Georgia residents are often reminded of the importance of keeping themselves and their children vaccinated to prevent the spread of certain devastating communicable diseases. In some areas, children cannot enroll in school if they do not have current shots for some...
How can dog attacks on children be prevented?
An attacking dog can cause serious harm and even death to a victim of any size or age. However, when dogs attack children, the harm they inflict may be compounded by the size of the child compared to their canine aggressors. Every year too many children in Georgia and...
Provocation and recovery for a dog bite injury
Anyone who has ever played with a puppy may know that the more aggressive the person is with the dog, the more aggressive the dog may get with them. A dog may get more and more excitable as their owner or playmate encourages them to run, chase or fetch; in Georgia, a...
A review of Georgia’s dog bite law
It is not uncommon for a Georgia family to keep a pet at home for their own enjoyment and it is especially not uncommon for the pet to be a dog. Dogs are known for the love they offer to their humans and the loyalty they exhibit to the individuals who care for them. A...

