Dog Bites and Dog Owner Negligence

People who have sustained injuries after dog bites usually wonder if they can file lawsuits against dog owners.  Like all personal injury cases, dog bite victims must prove that negligence, which can be downright tricky without help from a personal injury attorney.

It is a well-known fact that negligence is a complicated area of law that involves many exceptions and circumstances.  Generally speaking, negligence occurs when a person does something he/she should not have done or does not do something he/she should have, which results in another person suffering injuries.

In cases involving dog bites, a pet owner may be accused of being negligent if:

§  the pet owner lets his/her dog run free

§  the pet owner does not securely restrain his/her dog on a leash

§  the pet owner does not keep his/her dog in a secured area

These are just some examples of pet owner negligence that may uphold in court and enable victims to move forward with personal injury lawsuits.

If you have questions about filing a personal injury claim in North Carolina, now is the time to consult with a Raleigh personal injury lawyer by contacting the Whitley Law Firm.