Each year, there are 4.5 million dog bite victims from dog bites in this country which also raised premiums for home insurance. Unfortunately, Georgia was among the 20 worst states for dog bites. Dog bites cost insurers $675 million last year. According to State Farm...
What legal theories apply to a dog bite case?
As previous posts here have noted, dog ownership comes with many responsibilities. However, even when a dog owner is not aware of any dangerous propensities of their pet, it may be possible to hold them liable for a dog bite. When an individual suffers harm due to a...
Taking action after suffering a dog bite
Being a dog owner in Georgia and elsewhere comes with many responsibilities. This goes beyond ensuring that the pets are healthy, fed and taken care of. This also means ensuring that people are safe around your dog. Suffering a dog bite can be a very shocking event...
Holding a dog owner liable for a dog bite in Georgia
Owning a pet is fairly common in Georgia and other states. Whether it is a cat, dog, rabbit, bird or fish, owning a pet comes with many responsibilities. It means caring for it, keeping it safe and ensuring it is healthy. Beyond that, owning a pet means protecting...
Helping you take action following a dog bite
Owning a pet is very typical for residents in Georgia. For those that consider themselves dog people, there are many responsibilities that come with being a dog owner. This goes beyond ensuring that their dog is fed, bathed, healthy and taken care of. Dog owners have...
Study examines dog breeds in dog bite cases involving children
Dogs may be "man's best friend," but even a seemingly-friendly dog can bite. Dog bites can result in serious physical injuries. Dog bites can also cause significant emotional trauma. People in Richmond Hill may wonder if some dog breeds are more prone to bite than...
Can trespassers sue for dog bite injuries?
It is common for Georgia residents to see "beware of dog" signs posted on their neighbors' gates, fences and homes. These signs warn others that a canine is present in the house or yard and that the dog may not be restrained. Signs of this nature are often used to...
When emotional support dogs attack
In December of last year, a man reported being attacked by an emotional support dog in the parking lot of a store in his community. Just a few weeks ago, a five-year-old girl was mauled by an emotional support dog in an airport terminal. Emotional support dogs are...
Dealing with the aftermath of a dog bite
The morning you set out to take a leisurely stroll through the park probably felt like any other. You certainly never expected to come across a dog that would lash out and viciously bite you. But these incidents unfortunately do happen. While the injuries suffered can...
What are my rights if I am bitten by an off-leash dog?
Animal owners are responsible for maintaining their pets in a safe and secure manner. That means that if they take their pets out of their homes they must be able to control them in the event it is necessary. While some Georgia owners have their pets trained to...