Monthly Archives: November 2023
What Does It Mean That Georgia Is a One Bite State?
The principle underlying personal injury cases, including those that relate to dog bite injuries, is that the injured person, known as the plaintiff, has the right to collect payment from the defendant, who is a party responsible for the incident that caused the injury. The money the plaintiff can get from the defendant is… Read More »
What To Look for in an Atlanta Child Dog Bite Attorney
Their trusting nature and fascination with dogs often put children at risk of bites, often because they do not understand that canines are still wild animals that can attack. Statistics indicate that around 51 percent of all dog bite victims are children 17 years old or younger. Plus, the rate of dog attacks against… Read More »
How Fatal Dog Bite Cases Work in Georgia
While more than millions of people seek emergency care for dog bite injuries in the US, fatal dog bites are thankfully quite rare. According to a nonprofit group for victims of dog attacks, DogsBite.org, the five-year average number of deaths from bites is 38 every year. The animal would have had to inflict devastating… Read More »
How Do You Prove That the Dog That Bit You Was Vicious?
Georgia’s dog bite liability laws are different from those of most other states. In most places, the dog owner is responsible for any injuries caused by the dog, just as the owner of a car is responsible for any accidents caused by his or her car. By contrast, in Georgia, dogs are innocent until… Read More »