Dog Bites Lawyers: We’re Here To Protect Your Rights After An Injury
Last updated on July 11, 2025
If you’ve experienced a dog bite or attack, it will benefit your case to call our dog bite attorneys. At Gammon, McFall & Villarreal, our attorneys have been handling personal injury cases and providing compassionate, results-driven representation since 1970. We aim to provide that type of dedicated legal support to victims of negligent dog owners throughout northwest Georgia and the Atlanta metro.
Dog Bites Laws In Georgia
Georgia follows what’s commonly called a “modified one-bite rule.” This means you can recover damages if your dog bite attorney can prove the owner knew their dog was dangerous. This legal standard directly impacts your ability to receive compensation – without establishing this knowledge, your case may fail regardless of your injuries.
If the owner didn’t know their dog was dangerous, they may not be held legally responsible for your injuries under state law. If the owner did know about their dog’s dangerous tendencies yet failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent an attack, they can be held liable for all damages resulting from the bite.
Who Can Be Liable In Dog Bite Cases
In Georgia, liability for dog bites is more limited than in some states. The primary parties our dog bite attorneys can pursue claims against include:
- Dog owners: Only liable if they knew of the dog’s dangerous propensities or violated local leash laws
- Property owners: May be liable if they knowingly allowed a dangerous dog on their premises
- Caretakers: Those temporarily in control of the dog may be liable if they knew it was dangerous
You need proof that the responsible party knew or should have known about the dog’s dangerous tendencies. Unlike some states, Georgia does not automatically extend liability to landlords, businesses or other third parties without this knowledge element.
Our Dog Bite Attorneys Can Help You Seek Compensation After An Attack
After our dog bite attorneys build a strong case and establish clear liability, we can negotiate with insurance companies or pursue litigation if necessary. What the at-fault parties are liable for are damages that include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost wages from missed work
- Pain and suffering damages
- Emotional trauma and psychological counseling (in some cases)
The extent of your injuries and the specific circumstances surrounding the dog attack will determine the exact value of your case.
Get A Free Case Review From Our Dog Bite Attorneys
When you choose our firm, our dog bite attorneys will work to secure the maximum compensation you deserve for your injuries. To schedule a free consultation at our Cedartown, Cartersville or Rome office, call us at 770-574-4925 or send us an email.