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North CarolinaDog Bites Lawyers in Johnston County, North Carolina

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 Johnston County, North Carolina 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 Johnston County, North Carolina might be able to help you pursue justice in your case.

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George B Mast

George B Mast
Mast Law Firm
132 S 3rd Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
Licensed for 64 years, George B Mast is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Charles Mast

Charles Mast
Mast Law Firm - Smithfield
132 S 3rd Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
Licensed for 37 years, Charles Mast is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Christopher Adam Helmer

Christopher Adam Helmer
726 Riverwood Dr
Clayton, NC 27527
Licensed for 24 years, Christopher Adam Helmer is a Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law lawyer... read more >

Gordon Edward Billheimer Jr

Gordon Edward Billheimer Jr
248 Mattera Dr
Clayton, NC 27527
Licensed for 14 years, Gordon Edward Billheimer Jr is a Criminal Defense and Health Law lawyer who attended Washington and Lee University... read more >
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