Dog Bite

In the past, home deliveries were mainly limited to postal workers and pizza delivery personnel. Nowadays, many services, including UPS, FedEx, DoorDash, Instacart, and others, deliver a wide range of items to our doorsteps, from groceries and office supplies to...

A dog may bite during play but often will bite when it perceives a threat. Without proper socialization and training, your dog is more prone to aggression toward other people and dogs. If your dog bites another person or pet, the victim may suffer severe emotional...

Our dogs are friendly and affectionate with us, and we would like to think they do not pose a threat to others. Still, dogs are animals, and sometimes instinct kicks in, and they behave aggressively, out of protection or fear. When a dog in Washington State lashes out...

2020 brought many drastic changes to Washington as our state felt the brunt of the pandemic at the very start of the year. Strict lockdown protocols led to the closure of numerous business, ultimately forcing many into work-from-home lifestyles. With all this extra time at home, many chose to adopt puppies to deal with isolation. However, this brought a whole…

By Pendergast Law on January 26, 2021 Seeing a dog in public can be a delightful event, but that joy can quickly turn to terror when Fido suddenly attacks you. You may have been enjoying a run or stroll in Washington Park Arboretum or Discovery Park when, without warning, you found yourself the victim of a serious dog bite. The…

By Pendergast Law on June 4, 2020 Dog bites come with cuts, bruises, broken bones, and emotional trauma, but infections are another major risk most people forget about. As much as we love dogs, we all are aware of how filthy their mouths can be. After a dog bite, victims can suffer from a range of medical conditions and diseases…

By Pendergast Law on February 12, 2018 You wouldn’t think being a mailmen is inherently dangerous. But these jobs have certain risks. One of the biggest dangers? Dog bites. Dogs are very territorial and don’t like it when a stranger enters their property. This can cause them to become violent and attack mailmen or couriers who are just trying to…

By Pendergast Law on November 11, 2016 In March of 2016, the tragic news of an elderly woman who was attacked and killed by her neighbor’s dogs shocked Seattle-area residents and brought into focus the state’s dog bite laws. Fortunately, Washington State has some of the most favorable laws when it comes to the victims of dog bites.   The…

By Pendergast Law on November 1, 2016 Of all the people who might suffer an attack from an aggressive dog, children, especially young children under the age of 10, are the most vulnerable. This is because children have a natural affinity for animals but often are not aware of the special care that must be taken when dealing with unfamiliar…

By Pendergast Law on April 12, 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that well over 100,000 people are treated for dog bite injuries every year. Any one who’s suffered a dog bite knows that dog bites can cause serious damage and lingering physical and emotional trauma. This is especially true in young children, who are at the highest…