Dog Bites

Three-year old Gage was playing in his Augusta, Georgia yard when a loose 80-pound pit bull attacked him out of nowhere. Gage was left with over 200 stitches along his head, face, and legs from the dog attack - along with a lingering fear of going outside. He has had to endure multiple plastic surgeries and now walks with a limp.

This story is all too common in Georgia. Dogs bite 4.7 million Americans each year according to the Center for Disease Control, 800,000 of which require medical help, and half of which involve children. Dog bites can result in scarring, emotional trauma, nerve damage, and permanent disfigurement. In many cases, these dog attacks could have been prevented if not for negligent pet owners. In the case of the little boy named Gage, the dog that attacked him had broken from a shoddy chain and easily escaped from its yard. The owner was cited for failing to control his animal and for not having proof of a rabies vaccination.

Talk To An Experienced, Compassionate Ally

At Terrell Law Firm, PC, Michael Terrell and his dedicated staff work towards finding justice for dog bite injury victims every day across Georgia. A dog attack may only last a few seconds or minutes, but the repercussions on your everyday life can be dramatic as you struggle with medical bills, physical therapy, reconstructive surgeries, and post-traumatic stress.

Although the dog might not have known any better, the dog's owner certainly should have. You both need and deserve compensation for what happened to you or your child. With a thorough knowledge of Georgia dog bite cases as well as a commitment to his clients, Michael Terrell can help you though your hard times and find as much normalcy as possible.

Are You Familiar With Georgia Dog Bite Laws?

Unfortunately, Georgia dog bite laws have not been modernized, as has been the trend in many neighboring states. The laws, some of which date back to the early 1900s, favor dog owners over dog bite victims by requiring two different grounds for liability.

To prove that an owner is liable for his or her dog's action, your dog bite lawyer must first prove that:

• The dog was considered vicious, dangerous, or aggressive, and that the owner had knowledge of that aggressiveness.
• The owner of the dog was careless in having the dog leashed, fenced, or isolated, or the owner let the dog wander at liberty in violation of local dog ordinances.
• The dog bite victim did not provoke the animal in any way.
  

Although Georgia's dog bite laws are somewhat obsolete and do not weigh the personal responsibility of owners very heavily, Georgia judges have been making recent court decisions in favor of dog bite victims - court decisions that are slowly aligning the state's dog bite laws with more modern sentiments about pet ownership and safety. Still, Georgia has some of the most complicated dog bite statutes in the county, and the best way to understand how your specific case appears in the eyes of the state law is to consult with a dog bite attorney.

Call Us Today To Discuss Your Dog Bite Accident Case

Each dog bite case is unique - and there are no hard and fast rules that can determine whether or not your particular dog attack case should be pursued. The best way to understand the legal repercussions of your dog bite accident and injury is to sit down with a specialized lawyer to discuss your case in detail. Let us piece the evidence of your case together and create a distinctive plan that best suits your distinctive situation. 

If you live in Georgia and have been injured in a dog bite accident, call us today toll free at (888) 761-4064 or fill out the form on this page for a free legal consultation. Together, we can work together to maximize your compensation and find a just solution to your accident.

Terrell Law Firm is located in Marietta, Georgia, and serves clients throughout the state of Georgia.

Cities: Atlanta, Marietta, Athens, Hiram, Douglasville, Acworth, Kennesaw, Canton, Austell, Mableton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Duluth, Decatur, Athens, Lagrange, Newnan, McDonough, Peachtree City, Lawrenceville, Covington, Conyers, Dalton, Cartersville, Rome, and Washington.

Counties: Cobb County, Fulton County, Paulding County, Douglas County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County, Gwinnett County, Clayton County, Clarke County, Troupe County, Henry County, and Bartow County.

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