Dog Bite Lawyer Bellevue, WA
Justice for Victims of Pet Owner Negligence
- Millions collected for clients
- Access to top expert witnesses
- 15+ years serving Greater Bellevue
- 10.0 Avvo Rating
What to Do After a Dog Bite
Once you’ve received medical care for your injuries and are on the path to healing, it’s important to take steps that protect your legal rights and strengthen your potential case. Making sure to take these measures after a dog attack can make a big difference in your recovery, both physically and legally:
- Call a Lawyer Immediately: A lawyer in Bellevue can protect your rights from day one and handle all communications with the insurance company.
- Back Up All Evidence: Save and duplicate any photos or videos of the scene, your injuries, and the dog. Store them in multiple locations so nothing is lost.
- Limit Conversations: If an insurance adjuster calls, be polite but firm: you will only discuss the incident through your lawyer. This prevents statements from being twisted against you.
- Stay Off Social Media: Avoid posting about the attack or your injuries. Even innocent comments can be taken out of context and used to undermine your claim.
- Keep All Medical Appointments: Attend every follow-up visit, even if you feel better. Consistent treatment records show the seriousness of your injuries and prevent insurers from arguing your condition isn’t significant.
Call Us Before Time Runs Out
It Pays to Take Action Today
Washington law limits the time you have to file a dog bite claim. You likely have three years from the date of the injury. Every day you wait makes it harder to gather evidence, locate witnesses, and build your strongest case. Contact Quick Law Group, PLLC today to protect your rights before the clock runs out.
We Give Victims Hope
"Matt and his team are thorough, patient, and calculated lawyers, who always made me feel heard, cared for, and optimistic. I went through years of doctor appointments, and continue to get treatment from this accident, and they did an amazing job of collecting records and making my case. Thank you Matt and to your team in helping me over the past five years. Much gratitude." — S., 5-Star Review
What We Can Help You Collect
When Quick Law Group files a dog bite claim on your behalf, our attorneys will be looking to collect compensation for all the losses you have suffered. These can include:
- Medical Expenses: Emergency care, surgeries, medications, and rehabilitation.
- Future Care Costs: Ongoing treatment, reconstructive procedures, or therapy.
- Lost Income: Wages lost during recovery and reduced future earning capacity.
- Pain and Suffering: Physical pain, emotional distress, and psychological trauma.
- Reduced Quality of Life: Impact on daily activities, relationships, and independence.
Quick Law Group, PLLC will fight for every category of damages the law allows. We're seeking justice for today’s losses and working to protect your long-term well-being.
How We Prove Liability
In Washington, dog owners can be held strictly liable for attacks. That means they can be responsible even if their dog never bit anyone before, so long as the victim was in a public place or lawfully on private property, including the owner’s premises. But winning your case takes more than citing the law. If you decide to work with Quick Law Group, you can expect us to:
- Investigate the incident scene, including public or private property details. We secure photos or footage of the location, noting anything that may point to negligence, such as missing barriers, broken gates, or lack of warning signs.
- Collect eyewitness accounts and digital evidence, such as video or photos. Depositions from bystanders, property owners, or passersby can establish what happened before, during, and after the bite.
- Work with expert witnesses as needed. This can include animal behavior experts who can explain why the attack was preventable.
- Link your injuries directly to the incident through medical testimony. We compile medical records, clinical assessments, and expert testimony to create an undeniable link between the dog bite and your harm.
By building an airtight chain of evidence, we remove doubt about responsibility and push for the full compensation you deserve.
How We Fight Defense Strategies
Insurance companies and defense lawyers often try to reduce or deny payment by blaming the victim or questioning the injury. We know their playbook, and we know how to dismantle it.
- “You Provoked the Dog”: We show how your actions were reasonable and lawful, backed by credible witness testimony.
- “Trespassing” Claims: We prove you were legally on the property, whether as a guest, worker, or passerby.
- Downplaying Injuries: We use medical imaging, specialist reports, and expert testimony to demonstrate the lasting impact of the attack.
- Blaming a Different Cause: We tie your injuries directly to the bite incident, leaving no room for alternate explanations.
Our approach keeps the focus on the dog owner’s responsibility so you aren't left shouldering the burden of someone else's negligence.
Friends Refer Friends to Quick Law
"Matt and Liz have great experience and provide exceptional service dealing with the personal injury cases. Not only do they give you an honest assessment of your case, deal with the insurance companies on your behalf, guide and support you though the process, they also share their experience with what kind of medical advice to seek to help you get better. I have already recommended Matt and Liz to some friends and will happily do this again." — Svetlana, 5-Star Review
