Dog Bite Lawyer in Alpharetta

An experienced dog bite lawyer can help in many different ways if you or a loved one is a victim of a dog bite incident. Generally, such an attorney can:

• Evaluate the dog bite case to determine if you have grounds to take legal action.
• Provide the legal expertise and guidance you need to navigate the case.
• Investigate the incident thoroughly to gather evidence and determine liability
• Assess the extent of damages and injuries you incurred to accurately calculate the compensation.
• Fill out complex paperwork on your behalf, which includes filing a claim with the liable party 
• Negotiate with insurance companies or the opposing party for a fair settlement.
• Represent you in court if a settlement cannot be reached.

Georgia law considers the dog owner or keeper responsible for a dog bite if they actually knew or should have known that the dog was aggressive or dangerous or if the dog was required to be leashed or under the owner's control but the owner did not do so. 

To prove a dog bite incident and hold the owner liable, you'll likely need to provide evidence of the dog's history of aggressive behavior or previous attacks. Having witnesses who can testify about the dog's aggressive tendencies can also boost your case. Other forms of evidence, such as medical records, photographs of the injuries sustained from the dog bite, and proof that the dog was not leashed or properly restrained during the incident, may help further substantiate your claim.

Depending on the circumstances of that particular incident, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage, where applicable. 

You may be able to bring a lawsuit against the landlord if they were aware of the dog's aggressive behavior but did not do anything about it. The same applies if they allowed a dangerous dog to reside on the property without proper precautions.

The deadline for filing a dog bite lawsuit in Alpharetta, or any personal injury lawsuit in Georgia, is two years from the date of the dog bite incident. If you fail to file within this time frame, you may lose the right to pursue compensation in court.

A dog bite can leave you nursing serious injuries and staring at hefty medical bills and other expenses. You shouldn't have to pay these bills out of your own pocket, especially if the incident occurred due to someone else's negligence.

America's largest injury firm, Morgan and Morgan, might be able to assign an experienced Alpharetta dog bite attorney to handle your case. Contact us today.