How a Clarksburg Dog Bite Lawyer Can Help Your Dog Bite Claim

If you or someone you care for has been the victim of a dog attack in West Virginia, you may be confused about the protocol for getting justice for your injuries. A Clarksburg dog bite lawyer can help you seek remedy against a vicious dog and negligent owner in several ways. 

West Virginia operates on a "one-bite rule" that essentially removes liability from the owner of a dog if a complaint of aggression or violence has never been filed for that dog with the local authority. Unless it can be demonstrated that the owner was somehow negligent in preventing the dog from harming someone, a dog without a record may result in zero action against the owner the first time it attacks someone.

For this reason, it's vital that you report the attack to the local authorities. If the dog has a history of violent acts in the past, you may be eligible for damages if the owner is found to be negligent in preventing the dog from additional attacks. If a dog attacks someone and already has a complaint of aggression or violence, then the owner will be considered negligent for failing to prevent a dangerous dog from harming another member of the community.

A Clarksburg dog bite lawyer can help establish the evidence needed to build your case and show that the owner of the dog that attacked you wasn't living up to the standards of pet ownership, which includes protecting others from potentially dangerous dogs.

Contact a Clarksburg Dog Bite Lawyer

Proof of injuries and evidence of owner negligence are just 2 of the factors you must contend with when filing a claim for a dog bite in West Virginia. If you have been harmed because of somebody else's negligence, don't hesitate to seek justice. The Miley Legal Group will work with you to fight for the compensation you deserve and help you to move on with your life. Contact us today for a FREE consultation - 1-304-931-4088.