{"id":19119,"date":"2026-10-30T11:32:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/dog-bite-lawyer-georgia\/dog-bite-lawyer-dekalb-county-ga\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T11:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:33:04","slug":"dog-bite-lawyer-dekalb-county-ga","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/dog-bite-lawyer-georgia\/dog-bite-lawyer-dekalb-county-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"DeKalb County Dog Bite Attorney | Free Case Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-19117\" alt=\"Investigators document a residential yard with evidence markers while a dog stands behind a fence.\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-residential-yard-with-evidence-mark-photo-3.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-residential-yard-with-evidence-mark-photo-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-residential-yard-with-evidence-mark-photo-3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-residential-yard-with-evidence-mark-photo-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-residential-yard-with-evidence-mark-photo-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-residential-yard-with-evidence-mark-photo-3.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Dog Bite Injuries | DeKalb County, Georgia<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt by a Dog in DeKalb County? Start With a Free Case Review<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Dog bites can cause pain, scarring, and lasting worry. Our Duluth-based firm helps people injured in dog attacks across metro Atlanta. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Your First Conversation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">First consultation<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Confidential<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Private and protected<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--check chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">No obligation<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Decide whether to continue<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Peter F. Jaraysi \u00b7 Published October 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A dog bite claim asks the dog&#8217;s owner or keeper to pay for the harm the dog caused. In Georgia, an owner or keeper may be liable when they own or keep a vicious or dangerous animal and careless management, or allowing the animal to go at liberty, causes an injury to a person who did not provoke the injury by his own act. If you were bitten in DeKalb County or Decatur, the details of your bite decide how the rules apply.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Dog Bite Claim Is and Who It Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A dog bite claim is a personal injury claim against the person who owns or keeps the dog. Georgia law says an owner or keeper may be liable in damages when they own or keep a vicious or dangerous animal and careless management, or allowing the animal to go at liberty, injures a person who did not provoke the injury by his own act (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-2-7<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>This service is for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adults and children bitten on a public street, sidewalk, or trail<\/li>\n<li>Delivery workers, mail carriers, and visitors bitten at a home or business<\/li>\n<li>Guests bitten at a short-term rental<\/li>\n<li>Family members of someone hurt or killed by a dog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Georgia also has a leash rule. If a city, county, or consolidated government ordinance required the dog to be at heel or on a leash, and the dog was not at heel or on a leash when the bite happened, that is enough to prove the dog&#8217;s vicious propensity. The rule does not apply to domesticated fowl, including roosters with spurs, or to domesticated livestock.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a dog bite left you hurt and unsure who should pay for your care, our team can review your situation at no cost to you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-dogs-play-together-on-a-frozen-lake-in-a-quiet-winter-la-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Two dogs play together on a frozen lake in a quiet winter landscape.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Firm&#8217;s Free Case Review Covers<\/h2>\n<p>The free case review looks at how the bite happened, who may be responsible, and which insurance may pay. You get clear information before you decide anything.<\/p>\n<p>The review covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> a public street, a private home, a leased apartment, or a short-term rental listed on Airbnb or VRBO<\/li>\n<li><strong>The owner:<\/strong> who owns or keeps the dog, and whether it was leashed or contained at the time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance:<\/strong> whether a homeowners or renters policy may respond to the claim<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical care:<\/strong> treatment received, bills, and medical records<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence:<\/strong> photos, witness names, and any animal control or police reports<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damages in general terms:<\/strong> general damages, such as pain, scarring, and disfigurement, are presumed to flow from the injury and may be recovered without proof of an amount (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-2<\/a>). Special damages, such as medical bills and lost income, must be proved. Medical expenses are limited to the reasonable value of medically necessary care (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-1.1<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a conversation and moves at the pace your medical care and the claim require. Each step gives you more information before you make a choice.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Start the review.<\/strong> Use the phone line or online form to ask for your free case review.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intake conversation.<\/strong> You describe the bite, the owner, and your care so far.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records review.<\/strong> You share bills, photos, reports, and insurance details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Options discussion.<\/strong> The team explains the likely parties, the insurance involved, and whether a claim fits your situation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you proceed.<\/strong> The firm investigates, communicates with the insurer, and negotiates. If a lawsuit is needed, it is filed in the proper court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How long a claim takes depends on your medical recovery, how the insurer responds, and whether the case must go to court. Some claims resolve without a lawsuit. Others need one.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines and Steps to Take After a Bite<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia generally gives two years to bring an action for injuries to the person (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>). Waiting can shrink your options, so act early.<\/p>\n<p>Take these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>See a doctor promptly,<\/strong> even for a small puncture or scratch. Tell the doctor about the bite so they can advise on rabies exposure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Report the bite<\/strong> to local animal control or police so the incident is on record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check local procedures.<\/strong> Bite-report procedures can vary from county to county, so the county where the bite occurred matters (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cobbcounty.gov\/animal-services\/nuisance-animals\">Cobb County Nuisance Animals<\/a>). Procedures for biting animals can vary from county to county across Georgia. DeKalb County&#8217;s ordinances cover rules and enforcement after a dog attack (<a href=\"https:\/\/dekalbcountyga.gov\/departments\/public-safety\/animal-services\/animal-ordinances-and-public-safety\">DeKalb County Animal Ordinances<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preserve evidence:<\/strong> photos of wounds and torn clothing, the dog and owner details, and witness names.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be careful with the owner&#8217;s insurer.<\/strong> Talk with a lawyer about your rights before giving any recorded statement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Questions About Dog Bite Claims in DeKalb County and Decatur<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does Georgia&#8217;s rule apply if the dog never bit anyone before?<\/summary><p>The statute applies to an owner or keeper of a vicious or dangerous animal, so whether the animal is vicious or dangerous is central to whether liability arises. The outcome turns on the facts of your case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault, such as provoking the dog?<\/summary><p>Georgia reduces your damages by your percentage of fault. If you are 50 percent or more responsible, you cannot receive damages (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a bite at an Airbnb or VRBO change the claim?<\/summary><p>It can. The dog&#8217;s owner, the host, and the property&#8217;s owner may each have a role, and the facts decide who.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will homeowners insurance pay?<\/summary><p>An owner&#8217;s homeowners or renters policy may be a source of payment. The policy&#8217;s terms decide what it covers.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to go to court?<\/summary><p>Some claims settle without a lawsuit. Others require filing one in court.<\/p><\/details><h2>Why Contact Slam Dunk Attorney About Your Dog Bite<\/h2>\n<p>Slam Dunk Attorney is a personal injury firm based in Duluth, Georgia. It represents people injured across metro Atlanta, including DeKalb County and Decatur.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Practice areas:<\/strong> dog bites, premises liability, short-term rental injuries, and other personal injury matters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawyers:<\/strong> Peter F. Jaraysi is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Brian D. Wright.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plain language:<\/strong> the team explains the claim process in clear terms from the first conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation:<\/strong> confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-german-shepherd-leaps-at-a-trainer-wearing-protective-gear-photo.jpg\" alt=\"German Shepherd biting the sleeve of a trainer in protective padding during an outdoor training session.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Request Your Free Case Review<\/h2>\n<p>If a dog bite has left you hurt, with medical visits and questions about who is responsible, you do not have to sort it out alone. Our team can review your bite, the owner, and your insurance at no cost to you. <a href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Slam Dunk Attorney<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible lawyer: Peter F. Jaraysi, Slam Dunk Attorney, Duluth, Georgia. Contact: <a href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Slam Dunk Attorney. Peter F. Jaraysi is the lawyer responsible for this content. Slam Dunk Attorney, 2250 Satellite Blvd, Ste. 120, Duluth, GA 30097, 678-648-4238.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Talk With Our Team<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-language answers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the process in everyday terms so you know what to expect before you decide on any next step.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prompt responses<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you reach out, our team works to answer your questions and help you understand your options without delay.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local focus<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in Duluth, Georgia, we represent people injured in DeKalb County and throughout metro Atlanta.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for your family<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jaraysi and Brian D. Wright, works with injured people and their loved ones through a difficult time.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Protect Your Health First<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get medical care right away, even if the wound looks minor. Dog bites can lead to infection, and a medical record of your injuries is important. Be careful about giving recorded statements to an insurance company before you have talked with a lawyer.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps That Can Help After a Dog Bite<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get medical attention<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See a doctor or urgent care as soon as you can. Ask for your injuries and any treatment to be documented.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document the scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are able, take photos of your wounds, the location, and the dog. Write down what happened while the details are fresh.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collect information<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note the owner&#x27;s name and contact details, the dog&#x27;s description, and the names of any witnesses.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reach out for help<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact our team for a free, confidential case review. We will listen to your story and answer your questions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Speak With Peter F. 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