Attorney Mike Zara provides experienced dog bite representation throughout North Carolina. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
Dog bite injuries can be physically and emotionally devastating, especially for children. Depending on the state, dog owners may be strictly liable for injuries caused by their animals, or liability may depend on whether the owner knew the dog was dangerous.
In North Carolina, personal injury cases are governed by specific state laws that affect how your case is handled:
North Carolina is one of only a handful of states that still follows pure contributory negligence. This means if you are even 1% at fault for your injuries, you may be completely barred from recovery. This makes having an experienced attorney critical in North Carolina personal injury cases.
Dog bite liability varies significantly by state. Some states follow strict liability rules, meaning the dog owner is liable regardless of whether they knew the dog was dangerous. Other states follow the 'one bite' rule, which requires showing the owner knew or should have known the dog had dangerous tendencies. Attorney Mike Zara is licensed in six states and understands the specific dog bite statutes in each jurisdiction.
Dog bites can cause serious physical and psychological harm, including deep lacerations and puncture wounds, nerve damage and loss of sensation, bone fractures particularly in children, scarring and disfigurement, infection including rabies and MRSA, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, and in severe cases, amputation or death. Children are particularly vulnerable to dog bite injuries and may suffer lasting emotional trauma.
Zara Injury Law represents dog bite victims throughout North Carolina, including Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, and surrounding communities. If you have been injured in a dog bite incident anywhere in North Carolina, contact us for a free case evaluation.