Dog bites aren’t just painful—they can leave permanent scars, infections, and emotional trauma. In Georgia, strict liability means owners are responsible even if their dog has never bitten before.
If you’ve been attacked, Kathryn Burmeister, a skilled dog attack lawyer at Burmeister Law Firm, can fight for every dollar you deserve. Dog bite settlements in the greater Atlanta area often reach tens or hundreds of thousands, depending on the details.
No two cases are identical, but Georgia juries award based on:
A lawyer for dog attack victims knows how to value these appropriately.
Minor bites (stitches, no infection): $25,000–$75,000
Moderate (nerve damage, therapy): $100,000–$250,000
Severe (facial scars, PTSD, children): $300,000–$1M+
Under O.C.G.A. § 51-2-7, owners are liable for attacks in public or where you’re lawfully present (like a neighbor’s yard). No “one free bite” rule here. Even renters can be sued, and we go after homeowners insurance that covers 97% of claims.
Adjusters offer $5,000–$15,000 quick checks hoping you’ll sign away rights. They downplay rabies risk, future infections, scars, or PTSD. A dog bite lawyer levels the field—Burmeister clients average exponentially
more than self-represented victims.
We gather:
Value can be added if uncovered prior complaints ignored by the owner are discovered.
You have two years from the attack to file. Evidence vanishes—dogs get rehomed, memories fade. The sooner you contact a dog attack lawyer, the higher your payout.
Insurance companies fear our track record of filing suit to compensate our clients.
If a dog attack left you suffering, you deserve maximum compensation.
Call Burmeister Law Firm now at (add phone) or visit burmeisterlaw.flywheelsites.com for a FREE case review. No fees unless we win. Let Kathryn Burmeister, our dog bite lawyer turn your nightmare into life-changing justice.
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