Dangerous Dog Attacks
Dogs bite approximately four million Americans in the U.S. every year, and over 800,000 of those bites require medical treatment (R. John Presutti, D.O., Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL). Many of these incidents involve an animal owned by a victim's family or neighbors, and over half of dog bite fatality victims are children (Sacks, Lockwood, Hornreich and Sattin, "Fatal Dog Attacks, 1989-1994," Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA). If you or someone you love has been injured by a dog bite or attack, you may wish to seek the counsel of a personal injury lawyer.
Risks Involved in Dog Bites and Dog Attacks All dog bites carry a risk of serious injury, infectious disease, and death. Injured persons should seek medical treatment immediately after an attack. Serious medical conditions can arise after a dog bite, including chronic edema (swelling), liver disease, tetanus, and rabies. Many dog bites can result in tears to joints or limbs, or even loss of limbs. If you've been seriously injured in a dog attack, contact us now to see if you have a personal injury claim
Laws Relating to Dog Attacks
A victim can sue to recover damages for personal injuries from dog bites, but not all states have specific statutes regarding dog bites. Dog bite cases are subject to town, city, county, state, and even federal regulations, depending upon where they occur, but dog owners are often liable for the behavior of their dogs. In some cases, strict liability may apply to whoever had custody of the dog at the time of the attack. In these states, the victim only has to prove who the owner of the dog was to recover damages, and not whether anyone's negligence was a factor in the attack. An owner can also be liable if he knew about the dangerous propensity of the dog and failed to prevent an attack from occurring by securing the dog from the public. If you are injured by a dog bite or dog attack in North Carolina, a consultation with a personal injury law firm such as the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin can be of great value. If you've been injured in a dog attack, contact us now to see if you have a personal injury claim
