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West VirginiaDog Bites Lawyers in Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh County, West Virginia might be able to help you pursue justice in your case.

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Joshua Mingo Winters

Joshua Mingo Winters
J. Mingo Winters Attorney at Law, PLLC
129 Main St. Suite 302
Beckley, WV 25801
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Matthew B Fragile

Matthew B Fragile
Pat C. Fragile & Associates
412 S. Kanawha St.
Beckley, WV 25801
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Christopher Michael Davis

Christopher Michael Davis
The Wooton Law Firm
201 N. Kanawha St.
Beckley, WV 25801
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Pat Clinton Fragile

Pat Clinton Fragile
412 S. Kanawha St.
Beckley, WV 25801
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Benny G Jones

Benny G Jones
123 Main Street
Beckley, WV 25801
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