Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Prove A Dog Bite Case Based Upon Georgia Leash Laws
With any personal injury claim, there are certain elements you must prove to qualify for monetary damages. This requirement applies to dog bite cases, but the facts that you need to show may be different depending on the basis of the claim. Georgia’s dog bite statute requires evidence that the animal was vicious or… Read More »
Non-Bite Dog Injuries That Require Emergency Care
A large percentage of US households are home to at least one dog due to their loving, family-friendly, and devoted nature. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports that 38.4 percent of households have dogs, for a total of 48.3 million canines. Many are well-trained and even-tempered, but it is important to remember that… Read More »
Extreme Risks Of Child Dog Bite Injuries To The Face And Head
Children are naturally drawn to dogs, so it stands to reason that they are more likely to be bitten. However, a closer look at statistics reveals the risks to children when it comes to bites around the head. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that 80 percent of severe dog bites to victims… Read More »
Important Evidence For A Georgia Dog Bite Case
Evidence is an important part of any criminal or civil case, so you can expect it to play a critical role when you are pursuing your rights as the victim of a dog bite. The Georgia Rules of Evidence govern the proceedings, and the provisions are quite broad in terms of scope. All relevant… Read More »
Emotional Effects Of Dog Bite Injuries
While some dog bites might involve just a nip or barely breaking the skin, these injuries can be quite serious. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there are 4.5 million dog bites every year that require medical care in emergency rooms, urgent care centers, or physician’s offices. The trauma may include serious lacerations… Read More »
What To Do After A Dog Bite
Many people love dogs and many are not fans, but there is one factor you can count on: With more than 69 million dogs living in American households, you will encounter these four-legged pets in public places and private homes. The vast majority of canines are obedient and trustworthy, but there are some that… Read More »
Dangerous V. Vicious Dogs Under Georgia Dog Bite Laws
When you or a loved one was bitten, it probably does not make much of a difference whether you would describe the animal as a dangerous or vicious dog. The injuries are excruciatingly painful, you will need immediate medical care, and you run the risk of infection after such an attack. Terminology is certainly… Read More »
Should I Accept Something From The Owner After A Dog Bite Injury?
Insurance policies cover many dog bite injury claims and, to the insurance companies that pay out, the losses can be extreme. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), dog bite claims cost insurers $882 million every year, at an average payout of $49,025 per claim. Of course, many of these insurance companies pass on… Read More »
Common Non-Bite And Knockdown Injuries By Dogs
When you think about the kinds of injuries dogs can cause, your mind first turns to bites. Not as many people consider the serious, catastrophic injuries that can result from a knockdown, mauling, or other attack that does not involve biting. Fortunately, Georgia’s dog bite statute covers injuries caused by a vicious or dangerous… Read More »
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 »