Category Archives: Dog Bites
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Our law firm handles personal injury matters for people throughout Georgia. As we talked about earlier, Georgia law generally assumes a dog is not dangerous until it has already bitten. If the dog has bitten or displayed potentially aggressive behavior, its owner can be held liable for injuries and damages caused by the pet. Assigning… Read More »
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A K-9 unit was relieved of duty in San Diego after the dog bit its handler. This case illustrates that even a well-trained dog may attack and injure its owner, trainer or even innocent bystanders. So it is not surprising how many people are bitten by dogs each year. The Georgia Department of Health reports… Read More »
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that children account for approximately half of the 800,000 Americans who seek medical treatment for canine-inflicted injuries annually. These attacks result in emergency department treatment for 386,000 injuries and 16 deaths annually. A vicious dog attack causes physical and psychological scarring, disfigurement, and even death. Taking legal… Read More »
