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

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Dorwin John Wolfe

Dorwin John Wolfe
200 Kerens Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
Licensed for 33 years, Dorwin John Wolfe is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

David Aaron Sims

David Aaron Sims
Law Offices of David A. Sims, PLLC
P.O. Box 2659
Elkins, WV 26241
David Aaron Sims is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Gregory Rean Tingler

Gregory Rean Tingler
Law Offices of David A Sims, PLLC
PO Box 2659
Elkins, WV 26241
Gregory Rean Tingler is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Richard W Cardot

Richard W Cardot
Rt 1 Box 131-A
Beverly, WV 26253
Richard W Cardot is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >
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