Category Archives: Dog Bites
How We Get Money For Victims Of Dog Bites
If you were bitten or attacked by a dog in Georgia, it should come as some comfort to know that there are multiple theories of liability under which you may qualify for monetary damages. The state dog bite statute allows you to recover if the owner was careless in managing the animal, allowing it… Read More »
4 Facts About Georgia Dog Bite Laws Victims Need To Know
Americans love their household pets, but dogs tend to come out on top when it comes to the most popular animal companions among families. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), an estimated 69 million homes have a canine, though some reports indicate that up to 85 million dogs are living in US households…. Read More »
Safely Meeting An Unfamiliar Dog in 3 Steps
We often encounter unfamiliar dogs in our daily lives. While walking through the neighborhood, we may meet neighbors walking their dogs. Dogs and their owners also frequent public places like parks and outdoor seating at restaurants. Visiting loved ones during the holidays and on other occasions like birthdays and anniversaries can also bring us… Read More »
I’ve Been Bitten by a Dog, What Do I Do Now?
Each year in the United States, around 4.5 million Americans experience a dog bite, and more than 885,000 of those bites require medical attention. The skilled lawyers at the Zagoria Law Firm are specialists in these types of attacks in Atlanta and are known for analyzing each situation carefully to find clarifying evidence that… Read More »
Which Careers are Most Susceptible to Dog Bites?
In the United States, about 4.5 million people get bitten by a dog every year. That’s more than 12,000 people per day. Additionally, almost one out of five of those who have been bitten seek medical treatment. To make matters worse, nearly half of those are children, followed by the elderly. However, some people… Read More »
Jury Trial Victory In Dekalb County
ATLANTA, GA – February 18, 2019 –Zagoria Law, an Atlanta-based law firm specializing in personal injury cases, is pleased to announce a jury verdict of $218,868.24 in DeKalb County State Court, in the case of Sherry Whitfield v. Veronica Hernandez and Gerson Ventura, Civil Action File Number 17-A-65849-5. On July 9, 2016, Sherry Whitfield… Read More »
Dog Bite Breeds
The most labeled bite breeds Pitbulls and Rottweilers are often labeled as the most dangerous dog breeds. It is important to note one of the reasons cited for the high incidence of attacks. Among these breeds, the main cause is their selective breeding for dogfighting. In fact, any dog that is trained or encouraged… Read More »