Atlanta Dog Bite Lawyer
Dog bites can cause serious physical injuries and lasting emotional trauma, especially for children. Under Georgia law, dog owners can be held liable when their animal attacks. Landry Legal represents dog bite victims throughout the Atlanta metro area to recover compensation for medical bills, scarring, and psychological harm.
Georgia Dog Bite Liability
Georgia follows a modified "one bite" rule. An owner is liable if they knew or should have known the dog was dangerous (e.g., prior aggression, violating leash laws). If the dog was required to be leashed and wasn’t, that alone can establish liability. We investigate the animal’s history to build your case.
Common Questions
Dog Bites FAQ.
Is a dog owner automatically liable if their dog bites me in Georgia?
Not automatically. Georgia follows a modified “one bite” rule (O.C.G.A. § 51-2-7): the owner is liable if they knew or should have known the dog was dangerous, or if the dog was off-leash in violation of a local ordinance. A leash-law violation alone can establish liability in many metro Atlanta jurisdictions.
Who pays for dog bite injuries?
Most dog bite claims are paid by the owner’s homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy. If the attack happened at an apartment complex, the property management company may also share responsibility. We identify every applicable policy so your medical care, scarring, and trauma are fully covered.
My child was bitten by a dog. What should we do?
Seek medical care immediately, photograph the injuries, identify the dog and owner, and report the bite to animal control — the report documents the dog’s history. Then contact a lawyer. Children often need reconstructive surgery and trauma treatment, and we make sure long-term costs are part of the claim.
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