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It is easy to feel overwhelmed and confused after a dog bite injury. Instead of trying to navigate the aftermath of a vicious dog attack by yourself, let a dog bite lawyer serving Belmont handle your case for you.
A Belmont personal injury lawyer from Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC can handle your legal case from start to finish. This includes identifying the liable party and pressuring their insurer to pay you a fair settlement. Call now for a free case evaluation.
How Our Attorneys Work for Belmont Dog Bite Clients
Getting the money you need is not always easy. It can take a great deal of time—months or even years—and effort to convince the liable party’s insurer to offer a fair settlement.
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC can assign a lawyer to work with you on your case. Your personal injury attorney will:
- Stay in close touch with you at all times (we are available 24/7)
- Gather evidence regarding how the animal attack happened and who is responsible for paying for your losses
- Stay on top of day-to-day tasks, including filing paperwork and fielding phone calls from the at-fault party’s insurer
- Meet with the insurance adjusters and work hard to persuade them that you deserve all the damages you have asked for
- Fight back against any attempts the insurance company makes to reduce what they pay you or blame you for the attack
- Decide when and if it is appropriate to take your case to trial (e.g., if negotiations stall)
- Prepare for trial and speak for you in the courtroom, if necessary
- Ensure you understand your rights and have the information necessary to act on those rights
Starting Your Belmont Dog Bite Case
Since building and fighting a lawsuit can take such a long time, it is in your best interest to begin your case as quickly as possible. Call Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC now so your Belmont dog bite lawyer can start to strategize.
When you call our personal injury law firm, we can give you all the information you need to decide whether to hire a personal injury attorney and explain what we can do to help you achieve the outcome you want.
Belmont Dog Bites and Your Right to Damages
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. §1-52, you have just three years from the day of your injury to pursue financial damages like the following:
Medical Expenses to Treat Your Dog Bite Injuries
According to the Mayo Clinic, serious animal bite injuries might require a trip to the hospital, shots, and special care to prevent infections.
We urge you to get whatever care you need immediately and worry about getting reimbursement later. Not only can putting off medical care endanger your health, but it can also give the insurance company a reason to suspect the dog bite did not cause your injuries.
The Dog Bite’s Effect on Your Career
Depending on what part of your body the dog bit and how serious the injury is, you might have to work light duty or stay home from work altogether. This could cost your family significant income and even crucial job benefits, such as health insurance coverage.
If you suffered catastrophic injuries, you might never be able to return to your previous job. No matter how much money or earning capacity you have lost, a fair settlement can compensate for it.
Physical and Mental Dog Bite Effects
Aside from the bite’s impact on other areas of your life, the animal attack itself has been extremely painful. You might even have suffered psychological trauma as a result of the sudden and frightening nature of the attack.
Your bodily injuries have done just as much harm as your financial losses, if not more. Our Belmont dog bite attorneys at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC can determine how much money your pain and suffering are worth.
Who Is at Fault for a Dog Bite in Belmont?
In most cases, the dog’s owner bears legal responsibility for an unprovoked dog attack. It is, after all, their duty to:
- Provide for the dog’s basic needs, including food, shelter, and training
- Keep the dog contained with a fence, a leash, or a crate as appropriate
- Warn others about the presence of a dangerous animal on their property
A dog owner who fails to fulfill these duties can be held liable for any resulting dog bites, per N.C. Gen. Stat. § 67-4.4.
Is the Dog’s Owner Always at Fault?
While negligent dog owners are often at fault for dog bites, to say they are “always” responsible would be an exaggeration. Some dog bite claims involve other liable parties, such as:
- The person who owns the property where the dog owner lives
- A third party who was watching the dog while the owner was away
- A manufacturer who sold the animal owner a faulty device that did not restrain the dog as it should have
Do You Know Who Is at Fault in Your Belmont Dog Bite Case?
Even if the liable party’s identity seems obvious, things are not always what they seem. For example, the dog owner may be liable, but that does not mean they bear sole responsibility for your bite; some cases involve more than one at-fault party.
As part of our legal services, we can investigate your case and tell you exactly how it happened. We will aim to ensure:
- You get fair financial compensation that covers all your losses
- You hold all of the at-fault parties responsible and allow no one to get away with their negligence
- You protect other Belmont residents from the negligent dog owner
- You can rest easier knowing our dedicated and compassionate legal team is handling your case
We Fight for Belmont Residents After Devastating Dog Bites
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC has served over 10,000 clients throughout the Carolinas. Now, we want to assist you with your case. To learn more about how a Belmont dog bite lawyer from our team can help you, contact our office for a free, confidential consultation today.
