If someone else’s dog bit you, and you are looking to recover compensation from them to help pay for your medical care and other damages, our dog bites lawyer serving Mableton may be able to help you.
Pet owners are not only expected to maintain control of their pets when they are out walking them, but they also need to be sure they are properly secured in their yards should they allow them to go outside without their supervision. If a pet owner neglected to take these precautions and their dog bit you, you may be entitled to compensation.
Types of Damages You Might Be Entitled to Collect after a Dog Bite
When a dog injures someone while off their owner’s property in Georgia, the owner or person who exercises care and control over the dog may be held “civilly liable.” So, you may be able to bring a case against the pet owner and potentially recover damages (i.e., financial relief).
Some of the damages you might be entitled to collect include:
Medical Expenses
Dog bites, both minor and severe, should be checked out by a medical professional immediately, as you could develop an infection or suffer from another type of serious health condition. Those who have diabetes or suffer from an autoimmune disease are at an even higher risk of developing an infection, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Because medical treatment is common after a dog bite, you may be able to seek reimbursement for the care you receive now and in the future.
Lost Wages
If your dog bite was serious and resulted in your having to miss days, weeks, or even months of work, then you may also be entitled to recover compensation to make up for the wages you were unable to earn.
Mental Anguish
Getting bitten by a dog is not only painful, but it’s traumatic. If you now find yourself afraid to go out walking in your neighborhood or get anxious every time you come close to a dog, you may be able to claim damages for mental anguish.
Mental anguish refers to certain types of mental conditions a person suffers as a result of their unfortunate experience. It can include anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Pain and Suffering
After a dog bite, you might be left with severe pain, making it difficult for you to take care of your day-to-day responsibilities. If your physical abilities are limited, and you are having to rely on friends and/or family members for help, it can be frustrating and inconvenient for everyone.
At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we know your pain and suffering is worth much more than an apology from the dog owner, and we will help you exercise your right to compensation for this and much more.
For a free legal consultation with a dog bite lawyer serving Mableton, call (404) 888-8888
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As mentioned, the dog owner is usually liable for the injuries their pet causes to another person. In that case, their insurance company can cover your damages that stemmed from the dog bite accident.
For instance, owners of certain breeds of dogs, particularly those that are classified as dangerous, may be required to carry at least $50,000 in liability insurance. This coverage can be used in the event their pet injures someone. Some homeowner’s insurance policies also extend coverage to a pet owner if their dog bites another person.
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How the Attorneys at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers Can Serve You
Once you decide to take legal action against the negligent party, we will assist you with the following:
- Review the pet owner’s policy to determine what types of coverage are available to you. Upon reviewing the policy, we will look at policy limits as well as the types of damages the policy pays out. While some insurance policies might cover medical bills, others may also pay for a victim’s lost wages.
- File your case. Not only will we assist you with submitting the documentation the insurer requires to initiate the legal process, but we will also help you become aware of important deadlines that you must meet in order for you to recover any amount of money (e.g., OCGA §9-3-33).
- Negotiate with the insurer, if necessary. After the adjuster reviews your claim, they may provide you with a settlement. If the settlement is less than what your damages amount to and there is still money available, a dog bites lawyer with our firm can start the negotiation process with the adjuster. Thankfully a dog bites lawyer at our firm understands how the negotiation process works and can handle it for you.
- File an appeal, if needed. If the insurance company denies your claim, we can assist you with getting an appeal filed.
At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, it is our goal to help you obtain a fair outcome in your case. If there is no insurance coverage available or the policy limits are low, we can look into whether filing a civil lawsuit against the dog’s owner would be in your best interest.
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Why Choose Bader Scott Injury Lawyers?
Dog bite injury cases are serious matters, especially if you suffered a fracture, serious infection, or scarring. At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we will do all that we can to help you secure a fair outcome in your case, even if that means taking the dog’s owner to court.
If you would like to find out if you have a case, what it is worth, and how our lawyers serving Mableton can help you during this difficult time, contact us today at (404) 888-8888. The first consultation is free.
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