Some dogs can be aggressive or overprotective by nature. Aggressive dogs may attack haphazardly and overprotective dogs might perceive a threat even when there isn’t one. Dogs aren’t really responsible for their own behavior, but their owners are responsible for their dog attacking another person.
As a victim of a dog bite, you or your loved one can hold the dog’s owner accountable for your injuries and other damages, like your medical bills. One of the Marietta personal injury lawyers from Kaine Law can help you hold the owner accountable and seek compensation.
What Damages Can I Recover After a Dog Bite Incident in Marietta?
In a personal injury claim, you could request any damages you incurred related to the incident and your injuries. With the help of a lawyer from our firm, you may find it easier to list your damages.
Depending on the severity of the incident, you may have some of the following damages and others:
- Medical bills (such as a bill for stitches and a tetanus shot)
- Physical therapy bills or bills for other kinds of rehabilitation/care
- Pain, suffering, and/or mental anguish
- Wrongful death damages if you lost a loved one due to a dog attack
Recovering Your Damages
With a lawyer from our firm, you won’t have to file your claim yourself or communicate and negotiate a settlement with the other party’s insurance company. Your lawyer will take care of these things for you and, if necessary, take your case to trial and argue for a favorable verdict.
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Can I Sue for a Dog Bite in Georgia?
You absolutely could sue in your dog bite case. However, typically, a person should sue only if their case is very serious. For example, you may choose to sue if your injuries are severe or if you lost a loved one due to their injuries.
You could also sue in other situations. For one, you could sue if you believe the dog owner violated a county or city law or ordinance, such as a requirement for dogs to be on a leash outside of their owner’s private property. You could also sue if you believe the dog owner knew their dog was dangerous and didn’t do enough to prevent an incident from occurring.
Your lawyer can help you decide whether or not to sue in your case.
Meeting the Deadline to Sue in Georgia
There’s a deadline to file a lawsuit in Georgia. Claimants have two years after the day of their dog bite incident to file a personal injury suit, according to O.C.G.A § 9-3-33. Our Marietta dog bite attorneys can help you comply with this deadline and streamline the legal process as much as possible.
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Establishing the Dog Owner’s Liability
After hiring your lawyer, one of the first things they’ll do is search for evidence of the dog owner’s negligence and liability. For example, the owner may already have a dog attack case or an ordinance violation against them, which may suggest the owner is consistently negligent.
Your lawyer will examine:
- The police report in your case
- Bystanders’ photos or video footage of the incident or incident scene
- Your medical documents and bills
- Witness and expert testimonies
After your lawyer has compiled evidence of the dog owner’s negligence and liability, your lawyer will have to prove negligence and liability. This requires showing:
- Duty of care: The dog owner was responsible for making sure their dog didn’t attack anyone.
- Breach of duty: The owner was irresponsible and their dog attacked you.
- Causation: The owner’s irresponsibility and the attack caused your injuries.
- Damages: Your injuries led to damages, like medical bills and pain and suffering.
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For decades, our firm has been representing dog bite victims, victims of other personal injury incidents, and victims’ families. Our personal injury lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for their clients, and they’ve received many awards, including a 10.0 rating from Avvo.
Since our lawyers work on a contingency basis, your lawyer won’t charge you any fees for their services unless they recover compensation for you. You won’t pay for your initial consultation with our firm, either.
If you choose to hire one of our lawyers, you can expect your lawyer to take over your case in its entirety so you’ll be able to focus on other matters, like your recovery and your family.
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Make Sure You See a Doctor After a Dog Bite in Marietta
One of the most important things to do after being bitten by a dog is to see a doctor. Even if you only suffered what appears to be minor scratches, you need a medical assessment. Dog bites can lead to infections and spread diseases. You want to be sure you get the proper treatment, such as antibiotics.
Another reason to seek medical attention is to protect your right to compensation. Medical documentation can help us link the attack to your injuries, an essential part of establishing a dog owner’s negligence. It can also help us assess your economic damages. We want to make sure we fight for fair compensation.
Connect With Us for a Marietta Dog Bite Lawyer
To learn more about Kaine Law and access your free consultation, contact us today. During your consultation, we’ll provide a case review, so a member of our team will go over your (or your loved one’s) incident, damages, and legal options.
Regardless of what the situation is, we’re here to help. Even if you lost a loved one in a dog attack, we can help you hold the owner accountable. Contact Kaine Law today for your free consultation and case review.
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