As people in Washington and around the country enjoy the summer outdoors, dog bites become more common. Most households in the U.S. have at least one pet in the home, but some dogs may be more prone to biting or other dangerous behavior. In addition, outside stimuli...

Washington residents could be bitten by another's dog, undergo treatment and be left with the bills. If they file a claim, the process may go more or less smoothly depending on what steps they took immediately after the incident. Below are the essential first steps....