Dog Bites · Georgia

Georgia Dog Bite Law
Holds Owners Accountable.

Georgia's dog bite statute makes owners strictly liable when their dog injures someone. If you or your child was attacked, Dunn Law pursues full compensation — no fee unless we win.

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Dog Bite Attorney in Georgia #

Dog bite injuries can be traumatic, disfiguring, and life-altering — especially for children. Georgia's dog bite statute (O.C.G.A. § 51-2-7) provides strong protections for dog attack victims, holding owners liable when their dog was vicious or dangerous and the victim did nothing to provoke the attack.

Despite this strong legal protection, insurance companies for dog owners thoroughly handle bite claims, often arguing the victim was at fault or that the owner had no prior knowledge of the dog’s dangerous tendencies. Dunn Law knows how to dismantle these defenses and work to recover the full compensation you deserve.

Cases We Handle #

  • Dog bite and attack injuries

  • Children bitten by neighbor's dogs

  • Dog attacks by off-leash animals

  • Injuries from dogs escaping fenced yards

  • Mail carrier and delivery worker attacks

  • Attacks by dogs with known vicious history

  • Multiple-dog attack incidents

  • Disfigurement and scarring from dog bites

  • Emotional trauma following a dog attack

  • Wrongful death caused by dog attacks

Compensation We Pursue #

Dog bite victims in Georgia may be entitled to several types of compensation:

  • Emergency medical care and hospital bills

  • Reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery costs

  • Ongoing physical therapy

  • Lost wages during recovery

  • Pain and suffering

  • Emotional distress and PTSD treatment

  • Permanent scarring and disfigurement damages

  • Wrongful death (in fatal attacks)

Georgia's Dog Bite Law: What You Need to Know #

Under O.C.G.A. § 51-2-7, a dog owner is liable for injuries if: (1) the dog was vicious or dangerous, (2) the owner carelessly managed the dog or allowed it to roam freely, and (3) the victim did not provoke the attack. Georgia courts have also found liability when local leash laws are violated — making it easier for victims to recover even without a prior history of biting.

Why Timing Matters #

Georgia’s statute of limitations for dog bite claims is two years from the date of the attack. However, medical records, photographs of injuries, witness statements, and evidence of the dog’s prior behavior must be gathered quickly. Contact Dunn Law as soon as possible to protect your claim.