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City of Burien Upholds Ban of Dangerous Pit Bull, But Will Not Destroy Animal | Seattle Accident Attorney

This morning I attended a “Dangerous Dog” hearing in the City of Burien.  The hearing involved an appeal by the owners of a dangerous pit bull dog. The owners were appealing the City’s determination that the dog was dangerous and should be banned from the city limits. That pit bull attacked and seriously injured my client Jeanette Cunningham on July 24, 2010 in the City of Burien.  The dog was eventually confiscated by the City … Continue reading

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Dog Bite to Finger Leads to Death l Seattle Wrongful Death Attorney

Seattle, WA –Seattle attorney Christopher Davis has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Snohomish County Superior Court against the owners of a dog that was allowed to roam free and bite two men.  One of the men developed an infection from the dog’s saliva and later died. The lawsuit is being filed by the Estate of Kenneth D. Bock for Mr. Bock’s wrongful death.  According to the complaint, Bock was working at Chain Lake Mini-Storage … Continue reading

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Dog Bite Infection Leads to Wrongful Death l Seattle Injury Attorney

A dog bites your finger.  The wound appears minor so you don’t go to the hospital.  Instead you clean the wound yourself.  The next day you wake up with extreme pain in your leg. A blood clot has formed, requiring immediate medical attention. The clot turns into a blood infection.  It spreads rapidly, causing severe pain to your extremities.  It feels as if your “skin is on fire.” Then, within 10 days you are dead. … Continue reading

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Death from Dog Bite Infection l Seattle Injury Attorney

Davis Law Group was recently hired to represent the estate of a man who died from an infection following a dog bite.  Most people might be surprised at hearing a person die from a dog bite infection, but it’s true.  It can happen. The man was actually bitten on the finger.  He went home where his wife cleaned the wound with disinfectant and sterile bandages.  But the wound continued to hurt and then started to … Continue reading

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Follow Through With Your Medical Treatment l Seattle Accident Lawyer

You’ve been injured in an accident.  The accident was caused by someone else, so you have a claim against that person’s insurance company. The full extent of your injuries may not be obvious immediately after an accident. Some people may feel that they did not sustain a serious injury, only to discover weeks or months later that what they initially thought was a minor injury has worsened and may require significant medical treatment. Because of … Continue reading

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Boy Attacked by Dog in Finley, WA l Seattle Dog Bite Book

The authorities in Finley, Washington reported that a 9-year-old boy was viciously attacked by a neighbor’s dog while walking home.  The boy’s mother, Shanda Reed, reports that the dog was a border collie mix.  The wound was to the boy’s face, and was quite serious.  The Benton County Sheriff’s office states that the boy is lucky to be alive given the severity of the bite wound, which required at least 20 stitches. The dog has … Continue reading

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Settlement of Child Accident Claims Require Court Approval l Seattle Accident Attorney

Here at Davis Law Group, we represent a lot of accident victims involving children.  These are tragic cases because the victims are so young and vulnerable.  What most parents don’t know is that Washington law requires that all child injury settlements must be approved by the Superior Court. Washington’s law states that in every settlement of a minor’s claim, whether filed in court or not, the Superior Court shall determine the adequacy of the proposed … Continue reading

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