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Is a Dog Bite Injury Compensable?

When a young child or adult is bitten or attacked by a dog, the owner and the victim immediately become wary of what the future may hold.

The pet owner may be fearful that the victim will take a lawsuit against him or her, while the victim, on the other hand, will worry that he or she will not have enough money to cover the extent of the damages.

With both parties fearful for their financial future, justice can only be sought for the victim with help from a competent Raleigh personal injury attorney.

Unfortunately, the law surrounding personal injuries and dog bites and attacks in North Carolina is restrictive, and only certain circumstances are compensable.

In the following situations, a victim may be able to recover compensation for a dog bite injury:

  • The dog owner allows the animal, over six months in age, to run freely at night, unaccompanied by the owner or another responsible caretaker.
  • The dog owner, according to law, may be held responsible for any injuries a “dangerous dog” inflicts upon another person. For this purpose, a dangerous dog is defined as one that has killed or serious injured a person in the past, a dog trained for the purpose of fighting or a dog that has previously engaged in specific aggressive behavior.

If you or your child has been harmed by a dog or another animal, please talk to the Whitley Law Firm as soon as possible. A Raleigh personal injury attorney at the firm will need to quickly investigate the case to determine if you are eligible for compensation.

Personal injury claims such as this can be quite difficult to navigate, and without a lawyer on your case, you may find it to be virtually impossible.

To learn more about animal attacks and dog bites, contact a Raleigh personal injury lawyer from the firm today.

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