Most people think of dog bites when it comes to lawsuits—but what if a dog caused your injury without ever touching you?
In North Carolina, if a dog chased you into traffic, caused you to trip and fall, or led to any other injury due to aggressive or uncontrolled behavior, the dog’s owner may be held legally responsible.
At Burt’s Law, PLLC, we help people injured due to reckless or negligent pet owners across the state.
🐶 When Is a Dog Owner Liable Without a Bite?
You may have a case if the dog:
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Chased you into the road, leading to a car or pedestrian accident
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Caused you to trip or fall trying to escape
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Acted aggressively and scared you into injury
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Escaped from a yard or leash due to poor containment
North Carolina law requires dog owners to maintain control of their animals. If they fail to do so and you’re hurt as a result, they may be liable for your damages.
🚑 What to Do If You Were Injured While Fleeing a Dog
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Call 911 and report the incident to animal control
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Get medical treatment right away
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Document the scene and injuries
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Identify the dog’s owner if possible
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Speak with a personal injury attorney
💵 What Damages Can You Claim?
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Medical bills and future treatment
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Lost wages due to missed work
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Pain, fear, and emotional trauma
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Property damage (like a broken phone or bike)
Even if the dog never touched you, the law may still be on your side.
⚖️ Why Burt’s Law, PLLC?
We’ve handled unusual and overlooked injury cases, including those caused by animals. Don’t let insurance companies brush off your pain just because there wasn’t a bite—we’ll fight to prove the dog’s behavior led to your injuries.
📞 Call Today: (866) BURTS-LAW
🌐 Visit: www.burtslaw-nc.com
🆓 Free consultation – You only pay if we win.
