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What Kind of Compensation Can a North Carolina Dog Bite Victim Receive?

A dog bite can drastically alter the course of your life in a matter of seconds. A dog may provide little warning that it’ll act aggressively, and the shock of the attack can cause lifelong physical injuries and permanent emotional distress.

By Ben Whitley

/ 23 Jan 2025

What Kind of Compensation Can a North Carolina Dog Bite Victim Receive?

Keeping Your Holiday Gatherings Safe From Dog Bites

It’s always nice to have friends and family around for the holidays; beloved pets are no exception. Dogs are family, too. But for them, the holiday hustle and bustle—new people, strange dogs, unfamiliar decorations, and tempting food—can be stressful.

By Ben Whitley

/ 17 Dec 2024

Keeping Your Holiday Gatherings Safe From Dog Bites

Preventing Dog Bites: A Guide for North Carolina Dog Owners

Dog bites are more common than many realize. Any dog, regardless of breed, size, or training, has the potential to bite under certain circumstances.

By Ben Whitley

/ 26 Nov 2024

Preventing Dog Bites: A Guide for North Carolina Dog Owners

What Is the North Carolina One-Bite Rule?

Millions of people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. each year, and nearly 1,000 are treated in emergency departments every day.

By Ben Whitley

/ 30 Oct 2024

What Is the North Carolina One-Bite Rule?

A Dog Bite to the Face Poses Extreme Challenges

The phrase “man’s best friend” conjures images of people with big smiles and dogs by their side, wagging their tails. However, sometimes images are deceiving. When a dog becomes defensive or aggressive and bites someone, it can quickly escalate into a difficult and costly situation.

By Ben Whitley

/ 20 Sep 2024

A Dog Bite to the Face Poses Extreme Challenges

When Should You Be Concerned about a Dog Bite?

You may think that you’ll never be the victim of a dog bite, but over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. every year. Even if you don’t own a pet yourself, you’re still at risk of becoming a dog bite victim.

By Ben Whitley

/ 20 Aug 2024

When Should You Be Concerned about a Dog Bite?

Is It Time to Contact a North Carolina Dog Bite Attorney?

Let’s say you’re at a North Carolina park, and a dog approaches and bites you out of nowhere. What happens next?

By Ben Whitley

/ 26 Jul 2024

Is It Time to Contact a North Carolina Dog Bite Attorney?

North Carolina Makes Top 10 List of States Where Postal Workers Experience Dog Bites

Officials at the United States Postal Service recently released its annual ranking of top states for dog bites against postal workers, and North Carolina has made the list.

By Ben Whitley

/ 18 Jun 2024

North Carolina Makes Top 10 List of States Where Postal Workers Experience Dog Bites

Dog Bites Can Cause Expensive Injuries

Every minute, approximately eight people in the U.S. are bitten by a dog — that’s 4.5 million dog bites a year, according to federal data.

By Ben Whitley

/ 4 Jun 2024

5 Steps to Take After a North Carolina Dog Bite

Over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, and many of those bites are severe enough to cause lasting injuries. Even a friendly dog can become aggressive in seconds, endangering everyone in its path.

By Ben Whitley

/ 30 Apr 2024

5 Steps to Take After a North Carolina Dog Bite

Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Recall

Johnson & Johnson is recalling five Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreens after a sample tested positive for a cancer-causing chemical, benzene.

By Ben Whitley

/ 15 Jul 2021

Pool Accidents

A premises liability pool accident would occur when someone is injured at a swimming pool or swimming facility. There are local ordinances and rules that govern the operation of swimming pools as well as the common laws regarding premises liability cases.

By Ben Whitley

/ 15 Jun 2021