Dog bites are painful, traumatic, and can even result in lifelong disability. Because of the risks associated with dog bites, dog owners are required to keep their dogs on a leash and under control when outside their yards. When they fail to do so, they can put other people at risk. Hundreds of thousands of people need medical attention each year because of dog bites, and many of those victims require treatment in emergency rooms. If you or a loved one were injured by a dog that wasn’t restrained, enclosed, or leashed, you may be eligible to file a claim for compensation. The Savannah personal injury attorneys at Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers want to investigate your dog bite case and work hard to get you the money you deserve.
Our attorneys have handled cases of dogs knocking over cyclists, disfiguring faces, and causing the loss of skin so severe that skin grafts were required. We have nearly 20 years of experience assisting victims like you, and our No Fee Guarantee® means you have nothing to lose when you put your case in our hands.
The truth is, our canine best friends are not always on their best behavior. Statistics from across the country show that:
Closer to home, dog bites are also a great concern. County health department reports indicate the scope of the problem in Coastal Georgia as far back as 1999:
In response to the problem, these counties all implemented a dog-bite reduction program that include strong local ordinances, stepped-up enforcement, consistent reporting of dog attacks, and community-wide education.
For victims to pursue claims for compensation after dog bites in Georgia, one of two criteria must be met:
In addition, other stipulations also may be involved, including conditions that must be met for dogs to be taken off private property and even the maximum length of their leashes.
While some dog bites are minor wounds that heal without much treatment, others can be severe and even life-threatening. If you were bitten by a dog that wasn’t properly restrained, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for the following expenses:
Unfortunately, some victims of dog bites experience all three of these outcomes. At Owens & Mulherin, we believe innocent people should never have to pay for an injury that was caused by a dog owner’s negligence. If you or a family member suffered a dog bite, contact our lawyers today for a free case review.
Although dog bites can be disfiguring, painful, and even disabling, filing a successful claim for compensation against dog owners isn’t always easy. At Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers, we have represented dog bite victims like you for the past two decades, and we know what it takes to build a strong injury claim on your behalf.
We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us at 912-212-2100 or contact us online to get in touch. All our initial consultations are free, and we’ll be here to answer your questions and address your concerns every step of the way.