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Dog bites can cause catastrophic injuries, sometimes requiring reconstructive surgery, skin grafts, and other extensive medical care. If a dog attacked you or a loved one, our Asheville personal injury lawyers at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC can help. Contact us today to discuss your legal options with an experienced team of advocates and learn more about the benefits of working with an Asheville dog bite attorney.
Our Dog Bite Attorneys Will Protect Your Rights in Asheville, NC
A dog attack is more than a physical assault. It can cause severe and long-lasting emotional trauma. Our personal injury attorneys help you fight for all the compensation you deserve, covering your physical, financial, and emotional damages.
Our legal team at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC has served over 10,000 clients. We are fiercely dedicated to protecting individual rights, and our efforts are reflected in our 4.9/5 star rating on Google. Our goal is to always provide excellence in legal representation in every case, with every client, and at every stage.
We offer a free, no-obligation case review to each potential client. This initial consultation allows us to answer your questions, hear your story, and offer you legal advice. Should we decide that working together would benefit your case, we will do so on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no fees until we successfully recover compensation for you. If we do not recover compensation, you do not pay.
Hear From Our Clients in Their Own Words
Our clients are powerful spokespeople for our personal injury law firm, as this testimonial example shows:
- “I cannot express how much we love Farmer & Morris Law. They treat you like you matter and always make sure you understand what is going on. We worked with them for a few years on a difficult case and the outcome was very favorable! Even after the case was over Hannah still reaches out to us to check on us. This law firm is the best! If we ever need anything else we will definitely be going back to them!” -Jerrica F.
If you’d like to read more words from our clients, you can do so on our testimonials page.
Compensation for the Losses You Suffered After a Dog Attack in Asheville
According to Forbes, millions of people suffer dog bites each year in the U.S., about 20% of which require medical attention. Each animal attack is different. Which of your losses may be covered and how much you may recover for those losses depends on your unique circumstances and the losses you suffered.
Our Asheville dog bite attorneys will help you identify each loss and file a claim for damages with the appropriate party.
Your losses may include:
- Medical costs from the date of your attack to the present, as well as estimated future medical expenses
- Income lost during your recovery period, as well as future earnings if your injuries are severe enough to prevent you from returning to work
- Pain and suffering, which may linger for months or even years
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Permanent disfigurement or disability that can affect you physically and emotionally
- Loss of quality of life
- Wrongful death damages, if a vicious dog caused the death of your loved one
Contact us at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC for a free consultation about the damages you’ve suffered.
Dog Bite Laws in Asheville, North Carolina
The city of Asheville requires dogs to be leashed, licensed, and vaccinated against rabies. If a dog bites you hard enough to break the skin, the city’s Animal Services division asks you to report the bite by calling 828-252-1110.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 67-4.4 specifies when a dog owner or handler may be liable for a dog bite victim’s losses. In general, the owner of a “dangerous dog” (one that has shown previous aggressive or violent behavior) is strictly liable for injuries caused by their animal. Your Asheville dog bite injury lawyer will work to prove the animal owner knew or should have known their dog was dangerous, indicating their liability for your injuries.
Dog bite laws in North Carolina are specific and extensive. Working with an attorney experienced in this field of law can benefit your case.
The Statute of Limitations for Filing a Dog Bite Lawsuit in Asheville, NC
If a dog attacks you, you will likely pursue a personal injury settlement with the responsible party’s homeowner’s or renter’s insurance company. Our Asheville dog bite injury attorneys will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf and, in most cases, both parties will agree to a fair settlement.
However, sometimes the insurance provider may deny the claim or negotiations may fail. When this happens, your other option to recover fair compensation is to file a personal injury lawsuit and seek a compensation verdict or judgment through the courts. If you do not file your lawsuit within three years of the date of your injury, the court may bar you from doing so, per N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52.
We encourage you to reach out to our personal injury law firm as soon as possible after your dog bite injuries occur, so we can ensure you do not miss this crucial deadline.
Get the Legal Help You Deserve for Your Dog Bite Claim in Asheville
A severe dog bite can put you in the hospital for a long time, and you may face a long road to recovery. You and your family should have the time and space to focus on getting your health back. Our attorneys at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC are here to provide that time and space.
Your Asheville dog bite lawyer will manage communications and all legal aspects of your case, so you can get back on your feet. Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. We’re here for you.
