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Georgia’s Dog Bite Laws Explained (Part B)

Dog Bite Laws in Georgia: Dog Owner's Responsibilities

According to the dog bite laws in Georgia, dog owners are required to do the following:

• Keep dogs labeled dangerous or potentially dangerous confined inside or outside the home - the dog should be kept in a locked pen or behind a fence in which it can't escape, and humans, especially small children, cannot enter. When the owner walks the dog, it must be muzzled and restrained with a leash or chain, and whoever is walking the dog should be physically capable of restraining the animal.

• Register dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs with the state of Georgia.
• Post signs warning people to beware of the dog - the sign must be clear and contain a uniform symbol.

• Carry liability insurance, minimum $15,000, for any injuries the dog might cause. Additionally, owners must have a minimum $15,000 surety bond for anyone the dog might injure.

To determine whether you have a legitimate case after a dog attack in Georgia, your Turin dog attack attorney will consider Georgia's dog bite laws as well as:

• the extent of your injuries;
• your current and possibly future medical expenses (for example, If a child has been the victim of a dog attack in Georgia, plastic surgery for the scars may have to be delayed until the child stops growing);
• whether you were hospitalized;
• whether you were forced to take time off from work; and
• your pain and suffering.

If it is determined you have a legitimate case, your Turin dog attack attorney will fight to prove the dangerous dog was not provoked into attacking and was not restrained, therefore establishing the owner was negligent when the dog attack in Georgia occurred. Your Turin dog attack attorney can also negotiate with the dog owner's insurance company to help you receive a fair settlement. If an appropriate settlement can't be hammered out, your Turin dog attack attorney will not hesitate to take action in a formal court of law.

You can help your case by seeking medical treatment immediately after the dog attack in Georgia and following all of your doctor's orders. While you focus on recovery, your Turin dog attack attorney will fight to preserve your legal rights.

Contacting a Turin Dog Attack Attorney

After you receive medical treatment for a dog attack in Georgia, schedule a consultation with a Turin dog attack attorney. As the victim of a dog attack in Georgia, you have rights the insurance companies cannot ignore. Insurance companies 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 on your case - 404-474-0804.

A dog bite is a traumatic event resulting in serious injury. Multiple deaths are reported each year as a result of the most vicious attacks. Often a bite will result in permanent scarring, nerve damage and a significant risk of infection. Call (404) 474-0804 or toll free (866) 455-4709 today for a Dog Bite Lawyer you can trust.

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