Atlanta Dog Bite Attorney

A dog bite can leave you with serious physical injuries, emotional trauma, and unexpected medical bills. Whether the attack happened at a neighbor’s house, in a public space, or while visiting someone’s property, the aftermath can be overwhelming.

At The Baer Law Firm, we understand how difficult recovering from a dog bite can be, and we are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.

The Atlanta dog bite lawyers at The Baer Law Firm can step in to support you if those responsible for the dog attack and the insurance companies have left you facing the consequences alone. We are committed to ensuring you get the medical attention you need and that we pursue the MAXIMUM available compensation you deserve to recover and move forward.

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Dog Bite Law Firm Serving Georgia

The Baer Law Firm understands how a dog bite can throw your life into chaos. You may be dealing with severe physical injuries, emotional trauma, medical bills, and lost income. The Baer Law Firm can be part of the team that helps you get your life back together after such a distressing incident.

The Baer Law Firm serves the Metro Atlanta area and the surrounding communities. Our office is located at 1819 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 401, Atlanta, GA 30309. If you or a family member were seriously injured due to a dog attack, contact The Baer Law Firm at 404.THE.BAER  to schedule a risk-free, no-obligation consultation.

Why You Should Hire The Baer Law Firm for Your Dog Attack Claim

The Baer Law Firm Founder Bryan Baer has been recognized as one of Georgia’s Super Lawyers® from 2015 to 2024, a distinction reserved for the top attorneys in the state. Bryan is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum® for securing settlements or judgments exceeding $1,000,000, and has been rated 10.0 Superb on Avvo®.

Bryan has also been named a National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyer from 2014 to 2024 and selected among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators from 2017 to 2024. Baer was also honored as one of Georgia’s Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ from 2010 to 2014, and he appeared on the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 list in 2014.

Bryan’s additional accolades include being listed as one of Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite in 2013 and 2017 and receiving the title of “10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction” by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys for multiple years. A distinguished speaker, Bryan is frequently invited to present at legal seminars and CLE courses, where he shares his expertise on trial strategies and maximizing damages during an injury claim.

Dog Bite Recent Case Result:

Attorney Bryan Baer has handled many cases for people seriously injured in the form of permanent disfigurement and/or required follow up medical care after a dog attack. Above is a recent result which demonstrates the difference that courageous and compassionate representation from an experienced dog bite attorney can make.

The Baer Law Firm Will Explore All Possible Sources To Maximize Your Recovery

It is often difficult to find a viable source of recovery. Many owners of vicious animals have no assets and no insurance. In some cases, it is difficult to identify who the responsible person for the dog was at the time of the attack. In addition, landlords typically cannot be held legally responsible for the pets of people who rent from them. The Baer Law Firm will work diligently to uncover all sources of recovery to maximize your result.

What To Do If You Or A Loved One Is A Victim Of A Dog Bite Attack

So long as immediate medical attention is not needed to tend to life threatening and/or facial injuries, it is important to identify the responsible dog and owner/handler and gather as much information as possible.

1. Take photographs: Take as many photos as possible of the dog to identify this dog from another (size, shape, color, tail/no tail, etc.), the owner/handler, and location of where the bite occurred (street signs, house numbers, make/ model/license plates of cars, etc.) This is extremely important if the owner grabs his or her dog and disappears which unfortunately happens far too often.

2. Get information from the dog’s owner/handler: Ask for the owner’s name, address, and phone number. Ask for the dog’s name, age, breed (for identification). Also ask for homeowner or renter’s insurance information. If the owner refuses to provide this information, it is okay. It typically can be obtained later. It is important to stay polite at the scene.

Assuming the dog owner remains cooperative, ask for the dog’s regular veterinarian so you can contact them for vaccination information – especially rabies. (Animal control will typically do this as well, but it helps to have this information). If the dog is licensed and wearing a tag, ask the owner to give you that information too. Do not worry about the dog’s bite history, normal temperament, training, or anything like that. Animal control or an experienced dog bite lawyer can investigate the dog’s history.

3. Call the police: Call the police if the bite is anything more than a scratch, or especially if the dog’s owner is hostile. A police officer can calm the situation, decide if the dog needs to be impounded immediately, and obtain any needed immediate help. The police officer will file a report about the incident which will be important to your insurance company, the dog owner’s insurance company, and animal control.

If the bite is minor, call the non-emergency number but state that all parties are still at the scene. If the bite is more than minor (you are bleeding, significantly hurt, going into shock) call 911. Get the incident report number from the police and keep that in your records. Everyone will need that when referring to the case.

4. Get medical care: Once the police have finished, go get medical care. If the bite is minor, call your doctor for an appointment within 24 hours. If that is not possible, go to an urgent care or emergency room. Dog bites almost always get infected without medical care and even a skin scratch may have damaged tissues underneath.

5. Call Animal Control: Once you have finished obtaining medical care, call animal control. Animal control can help you determine if dog is up to date on shots, including rabies shots. If the dog is not or the owner is unable to verify one way or the other, often animal control will pick up and quarantine the dog.

6. Notify your homeowner’s or renter’s insurer: Call your homeowner’s or renter’s insurer to report the incident. Some first party policies have coverages that will help pay medical bills associated with dog bites even when it is you that is bitten.

Georgia Law & Dog Attacks

Georgia law has changed over the years to make it somewhat easier to win dog bite cases. The old law required proof that the owner of the dog had knowledge of the dog’s viciousness, or propensity to bite. This was best demonstrated by proving that the dog had bitten previously which is not always easy to do.

Today, Georgia law says that if the owner or handler of the dog is in violation of a local leash law ordinance and a victim is bitten due to the owner or handler’s negligence in failing to maintain control of the dog, a victim may recover.

However, it is not as simple as demonstrating that the attacking dog was not leashed at the time of the attack or even that the owner was cited for violation of a leash law. It must be proven that the dog owner was careless in allowing the dog to be unrestrained. Furthermore, if there is no law requiring the dog to be leashed or restrained (i.e. if the dog is on its owner’s property), then the fact that it was not on a leash is not going to be sufficient to prevail.

Contact The Baer Law Firm

If you or a loved one is seriously injured as a result of a dog bite or other animal attack, you need to hire an experienced attorney. Attorney Bryan Baer at The Baer Law Firm has years of experience representing people injured by dog bites and knows how to obtain the MAXIMUM results for dog bite victims. Call 404.THE.BAER (404.843.2237) or fill out our online contact form so we may discuss your claim in a free consultation.