Dog Bite Accident

Experienced Dog Bite Accident Lawyer Blake Swan Fights to Get You Maximum Compensation

Have you or a loved one been injured in an animal attack? In the United States alone, about 4.5 million dog bites occur every year. Nearly half of those bites are to children. Approximately, one in five of those bites require medical attention to treat infection. A dog bite attack can cause severe and long term injuries. Swan Law serves clients who have been injured by a dog bite and need legal counsel. Even if the dog bite didn't break the skin, it is still considered a bite and the owner is liable for their dog's actions. We will help you file a claim, calculate your losses, and obtain a fair settlement.

A dog attack can be a terrifying experience and may cause serious physical and emotional harm, especially in children. Handling a dog bite case can be a complex process, so it is critical to have an experienced dog bite attorney on your side from the very start. Swan Law has that experience. To learn how we can help you succeed in your dog bite claim, call us now at Swan Law (912) 200-7066 or fill out contact form at the bottom of this page to book your free evaluation.

Can I sue if the Dog doesn't break the skin?

A person may sue an owner for a minor dog bite that didn't break the skin. In one case, Johnson vs McMahan a worker was injured when he fell from a ladder after a dog had closed it's jaws on his pants. The bite didn't break the skin, but the evidence showed that it caused the worker to fall off the ladder and then suffered injuries.

Common Dog Bite Injuries

If you have suffered from a dog bite, seek immediate medical attention and then call us immediately.

• A dog bite can lead to:
  
• Puncture Wounds
  
• Infections
  
• Nerve Damage
  
• Lacerations
  
• Tetanus
  
• Face Injuries
  
• Scarring
  
• Cellulitis
  
• Disfigurement
  
• Amputations
  
• Rabies
  
• Throat injuries

If you sustained an injury from a dog attack, reach out to us now. Call Swan Law 1-912-200-7066

What to Do After a Dog Bite or Animal Attack

TIME is CRITICAL in Dog Bite Cases, so you need to take the following steps right away.

• Seek medical attention right away, if needed.

• Secure any evidence (take pictures)!

• Get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses.

• Look or ask around to see if there were any security cameras that might have captured the attack.

• Find out who owns the dog?

• Identify other possibility liable parties ( example: the homeowner)

• Get the homeowner's insurance information for the dog owner and/or homeowner who owns the property where the attack occurred?

Call Swan Law for a Free Case Evaluation 1-912-200-7066. We will walk you through the process and file and your claim.

Statute of Limitations for Dog Bites

The statute of limitations for a victim to sue for a dog bite is two years in Georgia, but certain steps need to be taken right away to maximize your opportunity to recover damages against the dog owner. If you are a loved one is a victim of a dog bite seek medical attention and then call us immediately.

Bitten by a dog? You might have a case. Dog owners are generally liable when their dog attacks someone, even if the owner did not know their dog was potentially vicious before the attack. Under State law, if a dog owner was found liable for what their dog did, they are responsible for paying your medical bills, even if it was the first time the dog ever bit anyone.

How to Prove That Your Dog Didn't Bite Someone

To avoid liability, the defendant (dog owner) can win by convincing the judge that the plaintiff did not prove all necessary elements of their case or providing a successful defense. Providing a strong affirmative defense means that the defendant can win the case even if the plaintiff proved all of the elements required in a dog bite injury case. As in any injury claim, the plaintiff (the person suing) must be able to prove that the defendant is liable for the incident that lead to the harm.

• Some defenses in a dig bite case are:

• Plaintiff was trespassing on the property when the accident occurred.

• Plaintiff provoked the dog.

• Plaintiff assumed the risk of a dog bite, for example a delivery person can see that there is an excited, barking dog in the yard that is not chained and they decide to enter anyway.

What type of Compensation Can I get?

In addition to your medical bills, your dog bite attorney will work to get you compensation for lost wages as well as pain and suffering damages. If the dog bit someone before, or the dog is regularly vicious and the owner knew about this behavior, they can face punitive damages. A dog is considered vicious if it aggressively injures or kills someone without being provoked.

How our Dog Bite Attorney's Can Help

• Among other critical steps, your Swan Law attorney with work with you to:

• Make a report of the incident to animal control (a get a copy of the report)

• Coordinate your medical care and document treatment.

• Contact any medical care and document the treatment.

• Contact any relevant insurance companies and establish a claim.

• Represent you against the other party and diligently pursue the maximum possible recovery.

• Negotiate a settlement either outside of court or take the matter to trial.
  
  

How Do I Establish My Claim?

• In order to establish your dog bite claim, you must be able to prove that:

• The other person owned the dog that attacked you.

• The dog bit you while they were on private property or in a public place.

• You are harmed.

• The dog's owner caused you harm.

To ensure that you have a case, reach out to one of our experienced dog bite attorney's at Swan Law. We are here to help you recover damages after an attack. Call us now 1-912-200-7066.

What Should I Not Do?

• Do NOT give any insurance company any information and do not sign anything without first discussing it with your lawyer. Insurance companies even your own are interested in protecting themselves from claims as much as possible. Any information you give them will be used against you to destroy or minimize your claim.

• Do NOT try to settle the case yourself. You may be entitled to financial compensation for damages you don't even know exist. For example: The value of your case increases when you receive medical treatments or other medical procedures. Those treatments are damages and increase the value of your claim.

It is IMPORTANT to contact us as soon as possible after a dog attack. We will go after full compensation for all damages you are entitled to recover.

Swan Law Can Help You

Dog bite lawsuits are complicated, as they sometimes come between people who have close relationships. Moreover, they are often liable parties that you may not even be aware of.

Call us today, we are experienced and will fight for your to get the maximum compensation. It doesn't cost you a penny for us to help you. 

We work on a contingency basis, which means YOU PAY NO LEGAL FEE, UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE.

Contact us 1-912-200-7066 or fill out form below.