Under W. Va. Code 19-20-13, an owner or keeper who permits a dog to run at large is liable for the damages it inflicts. If the dog was on the owner's property or restrained, summaries say the one-bite rule or negligence applies. Your own fault reduces damages.
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West Virginia's dog statute, W. Va. Code 19-20-13, makes an owner or keeper who permits a dog to run at large liable for the damages it inflicts. Summaries describe a two-track system: strict liability if the dog was at large, and the one-bite rule if it was on the owner's property or restrained.
Keeping a known vicious dog is addressed in 19-20-20, and the deadline is two years.
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This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited West Virginia statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed West Virginia attorney.