Kirk Bernard Discusses How the Effects of a Dog Attack Can Be Long-Lasting

I came across an article in the Seattle Times, which depicts what I’ve seen and known as a Washington personal injury attorney representing dog bite victims over the last two decades. It’s true – dog bite victims may suffer for long periods of time after the attack – both physically and emotionally. The dog attack probably lasts several seconds or sometimes, minutes. However, victims suffer for several years, if not for a lifetime, from long-term consequences such as disfigurement, physical pain, nerve damage and emotional shock and distress.

The article gives the example of a Spanaway woman who was attacked by a dog two years ago in Mountlake Terrace. She had to undergo a series of lifesaving operations. Then, she endured a series of reconstructive plastic surgeries. Physical pain aside, the emotional trauma was unbearable, according to the victim. Every time she looked at her body, she says, she relived the attack. Dog attacks also take a financial toll on these victims and their families because of the medical expenses, repeated surgeries and therapy.

If you are a dog bite victim in Washington State, you can seek compensation from the dog owner, whose negligence caused the attack. You could seek reimbursement for medical expenses, lost earnings, cost of hospitalization, reconstructive surgery and cost of psychological and physical therapy.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a dog attack, please contact the Seattle dog bite lawyers at The Bernard Law Group. We always offer FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultations for Seattle dog bite victims. Call us at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail us at info@bernardlawgroup.com. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure about Washington dog bite cases with useful educational information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Please contact Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008254586_dogbitevictims11m.html