Dog Bite Accident | Douglasville Dog Bite Attorney

In both adults and children, dog bites are common. Dog bites can cause permanent disfigurement and psychological trauma. The most serious cases may result in death. A dog bite can result from a surprising attack. It is sometimes impossible to know in advance whether a dog will attack. It doesn’t matter how nice the dog appears to be; even a perfectly calm dog is known to attack.

Each state has different laws governing dog bites. Most states recognize a common law cause of action to create liability for the dog owners who were aware of their dangerous dogs. Also, many states have passed statues for dog bites that will create liability in most cases with limited defenses available to dog owners.

The Georgia statues on dog bites are in favor of dog owners in that they require the Plaintiff to show more than one ground for liability. However, every case is different and one should consult with an attorney in order to determine a case for liability.

Below are steps to follow if you or your child is bitten by a dog:

Remember the dog's appearance.
Make sure to be vaccinated for rabies.
Do not talk to the dog owner or insurance company concerning your injuries or what happened.
Only make statements to the police officers on the scene.
Seek medical treatment.
Consult with an attorney to help you get the compensation you need for your medical bills and pain and suffering.

Below are steps to follow to protect you and your child from a dog bite:

Before petting a dog, ask the owner if the dog bites.
When a dog is sleeping, eating, or resting, avoid any annoyance to the dog.
If there are two dogs or more, be careful, one might be protective of the other.
Do not rough play with the dog.
If a dog seems scared, do not touch the dog as he/she may be dangerous.
Do not leave your kids unsupervised around a chained dog. A chained dog is more aggressive and alert to any movement than an unchained dog.
Know that male dogs are known to be more dangerous than female dogs.