Dog Bite Attorney in Columbus

In the state of Georgia, there is a strict liability law for dog bites. That means that if a person who owns a dog allows the animal to attack and cause injury to another person — either due to careless management or allowing the dog to wander freely in a city or county that requires a leash — that dog owner may be held liable in damages to the person injured.

In the city of Columbus, dogs are required to be restrained by a leash and under the control of a responsible person when in public parks, according to the animal ordinances of Muscogee County.

In Georgia, the claims process for recovering compensation for damages inflicted by a dog bite is generally straightforward; however, depending on the details of your claim, certain complications may arise.

It is important that you hire a Columbus dog bite attorney with experience successfully navigating these types of cases. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling dog bite cases and, in handling your claim, will investigate the incident by evaluating:

• Your involvement in the event;
• The dog’s behavior and previous history of attacks;
• The location of the attack;
• If any warning signs were posted;
• The owner’s compliance with the law.

Your attorney’s investigation can help to reduce the impact of any allegations suggesting you were partly at fault for the bite and resulting injury. The attorneys in our Columbus office are proficient and thorough investigators and have a history of building successful claims on behalf of their clients.

If you have been injured by a dog bite, you may be entitled to recover compensation for present and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, veterinary bills, and property damage.

To learn how our Columbus dog bite attorneys may be able to help, please complete our free case review form today.