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The Real Question:

Can A Dog Bite Lawyer Help Me?

Dog bites are...

LIFE CHANGING EVENTS

Dog bites are...

LIFE CHANGING EVENTS

Dog Bites are life-changing events. You are going about your day and then tragedy happens - you are bitten by a dog. There are many laws in place to reduce the chance of being bitten by a dog. Unfortunately, dog bites happen that can cause scarring that last a lifetime and trauma from the bite. The dog bite itself is only the beginning of a long process full of intricate steps to get the closure needed to move on with your life. Taking on the insurance company and learning the law are extremely intimidating tasks. Don't go through it alone. Understanding the value of your case is critical to ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. With Merck Law, we are committed to maximizing your settlement and will provide you with a clear and thorough assessment of your case's worth.
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Merck Law is not afraid to...

TAKE YOUR CASE TO TRIAL

Merck Law is not afraid to...

TAKE YOUR CASE TO TRIAL

Here at Merck Law, LLC we dedicate our practice to injury victims. We are a team of lawyers known for not being afraid to go to trial fighting for the injured, our client. Our team has over 38 years of experience. This could be your first time considering calling an injury attorney. You may be experiencing pain and discomfort. You may be confronting unpaid and unexpected medical bills, time off of work and don't know what to do or how to proceed. Contact us for a free consultation.
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How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia? 

The Attorneys of Merck Law, LLC are skilled at identifying contributing factors to the dog bites. This makes it important to call a dog bite attorney as soon as possible to discuss the specific facts of your case. How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia? A statute of limitations is a law that creates a strict time limit on an injured person's right to file a lawsuit in civil court. When an injured person misses the statute of limitations, the defendant can use the statute of limitations as a defense against the suit. Rare exceptions do apply to extend the filing deadlines. Every case is different and every state has its own statute of limitations. It is important to contact an attorney in the jurisdiction in question for legal advice as to the statute of limitations in your state.
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I’ve been consistently impressed with the professionalism and integrity of Merck Law. The team treats every client with respect and truly takes the time to guide them through what can be a stressful process. They communicate clearly, work hard, and genuinely care about helping people reach fair outcomes. It’s great to see a local firm that combines experience with genuine compassion.
Merck Law was amazing to work with after my car accident near Atlanta. Austin and his team took the time to explain everything, handled the insurance company for me, and made the whole process so much less stressful. I always felt informed and supported. If you need a personal injury lawyer in Atlanta area, I can’t recommend Merck Law enough!
I highly recommend Attorney Merk Smith. He offered realistic, straightforward guidance while still being incredibly compassionate. He answered all of my questions clearly and helped me feel calm and confident before my court appearance. I’m grateful for his time and expertise!
I had a terrible car accident earlier this year and I was payed out within a couple of months. It was a pleasure working with Tamara. Merck Law is very professional and I am very impressed with the service they provided for me. I would definitely recommend working with Merck Law!
I am very grateful to Austin and Tamara for their work on my case. They made sure I received proper medical care and treatment and ensured that I received a fair settlement. Tamara was very good at providing me with updates and answering any questions or concerns that I had. It took a huge weight off of me to know that I had good people fighting for me when I was unable to. I pray I don't need them again but if I do I will be back. Thank you so much Tamara and Austin!!
Mr. Smith was so helpful! I’m attempting to represent myself in a case and he took his time to explain everything I needed. He also walked me through every step and also proof read my documents. I’m forever grateful for his kindness and patience because I ask a lot of questions!
Merck has helped me with various legal issues for years. Very professional, easy to work with, and excellent results. Highly recommended.
Austin is the best personal injury attorney in Atlanta! He was responsive, professional, and fought hard for my case. Highly recommend him if you need a dedicated car accident lawyer.
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Dog Bites

Common Causes

Many dog bites involve some form of irresponsible behavior on the part of the at-fault owner. These wrongful acts contribute to negligence. Negligent acts that contribute to and cause dog bites include:

  • Failure to Leash a Dog Or Install a Proper Fence

  • Reckless Indifference to Human Life

  • Failure to Inspect a Fence & Negligence

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Any injury can result from a dog bite. Unfortunately, these injuries can forever change your life. Here are some of these injuries:

Common Injuries from Dog Bites

Head and Brain Injuries

Collisions can cause serious head injuries. Your head can experience serious injuries especially if it makes impact with anything. Serious brain injury is one possible injury from an automobile accident. Some injuries include:

  • Concussions & Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
  • Lacerations
  • Skull Fractures and traumatic
  • Brain Injuries
  • Hemorrhaging and bleeding

Head and Brain Injuries
Collisions can cause serious head injuries. Your head can experience serious injuries especially if it makes impact with anything. Serious brain injury is one possible injury from an automobile accident. Some injuries include:

  • Concussions & Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
  • Lacerations
  • Skull Fractures and traumatic
  • Brain Injuries
  • Hemorrhaging and bleeding

Broken Bones

Broken bones can occur from a car accident. Bones can also fractures. Many bones can be injured in a car accident. Some bones that may be injured include:

  • Fractured face, broken neck, fractured skull
  • Broken Vertebrae, broken arm, broken back, broken rib
  • Broken leg, pelvis, hip
  • Broken ankle, broken finger or toe
Broken Bones

Broken bones can occur from a car accident. Bones can also fractures. Many bones can be injured in a car accident. Some bones that may be injured include:

  • Fractured face, broken neck, fractured skull
  • Broken Vertebrae, broken arm, broken back, broken rib
  • Broken leg, pelvis, hip
  • Broken ankle, broken finger or toe

Whiplash Injury

Whiplash is a frequent injury from car accidents. It can be extremely painful. Whiplash can last months or years. Whiplash is frequently attacked by insurance companies as not being a serious injury. Whiplash can be very serious and can drastically change your range of motion in the body part that experiences the trauma.

Whiplash Injury

Whiplash is a frequent injury from car accidents. It can be extremely painful. Whiplash can last months or years. Whiplash is frequently attacked by insurance companies as not being a serious injury. Whiplash can be very serious and can drastically change your range of motion in the body part that experiences the trauma.

Neck and Back Injury

A car accident can cause many different neck injuries and back injuries. These injuries can greatly change someone's life. Some of these injuries include:

  • Spinal Cord Damage & Spinal Injury
  • Herniated Discs
  • Strain &Sprain
Neck and Back Injury

A car accident can cause many different neck injuries and back injuries. These injuries can greatly change someone's life. Some of these injuries include:

  • Spinal Cord Damage & Spinal Injury
  • Herniated Discs
  • Strain &Sprain

Soft Tissue Injury

A car accident can cause many soft tissue injuries. Some of these include:

  • Bruises
  • Strains
  • Muscle Knots
Soft Tissue Injury

A car accident can cause many soft tissue injuries. Some of these include:

  • Bruises
  • Strains
  • Muscle Knots

Any breed of dog can bite you. Some of the common breeds of dogs that bite people include:

Common Dog Bite Dog Breeds

  • Akita, Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Bichon Frise, Bulldog

  • Brittany, Bloodhound, Boxer, Cane Corso, Cocker Spaniel, Maltese

  • Chihuahua, Collie, Doberman Pinscher, Vizsla, French Bulldog

  • German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Mastiff, Boston Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Labrador Retriever, Newfoundland, Havanese, Jack Russell Terrier

  • Pomeranian, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Shetland Sheepdog, Miniature Schnauzer

  • Siberian Husky, Weimaraner, Yorkshire Terrier, Saint Bernard, Pug

  • American Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound, Border Collie, Shih Tzu

  • Bernese Mountain Dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chow Chow

  • Dachshund (Badger Dog), Lhasa Apso, English Springer Spaniel

  • Poodle, German Shorthaired Pointer, Miniature American Shepherd

  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Rottweiler, Shiba Inu, Toy Breeds

  • Beagle, West Highland White Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler)

  • Wheaten Terrier, Dalmatian, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Great Dane

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Personal Injury Demand Letter

Personal Injury Demand Letter

Merck Law, LLC personal injury attorneys will draft a demand letter for our clients to the insurance company when and if applicable. Personal injury demand letters can involve statutes and case law unique to the State. Our personal injury team has experience sending hundreds of personal injury demand letters.
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Negotiation with the Insurance Company

Negotiation with the Insurance Company

Insurance companies have a financial interest in reaching settlements as low as they can. Attorneys at Merck Law, LLC can help navigate the complexities of personal injury settlements. We have experience evaluating the fairness of an offer of settlement by an insurance company in Georgia and South Carolina.
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Calculating Personal Injury Damages

Calculating Personal Injury Damages

Damages in a personal injury dog bite case include money an injured party has lost due to an injury. Personal Injury Damages can include, but are not limited by, medical bills, prescriptions, time off from work, recovery time, and pain and suffering. Insurance policies in cases in states such as Georgia and South Carolina are available in many cases to cover the damages suffered by injured clients. Insurance companies and injured victims do not always agree on the value of the damages to the injured person. A free consultation with an attorney can assist in evaluating the damages suffered in a personal injury.
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Investigating your Accident

Investigating your Accident

A personal injury lawyer can assist in investigating your accident. Key evidence can disappear. Witnesses can move or change phone numbers. Memories can fade. The more information collected regarding the accident helps create a better picture of the incident. Information collected can help attribute fault and prove negligence. Investigation can include: Investigating the scene of the dog bite and recreating the dog bite, Interviewing witnesses to the incident, Taking pictures of the scene and damage to your person, Reviewing accident reports and written statements, Researching records of the parties involved, Reviewing medical records. The law potentially allows for an injured party to pursue a negligent parties insurance for damages suffered from the accident.
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Can a Dog Bite Lawyer Help Me?

Can a Dog Bite Lawyer Help Me?

It is a terrifying time experiencing a dog bite. To gain a clear understanding of how to proceed, we recommend contacting a dog bite lawyer. It can be helpful having someone fight for you with your dog bite.
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Representing You in Court at Trial

Representing You in Court at Trial

Most car accident personal injury cases do not need to go to trial. The insurance company will typically make your attorney a fair offer on the case to reach a settlement. However, if the case does not settle, a personal injury trial attorney can fight for you in the court room. A personal injury attorney can advise you if they think your case should go to trial. They can advise you of the trial process. Then they can file a lawsuit on your behalf. During a court trial, the lawyer will present your case to a judge or jury. Then the judge or jury will determine if you are entitled to recover and how much you are entitled to recover.