Dog Bite Lawyer Walker County, GA

Our Walker County, GA Dog Bite Lawyer Helps Victims Like You Get The Compensation You Deserve

Many dogs will go their entire lives without biting someone, but many doesn’t mean all. Dog bites can leave lasting physical and emotional scars on the victim, and many people who have been mauled by a dog aren’t aware of their legal options, including the right to demand compensation from the dog’s owner for their injuries and other damages. Our Walker County, GA dog bite lawyer understands the fear and pain you’re going through after being bitten by a dog, and we’re here to help get you the money you need for your medical bills and other losses.

Dog bite claims can involve unique factors that most other types of personal injury claims do not, so for the best chance of a positive outcome, it’s important to work with attorneys who have experience successfully settling these types of cases. We do. Contact Dennis & Winningham Law today for a free consultation.

Dog Bites Cases Involve Complex Legal Issues

Georgia follows a “modified one-bite” rule for dog bites, which means that a dog does not get one “free bite” before the owner is liable for the victim’s losses. Georgia law states that dog owners should reasonably know if their dog is likely to attack. If a dog does attack a person or their pet, the owner is responsible for paying the victim’s medical bills and other losses.

Proving that the owner should have reasonably known that their dog could attack can be difficult if it has never bitten anyone. If a dog has a history of biting and other violent behavior, making our case is easier, although there is still one major hurdle that other personal injury victims rarely face: Victim blaming.

Most dog owners refuse to believe that their furry pal would viciously attack without provocation, although in our experience, we have seen many examples of just that. Our lawyers act as a shield between you and the dog’s owner, advocating in your stead so you can assert your legal rights to claim compensation without harassment. We often act as the point of communication between you and the other party, as we’re only focused on your interests, no one else’s.

How Our Attorneys Can Help You

If you have been bitten by a dog, you have the right to compensation for your medical bills and other losses, including pain and suffering and emotional trauma. Dog bites are notoriously hard to treat, with high infection risk, longer average hospital stays than other types of injuries, and the potential for long-term nerve damage, scarring, and disfigurement.

We help you get full compensation for all your losses, including compensation for your pain and suffering and emotional trauma, which could be considerable. We investigate the attack and the dog’s history and gather evidence to build a strong case against the owner. As your Walker County dog bite lawyer, we handle all the legal matters pertaining to your case, so you can recover and get any therapy you need in peace. Contact Dennis & Winningham Law today for a free consultation.