Understanding and Preventing the Likelihood of a Dog Bite Attack in Georgia

Most Americans are surprised to learn that nearly 5 million people are victims of dog bites each year, and about half of those are defenseless children. Many parents believe that their children are only at risk for a dog bite in Georgia when they are around unfamiliar or stray dogs. 

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), people with dogs living in their homes are among those who are at the highest risk of suffering a dog bite attack. The more dogs living in the home, the higher the prevalence of dog bite incidents. 

The CDC also reported that adults with more than 2 dogs in the home are 5 times more likely to be bitten by their own dog. The lesson in these statistics is that even beloved family dogs are capable of biting. This may mean a neighbor or other familiar dog. If your child was a victim of a dog bite in Georgia, you need to understand your legal rights under Georgia’s dog bite law. 

Parents should protect their children from dog bites by teaching them that dogs are not human and how to behave around dogs to avoid being bitten. An unforeseen dog bite from a known dog can sometimes be a red flag that the dog isn’t feeling well or is threatened by his surroundings.

Learn more about the costs of child dog bite injuries and how to prevent an attack by visiting our article library or consult a Bowden child injury lawyer. 

Contacting a Bowden Child Injury Lawyer

If your family has experienced a dog bite attack, you need to fully understand Georgia’s dog bite law and how it may apply to you. As the victim of a Georgia dog bite attack, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation – (404) 474-0804.