YOU WERE BITTEN, NOW WHAT? GET COMPENSATED FOR A DOG BITE
Nearly 1,000 people in the United States require emergency treatment due to a dog bite every day. According to the National Library of Medicine, an average of 4.5 million Americans are bitten by a dog every year. While we all love our canine companions, dog bites are serious incidents that can happen to anyone. When a person experiences a severe injury due to a dog bite, they may be entitled to financial compensation. But different states have their own rules when it comes to how responsible a dog owner is in terms of dog bites. Many states employ the “One Bite Rule,” which details that the owner is only liable if their dog has bitten someone in the past. The One Bite Rule can be harsh for bite victims seeking justice. However, Georgia has its own version of this law, which ensures a dog owner is responsible if the dog is known to be dangerous. It doesn’t matter if the dog has never attacked before. Some indicators that a dog is dangerous and requires owner responsibility include:
Hazardous dogs should be leashed and controlled at all times. The only time an owner of a vicious dog isn’t responsible for a bite is if the victim was trespassing, abusing the dog, or attempting to commit a crime.
However, if the attack was completely unprovoked and resulted from the dog owner’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation. In dog bite cases, the victim will be reimbursed for all the medical costs resulting from the attack. Unfortunately, the payment from these cases doesn’t cover veterinary bills if a dangerous dog attacks your dog. You will have to file a separate claim in small claims court. Our team has extensive experience with dog bite cases and can help you or someone you know if they’ve experienced an attack. You can share our newsletter with those recovering from a dog bite attack and have them contact our compassionate legal team at 229-888-0888.
• Excessive barking or growling • Has attacked other animals • Charges at people or other animals
SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD
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Ingredients • 4 cups fusilli noodles
• 1/2 cup red peppers, chopped • 1/2 cup onions, diced • 1/2 cup shredded carrots • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes • 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese (optional)
Timothy Price, Sr. Prince Burns
Mary Harrison Pastor Andrew McDowell
• 2 cups crab meat or shrimp • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 2 cups ranch dressing • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed • 1/2 cup green peppers, chopped
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Directions 1. In a large pot, bring the fusilli noodles to a boil and cook until al dente, then drain. 2. In a large bowl, combine noodles, crab or shrimp, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, peas, green and red peppers, onions, and carrots, then mix together gently. 3. Refrigerate the pasta salad for 3–4 hours. If salad is dry upon removing from refrigerator, add more ranch dressing. 4. Once you’re ready to eat, top salad with tomatoes and Parmesan cheese if desired.
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