Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Risks of Crush Injuries from Dog Bites
Most dog bites produce expected injuries, such as puncture wounds, deep lacerations, infection, abrasions, and scratches. You may not realize how often victims suffer from crush injuries, which may or may not involve breaking the skin. A crush injury is defined as a compression of the extremities or other parts of the body, which… Read More »
Defenses Dog Owners Use to Defeat Georgia Dog Bite Claims
Dog bites can cause devastating injuries, emotional pain, and financial losses, so it is reassuring to know that you have options to recover compensation. Under Georgia’s dog bite law, an owner can be held liable for careless management of the animal. In most cases, you seek monetary damages by filing a claim under a… Read More »
What are My Rights if I was Bitten by a Dangerous Dog Breed in Georgia?
There are many dogs that have the reputation as being dangerous breeds, but the data on dog bites offers more tangible proof that some classes of canines are a threat. Researchers compiled data on fatal bites over several years, as well as fatalities from bites in 2021, to come up with a list. They… Read More »
Tips to Keep Babies and Toddlers Safe from Dog Bites
Children and dogs have always shared a special bond, and it is this closeness that can also make kids vulnerable to dog bites from unpredictable canines. Statistics indicate that just over half of all victims are children, and the highest rate for child dog bites is the age group from 5 to 9 years… Read More »
What Does a “Classified” Dog Mean Under Georgia Dog Bite Laws?
The body of dog bite laws in the US comes from multiple sources, and the oldest is the common law. Our judicial system was based upon the concept of precedent, which means prior court decisions dictate the rights of victims. However, many US states have supplemented common law dog bite concepts by passing legislation…. Read More »
Criminal v. Civil Dog Bite Cases in Georgia
When you think of dog bite laws, your mind probably turns to cases where a victim seeks compensation for injury-related losses. You might not expect that there are some dog bite laws that are criminal, and Georgia’s Responsible Dog Ownership Act (RDOA) is an example. If the animal’s owner violates any of the provisions… Read More »
Serious Head Injuries from Dog Knockdown Attacks
You probably do not expect head trauma to fall on the list of the many types of injuries caused by dog bites, but it is not difficult to understand how they can occur. Large dogs do not just bite when attacking a victim, and they can easily overcome and knock a person down. As… Read More »
Common Infections from Dog Bite Injuries
You have probably heard the saying that a dog’s mouth is far cleaner than a human’s, and the statistics seem to confirm this on the surface. The American Kennel Club (AKC) points out that dogs have around 600 different forms of bacteria in their mouths, compared to 615 for humans. The AKC does follow… Read More »
Will I Have to do a Deposition for a Georgia Dog Bite Case?
Humans have always had a close connection with dogs, historically relying on them as working animals and enjoying them as loving pets more recently. Unfortunately, some canines can be unpredictable, becoming aggressive, biting, and attacking. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 336,000 victims seek emergency care at… Read More »
What Does It Mean to Provoke Under Georgia Dog Bite Laws?
Not all US states have enacted laws to protect victims who are bitten or attacked by dogs, but Georgia does have a statute that specifies legal remedies. The state dog bite law states that the owner of a vicious or dangerous animal is liable when it causes injury to someone else, if the reason… Read More »