A Winston-Salem man recently got bitten by a dog. Normally, we think little of these stories. Person gets bit, gets a few stitches, no big deal. This gentleman had flesh ripped from bone. Ligaments torn. He required serious medical treatment. Now he is $60,000 in debt. Unfortunately, dogs get one free bite in North Carolina. Generally speaking, if a dog has not attacked before, it is virtually impossible to show that it is foreseeable that the dog poses a danger to the public. If you can not prove that such an attack was foreseeable, you can not prove your case. The story may be read here: http://www.journalnow.com/news/columnists/scott_sexton/sexton-life-altering-dog-attack-leaves-man-with-debt-few/article_4d59d249-91c6-59d7-bec7-4bbfa38f784d.html.
If you have been attacked by a dog, please contact the Law Office of Kevin J. Williams, PLLC, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at (336)793-8459 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your options. You may also e-mail Kevin using the contact form.
