dog bite

[kassie30]

I live in N.C. While visiting a friend, her dog bit me on the finger. The dog was fenced in her backyard,Ireached over the fence to pet him. I waited till the next morning to go to the emergency room. It had gat infected overnight.I ended up having emergency surgery that day. My "so-called" friend now will not talk to me or take any calls from me. She has went so far to block my number! Is her homeowners liable??

 

[ALawyer]

Could be, depending on the facts -- I am not sure if there is a "every dog gets one bite" approach in NC, but if she knew she had a dangerous dog, she'd be liable (unless you provoked the dog, also knowing it was dangerous) and if she had homeowners/renters insurance it likely would pay the out of pocket costs. This is one to see a lawyer about IF you had serious injuroes or nent scaring. If they take the case, no fee until you recover.