Unfortunately, dog bites occur throughout the state on a frequent basis and children are usually the victims. From the outset it is important to know that the owner of a dog is not legally responsible just because the animal attacked someone. Normally we predicate responsibility on the fact that many of these attacks occur when the dog is not on a leash or confined. In most cities and counties in Georgia, it is illegal to have a dog off of a leash or without confinement and that violation of the leash law will enable us to make a just recovery for you. If there is no leash law in the area where the attack occurred, then we investigate by interviewing neighbors and reviewing public records to see if there are prior incidents where the animal showed aggression toward humans.

A second aspect of these cases involves finding insurance to cover the injury. In a recent suit that we filed, the victim broke his ankle while fleeing from an unrestrained pit bull. The homeowner denied that she had insurance coverage stating that she did not pay her premium. We filed suit and soon learned that the insurance was in place and the homeowner had been mistaken about the date of the insurance cancellation. It is important that your lawyer be prepared to file suit to gain discovery powers that uncover facts that are easily missed.

Feel free to call and ask questions about your dog bites case. You can reach Mr. Simon at 404-259-7635 or online by clicking here.