Bitten by a dog in North Georgia? Here’s what to know — and how we can help.
A serious dog bite can mean ER visits, scarring, nerve damage, infection, and lasting fear —
especially for children. If a dog attacked you or your child in Bartow, Cherokee, Floyd, Polk,
Gordon, or Pickens County, you may be able to recover for medical bills, lost wages, and pain
and suffering. The Delashmit Firm LLC, based in Cartersville, handles dog-bite and animal-attack
claims across North Georgia. The consultation is free, and there’s no fee unless we recover for you.
Georgia’s dog-bite law (the basics)
Georgia liability for animal attacks is governed by O.C.G.A. § 51-2-7. An owner can be liable
when a dog with a known dangerous propensity injures someone, or when the owner
violated a local leash/animal-control ordinance and the dog was “at large.” Many North Georgia
cities and counties have leash ordinances — a violation can be important evidence. Every situation
is fact-specific, which is exactly why a free case review helps.
What to do after a dog bite
- Get medical care and keep every record and bill.
- Identify the dog’s owner and get their contact and any insurance info.
- Report the bite to local animal control (this creates an official record).
- Photograph the injuries, the location, and the animal if you safely can.
- Talk to a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to any insurer.
Who pays for a dog-bite claim?
Often the dog owner’s homeowner’s or renter’s insurance covers a bite claim —
so a claim usually isn’t about going after a neighbor personally, but about accessing the
insurance that exists for exactly this.
Free consultation: Call (770) 341-0559 to talk
with a North Georgia injury attorney today.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file a dog-bite claim in Georgia?
Generally two years from the date of injury (the personal-injury statute of limitations), but
deadlines vary by circumstance — don’t wait to ask.
Do I have to sue my neighbor?
Usually the claim is paid by the owner’s homeowner’s/renter’s insurance, not out of their pocket.
What if the dog never bit anyone before?
You may still have a claim — a leash-law or animal-control ordinance violation can support
liability even without a prior bite.
What if my child was bitten?
Child dog-bite injuries are taken very seriously; special rules can apply to a minor’s claim.
Call for a free review.
How much does a lawyer cost?
Nothing up front — we work on contingency. No fee unless we recover for you.
The Delashmit Firm LLC · 11 S Public Square, Cartersville, GA 30120 · (770) 341-0559. Attorney Hunter Delashmit responsible for this
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similar outcome. No fee unless we recover for you.