Here in Georgia, dog bite incidents are all too common. Although children are usually the victims of dog bites, adults can easily become targets for aggressive dogs as well. Regardless of who has been injured in your situation, it is important to under

stand that the dog’s owner is not necessarily responsible for his or her dog’s behavior.

Because most attacks happen when the dog is neither confined nor on a leash, it is illegal in most parts of Georgia to let your dog roam freely without a leash or other confinement. Therefore, if you or someone you know has been injured because a dog owner broke this law, then we can pursue a case against the owner. If your area is one of the few that do not have leash laws, though, we can still investigate by talking to your neighbors and checking public records to see if the dog has been aggressive toward humans before your injury.

Keep in mind that a second important part of dog bite cases is finding a source of insurance to cover your damages. In one of our recent cases, our client got a broken ankle when running from an unleashed pit bull. The dog’s owner, who was also a homeowner, told us that she did not have insurance as a result of not paying her premium. After we filed suit, we soon found that she had been wrong about the cancellation date—she did have insurance after all.

Because misunderstandings like this are common, you need a lawyer who is able and willing to investigate all the facts of the case, instead of overlooking details that could cost you a lot of the money you deserve.  

If you have any questions about this subject, do not hesitate to contact our office.