Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Do You Need a Rabies Vaccine After a Dog Bite?
Rabies is not like it looks in the movies. You have probably seen terrifying images of aggressive dogs foaming at the mouth and transmitting rabies through their bites, leading to similar symptoms in humans. That is what rabies looks like when it is already too late. Today, most domestic dogs have been vaccinated against… Read More »
Concussion and Dog Attack Injuries
When a dog lunges at you, knocks you down, and bites you, the first thing you worry about is usually the bite injury. Will you need stitches? If the dog bites your hand, will you need surgery, and when will you be able to write again? Likewise, if a dog knocks you down, but… Read More »
What Happens If a Rescue Dog Bites You?
In Georgia dog bite injury cases, dogs are innocent until proven guilty. It is the plaintiff’s duty to prove that he or she did not provoke the dog to bite and, if applicable, to prove that the dog had a history of aggression. Likewise, “no kill” shelters give dogs the benefit of the doubt,… Read More »
Homeowners’ Insurance and Your Dog Bite Claim
Personal injury lawyers file fewer lawsuits than their websites and advertising billboards might lead you to believe. It is usually possible for personal injury attorneys to get clients the money they need without going to court. This is true not only in car accident and slip and fall claims, but also in dog bite… Read More »
Umbrella Insurance and Your Dog Bite Case
Most of us buy insurance policies either because the law requires it or because a family member or lawyer advises us to buy it, and we do not give much thought to what the insurance policy does or does not cover until we need to file a claim. You might watch your car insurance… Read More »
How Plaintiffs Can Protect Themselves in Dog Bite Liability Claims
It is easy to get money from an insurance claim related to an injury, but it is much harder to get enough money to cover all of your injury-related medical bills. A lot of people take the attitude that filing an insurance claim, especially against someone else’s insurance policy, is a lot like buying… Read More »
Common Scenarios Where Dogs Bite
When people claim that they can tell what their dog is trying to tell them, it is not just their imagination. Families with pet dogs have a familiar routine, and the humans and the dogs know what to expect. They know who tends to be in which room in the house at which times,… Read More »
Small Talk Topics to Avoid When Discussing Your Dog Bite Injury With Insurance Claims Adjusters
Interacting with people you know well is often awkward and uncomfortable, but when you meet a new dog, you usually become friends instantly. Whether you know it or not, you probably have a repertoire of behaviors that you use to win the dog’s trust and build a rapport with it. Of course, if you… Read More »
Can You Sue If a Dog Bite Inflicts Minor Injuries?
Domestic dogs are so friendly that it is easy to forget how much damage a dog bite can do. People play and roughhouse with rottweilers, German shepherds, and all kinds of other big, strong dogs, and the human and the dog seem to share an unspoken understanding that it is all in good fun,… Read More »
How Do You Prove That You Did Not Provoke the Dog That Bit You?
Georgia has a vast array of scenic natural landscapes, musical styles and regional cuisines. As a swing state, Georgia is not even uniform in the political views of its voters. Something that almost everyone can agree on in Georgia is that we love dogs. In fact, Georgia’s dog bite laws are more dog-friendly than… Read More »