Atlanta Dog Bite Representation For Injured Victims
Being attacked by a dog, or any animal, is a terrifying experience that can leave you with physical and mental scars. While these attacks can happen to anyone, some of the people who are most at risk include mail carriers, delivery people, children and the elderly. Repair techs and other professionals who enter a home may also be at an increased risk for dog bites.
At Protentis Law LLC in Atlanta, our experienced attorneys have helped many people through the trauma of a dog bite by ensuring they recover the financial compensation they need to pay medical bills and make up for lost income. You may also be entitled to damages for pain and suffering. Our team understands that this may be a difficult time for you and your family, especially if a child was hurt. You can rely on us for caring, assertive representation throughout the process.
In fact, after years of litigation, our firm recently recovered $7 million for a dog bite victim after she was attacked by two pit bulls. This recovery was made against the victim’s apartment complex, which had prior knowledge of the dogs’ dangerous behavior and took no remedial action, and the owner of the dogs who allowed them to run loose through the apartment complex. This outcome is believed to be the largest recovery on record for a dog bite victim in Georgia.
The Repercussions Of Dog Bites Are Severe
People who survive a dog attack can suffer serious wounds, including:
- Bite wounds
- Torn flesh and muscle tissue
- Broken or crushed bones
- Loss of an eye
- Bites to the face and neck
- Bites to the hands and arms
- Infection
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Emotional trauma
Unfortunately, in the worst cases, the injuries are fatal. If you lost a family member to a dog bite, you may file a wrongful death suit for additional compensation.
What Is The Rule In Georgia Regarding Dog Bites?
In Georgia, a dog owner is responsible when their dog injures a person, if the dog is deemed dangerous or vicious under Georgia law. This can be a confusing area of law. However, our firm has the expertise and knowledge to advise you whether a dog meets the legal definition of dangerous and vicious. Just tell us what happened; we offer a free consultation to discuss your specific claim.
We are committed to holding negligent dog owners responsible for the injuries their dog causes. If the dog was already deemed dangerous or vicious, the owner is supposed to have a minimum of $50,000 of liability coverage for the purpose of compensating victims. We will investigate the incident and let you know your options. As a subset of premises liability law, dog bites are something we have considerable experience handling.
Let Our Lawyers Seek The Compensation You Need In An Atlanta Dog Bite Case
Find out today what your legal options are should you or a loved one become a victim of a dog attack. Located in Atlanta, we serve people in the surrounding area and throughout the Southeast. Just call 404-692-7112 or contact us online. Your consultation is free.