Monthly Archives: October 2022
Georgia Leash Laws: What Constitutes A Safe Restraint To Prevent Dog Bites?
Georgia dog bite laws protect victims of canine attacks by allowing them to seek damages from an owner who carelessly managed the dog, but there is an important qualifier in the language: The statute on liability for dangerous animals states that, when proving the dog is vicious, it is sufficient to prove that it… Read More »
Where Do Monetary Damages Come From After A Pit Bull Bite In Georgia?
When it comes to assessing dangerous breeds of dogs that bite or attack, there are generally two camps: Those who believe viciousness is a product of the canine’s upbringing, and others who say the breed is inherently dangerous. Still, the data about pit bull attacks does not lie. Statistics indicate that: Compared to other… Read More »
Why Children Suffer Far Worse Dog Bite Injuries Than Adults
To start, one of the key reasons that children suffer worse dog bite injuries is that they are bitten much more often than adults. Some studies report that up to half of all dog bite victims are children, and statistics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal the dangers. Almost… Read More »