In order to prove that the dog that attacked you was vicious, you will need to prove several criteria. An Atlanta personal injury lawyer needs all the details of your dog attack in order to successfully prove your case so make sure you are prepared during your initial consultation. The terms dangerous and vicious are made distinct by state law. A dangerous dog is one that causes injury by seemingly minor actions, such as jumping or bumping against a person, or even by being too friendly. A vicious dog is one in which its actions are done with harmful intent and is often based on what other dogs of the same breed have a tendency to do. Criteria for Labeling a Dog as Vicious Whether or not the dog was vicious depends on the following criteria:

the breed of dog;
the actions and behavior of the dog;
the dog owners actions; and
other criteria in accordance with the dogs area of jurisdiction.

There are also hybrid dog owner liability laws in Georgia. If the area has no leash laws, then a one bite rule is enforced, meaning that the victim can prove the dog is vicious, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before, such as if the dog displayed vicious behavior before. If there is a leash law, then the victim can claim that the dog was not at heel or on a leash at the time of the attack. If you were the victim of a dog attack in Georgia, you need a skilled Atlanta personal injury lawyer experienced in dog bite laws to bring the negligent dog owner to justice and help you claim the compensation you deserve. Rated one of the top trial lawyers in Georgia, Jason R. Schultz has the experience to win your case. Contact the Law Office of Jason R. Schultz at (404) 474-0804.

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What do I need to show the court to prove my dog attack was caused by a “vicious” dog in Atlanta?

A: In order to prove that the dog that attacked you was vicious, you will need to prove several criteria. An Atlanta personal injury lawyer needs all the details of your dog attack in order to successfully prove your case so make sure you are prepared during your initial consultation.

The terms “dangerous” and “vicious” are made distinct by state law. A dangerous dog is one that causes injury by seemingly minor actions, such as jumping or bumping against a person, or even by being too friendly. A vicious dog is one in which its actions are done with harmful intent and is often based on what other dogs of the same breed have a tendency to do.

Criteria for Labeling a Dog as Vicious

Whether or not the dog was vicious depends on the following criteria:

the breed of dog;
the actions and behavior of the dog;
the dog owner’s actions; and
other criteria in accordance with the dog’s area of jurisdiction.

There are also hybrid dog owner liability laws in Georgia. If the area has no leash laws, then a “one bite” rule is enforced, meaning that the victim can prove the dog is vicious, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before, such as if the dog displayed vicious behavior before. If there is a leash law, then the victim can claim that the dog was not at heel or on a leash at the time of the attack.

If you were the victim of a dog attack in Georgia, you need a skilled Atlanta personal injury lawyer experienced in dog bite laws to bring the negligent dog owner to justice and help you claim the compensation you deserve. Rated one of the top trial lawyers in Georgia, Jason R. Schultz has the experience to win your case. Contact the Law Office of Jason R. Schultz at (404) 474-0804.

by Jason R. Schultz Jason@JasonSchultzPC.com