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Previous dog owner? The dog had only been in the family's home for less than a month. North Carolina's one-bite rule may affect dog bite cases that involve this particular dog. Without knowing the dog's history, it is difficult to say if negligence might fall on the dog's previous owner. Did the previous owner know of an incident where the dog bit another person or animal? An investigation would be necessary. Statistics show that children are the victims of dog attacks more often than adults. Supervising children--especially toddlers--around dogs is critical.

Who? When children drown or are injured in a swimming accident, a responsible parent or guardian may be a liable party if they failed to observe the child. The Hendersonville drowning involved 18-year-old Joseph Gordon Thompson. Local news has not reported if Thompson was under the influence, suffered preexisting health conditions, or if the friends he was swimming with contributed to his struggles in the water. What? Thompson's sudden difficulty swimming resulted in him being under water for about five minutes, as per witness statements in local news reports.

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