Advice for Georgia Dog Bite Vicitms
This is dog bite season, and with increased numbers of dog bites occurring in Georgia comes a need for information for the victims. You should consider doing the following if you are bit by a dog or other animal:
(1) Identify the best you can the animal that bit you. This is important for a number of reasons. First, it may save you the trouble and pain of having to undergo rabies treatments. Second, the animal's owner may be legally liable to you for the damages you suffer because of the incident. Finally, the animal may pose a danger to others if left in public, and you should make sure that the proper authorities investigate the situation so that they can make appropriate arrangments to safeguard the public.Find out the owner's name, the dog's name, or anything else that will help you later identify the animal. Also, take a picture of the animal, if you can. This is always helpful.
(2) Seek medical attentiion. Complications from dog bites are rare, but potentially deadly. If you are a victim of a dog bite in Georgia, you should seek medical attention for you injureis as soon as possible after the attack. Once you see the doctor, make sure to follow the doctor's advice. This will greatly reduce the possibility of potential complications and a disastorous outcome.
(3) Seek to find out the animal owner's name, address, telephone number and drivers license number, if he or she will give you this information. It would also be helpful to know the owner's inurance company and insurance agent's name.
This information should help you if suddenly become the victim of a dog bit.
Robert J. Fleming, P.C. has successfully represented many clients injured due to the negligence of others. If you have been seriously injured, contact us today for a free case evaluation. We are here to help.
