Raleigh Dog Bite Lawyer

Were you bitten or attacked by a dog? A Raleigh dog bite lawyer at our law firm may be able to help. At The Whitley Law Firm, we help clients throughout North Carolina with dog bite cases, helping them with their civil claim against the dog owner and rebuilding their lives after a serious dog bite or attack. We have offices in Raleigh, Greenville, Jacksonville, New Bern and Kinston.

Unfortunately, the law regarding dog bites in North Carolina is restrictive, limiting a dog bite victim's ability to recover financial damages for the injuries he or she has experienced. While in some states a dog owner can be held responsible regardless of whether he or she intentionally allowed a dog to injure another person, in North Carolina a dog owner is only responsible in the following circumstances:

• A dog owner willfully and intentionally allows a dog over 6 months old to run at large at night, unaccompanied by the owner or some other person responsible for the dog.
• A dog owner may be held strictly liable for any injuries a dangerous dog inflicts upon another person (a dangerous dog may be a dog that has previously killed or seriously injured a person, a dog owned or trained for the purpose of dog fighting, or a dog that has engaged in specific aggressive or dangerous behavior).

Involving an Attorney for Your Raleigh Dog Bite Claim

Considering the potentially complicated nature of a dog bite case, we highly recommend that you talk to a Raleigh dog bite attorney about your options. We can talk to you about what happened, what concerns you have and what can be done to help you get the money that will help with medical expenses and the other damages that you have experienced as a result of the attack or injury. With our dedication to client service and knowledgeable legal counsel, we are here to offer you the legal assistance needed to make a difference in your case.

Helping Dog Bite Victims in New Bern, Raleigh, Kinston, Jacksonville and Greenville

Learn more about what we can do to help you resolve your case and face a more secure future. Contact a Raleigh dog bite lawyer today!