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Atlanta Dog Bite Lawyer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has calculated that more than 4.7 million Americans sustain dog bites every year. Of those, about 800,000 receive medical care and of those, 368,000 are treated in an emergency room. Many are children. Depending on the size and strength of the dog, a bite can sever a finger, damage facial nerves, penetrate to body organs, cause infection, and certainly cause emotional trauma. If complications arise, they can even turn out to be fatal.

Pet Owner Liability

When someone is injured by a dog, responsibility can be attributed to the dog owner who may have had inadequate fencing or no dog lead, allowing the dog to run free. In the case of fencing the property owner could be the apartment building owner and the building manager could also be found negligent.

Sometimes a person keeps a dog knowing full well that it is poorly-trained and tends to attack certain people – perhaps children in general, or anyone who attempts to pat it. Liability may also be ascribed to a person who was in charge of the dog at the time of the incident. That could be a dog sitter or trainer or anyone who was walking the dog. A skilled Atlanta dog bite lawyer could review your case and determine who may be liable.

Steps to Take Following a Dog Bite

When you consult with our Atlanta dog bite attorneys about your concerns, we will give you specific information for your case such as:

  • Your legal rights as a victim
  • How we can represent an injured child
  • How Landlords and Homeowner Associations can be liable for
  • What kind of compensation is available to you for emotional and physical injuries

The injuries from a dog attack can be severe and life altering. The damage can range from broken and fractured bones to significant scarring and deformities. It is not uncommon for the victim to be left with such great physical injuries that plastic surgery is required. However, even that may not fully repair the damage.

If you have suffered from an attack by a dog, contact the Hart & Hart for a free dog bite injury consultation. As a victim of someone else’s negligence, you have the right to compensation for your injuries.

When man’s best friend turns on you, serious physical and emotional injuries occur. Negligent dog owners must be held accountable for the actions of their pets. It is the job of a pet owner to protect people from being attacked. If you have been injured in an animal attack, you need an experienced Atlanta injury attorney to fight for your rights. Hart & Hart will seek the justice you deserve.

Contact Our Atlanta Dog Bite Attorneys Today

Hart & Hart represents families and children who sustain injuries from animal attacks. An Atlanta dog bite lawyer could fight to recover full and fair compensation for those who have been hurt through someone else’s negligence in controlling their pets. We have the experience necessary to negotiate your dog bite claim to the maximum result.

If you have been hurt in an animal attack, Hart & Hart is here to help. Complete the online Free Case Evaluation form and we will contact you to discuss your case, or call us directly at 800-200-HART.

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