Georgia Law – Dog Bite FAQ

In some cases, yes. Under Georgia’s “one bite rule,” if the owner knows the dog is potentially dangerous, they are responsible for keeping the dog from harming others by taking reasonable precautions. Owners of a “vicious” or “dangerous” dog who “carelessly manage” the animal may be liable if the dog injures another person. In this […]

Yes, if your child suffered serious injuries from the dog bite, the dog’s owner may be liable. In some limited situations, the owner or landlord of the property where the bite occurred or their insurance carrier might also be liable. When a child is bitten by a dog, it can be very upsetting – no […]

No, Georgia does not have a one-bite rule, which holds a dog’s owner responsible for injuries caused by the dog if it has previously bitten someone. But you may still be able to seek compensation for your dog bite injuries in many situations under Georgia laws about dog bites. Georgia’s Responsible Dog Owner Act states […]

Sometimes dogs can be triggered by stresses in their environment or by sudden changes they experience. When a dog acts out, sometimes a dog bite injury can occur. In situations in which dogs act aggressively and seriously injure someone, the dogs’ owners can be held liable for damages. Usually, some negotiation will take place between […]

If your dog suffered from a dog bite from another dog in Georgia, you might have a case for liability against that dog’s owner. Georgia follows a “first bite rule,” which means that the owner is not always liable for a dog bite if the dog has previously never bitten a person or animal before […]

Furry friends are great until they bite! You can file for dog bites compensation because of it. Unfortunately, many dog bites stay with us for the long haul because of the scars left behind. Once dog bites are treated and healed, scars can cause various types of disfigurement (visible damage, including loss of a body […]

It depends on your injuries and other damages. A dog bite or attack can cause not only physical pain and suffering but also serious financial losses. Georgia ranks 14th in the nation for the highest cost of dog bite claims, with an average cost of $47,968.24 per claim. For the year 2019, just under 500 […]