Practice Areas Dog Bites

Dog Bite Attorney | Georgia & Florida

Dog bite injuries can be severe and traumatic. Dog owners can be held legally responsible for the harm their animals cause.

A dog bite or attack can cause serious physical injury and lasting psychological trauma — especially for children. If you were bitten or attacked by someone else's dog, the dog's owner may be legally responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.

Nwahiri Law represents dog bite victims in Georgia and Florida.

Dog Bite Law in Georgia and Florida

Georgia

Under Georgia law, a dog owner may be liable for injuries if the owner knew the dog was dangerous or vicious and the victim was not provoking the animal. Georgia also has leash law provisions that can affect liability when a dog runs at large.

Florida

Florida operates under a strict liability standard for dog bites. Dog owners are generally liable for bites that occur in public places or on private property where the victim was lawfully present — regardless of whether the owner knew the dog was dangerous.

What Dog Bite Victims May Recover

·Emergency medical treatment and surgery
·Reconstructive or cosmetic surgery for scarring
·Physical therapy
·Psychological counseling for trauma
·Lost wages
·Pain and suffering
·Permanent scarring and disfigurement damages

Injured in a Dog Attack? We’re Here to Help.

Contact Nwahiri Law today for a free, confidential consultation about your dog bite claim.