Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
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 »