington - Part #1
Apr 07, 2010
Washington State's "Dog Bite Statute" holds dog owners strictly liable for damages caused by injuries inflicted by their dogs. The phrase "strictly liable" means that the dog owner is liable regardless...
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Nine Legal Mistakes Dog Bite Victims Should Avoid (Part 3 of 3)
Apr 07, 2010
A continuation from Nine Legal Mistakes Dog Bite Victims Should Avoid (Part 2).
Mistake #7 (continued) - Also, if you appear too eager to settle the claim, this can negatively impact the case. Insuranc...
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Nine Legal Mistakes Dog Bite Victims Should Avoid (Part 1 of 3)
Apr 07, 2010
A person who is the victim of a dog bite attack has a legal right to recover
compensation as long as liability can be imposed against the owner or person
responsible for the dog. Given this right, the ...
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The Settlement Process in Washington State for Dog Bite Cases Involving Children
Apr 07, 2010
In Washington, there are special conditions that must be met for the settlement of a child injury claim. In every settlement of a minor's claim, whether filed in court or not, the Superior Court shall ...
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How to Determine the Value of a Dog Bite Case
Apr 07, 2010
There is no magic formula or process by which someone can predict with certainty the amount of money that a dog bite case may be worth. About 25 to 30 years ago there was some limited consensus among l...
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Understanding Parental Immunity, Provocation by Child, & Statute of Limitations in Dog Bite Cases
Apr 07, 2010
Parental ImmunityOne question that arises is whether a child's parent can be held responsible for injuries inflicted upon the child by the family dog. The answer is often no. Washington State recognize...
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A Few Things To Consider When Valuing Your Dog Bite Case
Apr 07, 2010
Getting attacked by a dog can turn into a horrific ordeal of medical bills and emotional trauma. It's important to understand how much the owner of an attacking dog is responsible for in such an event....
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How to Determine the Value of Intangible Harms in a Washington State Dog Bite Case
Apr 07, 2010
In Washington State, a person injured in any accident where negligence is an issue has the right to recover compensation for "intangible" damages. Such intangible harms are difficult to calculate becau...
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