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West VirginiaDog Bites Lawyers in Wood County, West Virginia

Although a dog may be man's best friend, these animals can often act in a way that is out of the human owner's control.


Under Wood County, West Virginia common law, an owner or caretaker for a dog may be help strictly liable for the damages caused by the dog after an attack or biting incident.


In some states, it must be shown that the dog owner knew the dog had hurt another person before. In other cases, even a first bite can result in a finding of strict liability. Of course, if the owner is negligent then other types of liability can be imposed.


Attacks by some breeds of dogs can cause severe injury or even death, but even bites by small dogs can cause pain and infection.


Find out more about how a personal injury attorney that focuses on dog bite cases in Wood County, West Virginia might be able to help you pursue justice in your case.

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James R Leach

James R Leach
Jim Leach, LC
34 Bickel Mansion Dr.
Parkersburg, WV 26101
James R Leach is a Personal Injury lawyer who attended West Virginia University College of Law... read more >

Walt Auvil

Walt Auvil
Rusen & Auvil, P.L.L.C
1208 Market Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Licensed for 43 years, Walt Auvil is a Personal Injury and Employment Law lawyer... read more >

David M Goldenberg

David M Goldenberg
Goldenberg Law Firm
200 Star Ave. Suite 222
Parkersburg, WV 26101
David M Goldenberg is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Robert T Goldenberg

Robert T Goldenberg
Goldenberg Law Firm
200 Star Ave. Suite 222
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Robert T Goldenberg is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >
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