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Key Points: While any dog can bite, some are bred or trained to be more aggressive than others. Properly socializing dogs will make them less likely to attack. In Georgia, dog owners can be found liable for injuries if the dog has a history of biting. Some Dog Breeds Are Known to Bite More Often […]
Key Points: Pitbulls bites are more likely to cause significant injuries than many other dog breeds. Appropriate and immediate medical care for any dog bite can help the victim avoid infection and other complications. Proper socialization and training of Pitbulls can result in a welcome companion and family dog, but it requires consistency from owners. […]
Key Points Smaller dogs are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. No matter the size of the dog, bites and attacks can be dangerous and lead to infections or other complications. Temperament is usually a better indicator than breed when it comes to the likelihood of a dog attack. Today, Americans are choosing small […]
Key Points: When you buy a home, you purchase an insurance policy to protect your property—the structure of the house as well as the belongings you keep there. While homeowners insurance is typically used to pay for property damage related to your home, most policies provide personal liability coverage as well. Personal liability coverage pays […]
Key Points: Dog bites can do severe damage to muscles, tissues, ligaments, tendons, and bones. Even if the skin is not broken, it’s still possible to suffer a crushing injury from a dog bite. It’s important to seek medical attention as soon after a dog attack as possible. A personal injury attorney can help you […]
Having a dog bite report or animal control report made after you have been attacked is an important part of proving and winning a Georgia or Atlanta area dog bite case. This article by our Atlanta dog bite attorneys may guide you thorough the process. Key Points: An Overview of Georgia’s Dog Bite Laws Much […]
Key Points: Dog attacks are a widespread occurrence in Georgia and often result in life-changing physical and emotional trauma for victims. The devastating effects of dog bites can include a variety of financial costs, such as medical expenses and lost wages, and nonfinancial costs, such as pain and suffering and diminished quality of life. Recovering […]
Key Points: Because of their size and trusting nature, children are often the victims of serious dog bites and attacks. In fact, according to the CDC (Center for Disease and Control), dog bites are a more significant health problem for children than measles, mumps, and whooping cough combined. They are also more common than injuries […]
Key Points: You or your child or a family member has been attacked and injured by somebody else’s dog. What should you do next? Your first job after a dog attack is to get medical help for your injuries and to call animal control. You’ve done that? Good! Evidence Needed to Prove a Georgia Dog […]
Key Points: Every day in Georgia, people are attacked and bitten by dogs. The injuries from these attacks can range from small puncture wounds that might be treated at home to out-and-out mauling, which can result in hospitalization, extensive treatment, and multiple reconstructive surgeries. Because even small dog bites can lead to infections, knowing how […]
This legal guide explains who may be held responsible as an owner and how to recover settlement compensation or a verdict awarded for injuries in your Georgia dog bite case. Key Points: Under Georgia dog bite laws, negligent dog owners and keepers may be held liable for damages when dogs injure people by biting, attacking, […]
Key Points: So, you or a family member has been seriously injured by a dog bite in Atlanta or elsewhere in Georgia. Your first instinct might have been to chalk it up to bad luck and try to move on. After all, you can’t sue a dog, right? Don’t give up hope. In many cases, […]
When you’ve been the victim of a dog attack and are injured, getting the maximum dollar amount for compensation is no doubt, on your mind. Rightly so. Dog bites and their aftermath can be very costly in terms of medical bills, lost work, and lifestyle changes. Particularly if your appearance has been changed because of […]
Key Points: When a dog attack disrupts your life, if you have medical insurance, medical bills are usually sent to your health insurance provider. This is because when it comes to billing, hospitals work directly with your health insurance provider, instead the dog owner. Once billed, your health insurance company then evaluates the accident, the […]
Key Points: State of Georgia Law allows dog bite and dog attack victims to recover money from negligent dog owners and keepers. This is true when an owner or keeper knows of a dog’s vicious nature but fails to properly control the dog. It can also be true when the owner/keeper carelessly allows a dog […]
Key Points: If you are a delivery person bitten or attacked by a dog anywhere in the State of Georgia, attorneys at The Millar Law Firm can help you today.As home deliveries of all types of goods, services and food increases and becomes more common, the number of delivery men and women bitten or attacked […]
This Georgia legal guide is provided by The Millar Law Firm, Georgia dog bite lawyers who specialize in helping the injured victims of dog attack cases. Key Points Most Georgia landlords are not liable to third parties for damages due to the negligence of a tenant, due to a legal concept known as “out of […]
Key Points: For many households, dogs are a significant and cherished part of the family. But, the unfortunate fact is that even beloved family pets can bite. Injuries from dog bites and attacks may include both major injuries and complications such as bacterial infections and scars or disfigurement. Other incidents can be as minor as […]
