Dog bite lawsuits are at an all-time high in America today, while animal awareness remains at an all-time low. Even the dog bite laws in some states are outdated, which can have a negative effect on dog bite victims and the animals -- equally. In the State of North Carolina, there is a dog bite statute in place that protects dog owners from “dangerous and irresponsible behavior that would have resulted in liability as long ago as the 17th and 18th centuries.”

Outdated thinking and practices don’t stop here. Would you believe that in this day and age you can still find huge compounds filled with dogs bred specifically for fighting? Would you also believe that animal neglect is at an all-time high, and there are millions of homeless animals roaming the streets of America? This is not only a scary situation for the animals trying to protect themselves, but there are also numerous safety concerns for the individuals who may find themselves in the path of an abused or angry animal that attacks.

There are nearly 5 million animal attacks involving dogs yearly in America, ranging from minor bites and scratches to vicious attacks that could result in death. While death occurs in less than 100 of the reported dog bites or attacks that occur across America annually, dog bites that require hospitalization are common.

If you become the victim of an animal attack, seek medical help immediately. If you sustain significant injuries that result in medical costs, loss of wages, and pain and suffering, you will have to hire a North Carolina dog and animal bite lawyer or attorney.

A personal injury attorney or lawyer will be well-versed in North Carolina dog-bite laws and statutes in order to argue your dog-bite case successfully, and recover the maximum amount of damages you are entitled to under North Carolina law.

Keep in mind that in every state, a victim can recover compensation from a person whose negligence caused the attack, a person who violated a leash law or a dog bite law prohibiting dogs from "running at large," and a person who kept a dog with the knowledge that the dog had a history of injuring people.

To find an experienced attorney, visit the American Bar Association. The ABA offers free access to 1000’s of accident, personal injury, and dog and animal bite lawyer and attorney profiles in North Carolina .

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