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Special Considerations

According to the statute of limitations, as per Georgia Code § 9-3-33, you generally have two years from the date of your injuries to file a dog bite claim, however there are exceptions. If you do not file a claim by the correct deadline, the courts will not hear your case, and you will be unable to receive compensation. Furthermore, according to Georgia state law, a dog owner will be held liable for injuries and property damage caused by a dog if the attack was not provoked. With the help of an experienced Montlick lawyer, you can be sure that we will take care of all aspects of your claim within the required timeframe, so you do not miss out on the compensation you deserve.

Understanding Georgia’s Modified Comparative Negligence

In certain situations, under Georgia’s modified comparative negligence, owners of aggressive dogs where you were the victim of a bite may have legal defense to your lawsuit. If you entered an owner’s property despite animal warning signs or stuck your hand through a fence to pet a dog, you may share a portion of the blame if you unnecessarily put yourself in a dangerous position. However, with the help of an experienced law professional, you may be able to counter those arguments.

Even if the victim is partially responsible for the accident, he or she may still be eligible for compensation, and this is covered under Georgia’s modified comparative negligence law. As long as the victim is less than 50% responsible for the accident, he can recover compensation. The amount recoverable, however, will reduce by whatever percentage of fault the victim holds.

A trusted Albany lawyer will help you maximize your compensation.

Here are the steps the American Veterinary Medical Association recommends you should take as well as our legal recommendation immediately following an animal attack:

1. Request proof of rabies vaccination and the get the owner’s name and contact information
2. Take photos of the dog and your injuries
3. Talk to any witnesses and get their names
4. Call 911 to file an official police report
5. Obtain the address of the dog owner
6. Contact animal control and inform them of the situation
7. Get medical attention right away
8. Contact the dog’s veterinarian to check vaccination records

Regardless of the situation, your safety is our number one priority. If you are unable to accomplish any of the above steps prior to contacting emergency medical services, our team will assign an investigator to your case to collect all of the pertinent information we need to build a winning case.