Woman Seriously Injured In Albany Dog Attack

Albany Woman In Critical Condition After Being Attacked By Neighbor’s Dog At Home on Maryland Drive

ALBANY, GEORGIA (November 8, 2024) – A woman was seriously injured in an Albany dog attack near her home on Maryland Drive.

Albany police officials are saying that the incident took place around 4:08 p.m. on Sunday. A woman was in her backyard feeding her cats when she was attacked by her neighbor’s dog.

Paramedics and officers were called to the scene in order to help the woman. She was taken to a hospital emergency room by first responders.

The victim’s husband told police that his wife suffered traumatic injuries to her face and her arm was broken. A full investigation into the incident remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Albany Dog Attacks 

Thousands of people are seriously injured every year in preventable dog attacks. Tragically, many people are so seriously injured that they die. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “During 2011–2021, a total of 468 deaths from being bitten or struck by a dog occurred (average = 43 deaths per year). The annual number of deaths ranged from 31 (2016) to 81 (2021). During 2011–2016, more deaths occurred among males than among females during most years; however, during 2017–2021, more deaths occurred among females than among males.” Dog owners should take a number of measures in order to avoid dog attacks.

• Dog owners should socialize their dogs from a young age.
• Dog owners should typically refrain from engaging in aggressive play.
• Dog owners should have their dogs on a leash unless they are in designated off-leash areas.
• Dog owners should ensure their dogs are properly secured within their home or yard.

A dog owner could be liable in Georgia if their dog injures someone. Pursuant to GA Code § 51-2-7, a person who owns or keeps a dangerous animal of any kind and, by careless management of their animal, causes another person to be injured may be liable for damages. Liability will typically follow, provided that the person attacked was not provoking the animal in some way. Victims of dog attacks tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries.

• Lacerations
• Broken bones
• Organ damage
• Infections
• Death

It can be hard to know where to begin after any dog attack. Victims often suffer life-altering injuries. These injuries can leave them with extensive medical bills and may impact a person’s ability to work. Sadly, though, dog owners and their insurance providers will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility if their dog attacks someone. This is why it is so important for victims to seek legal guidance as early as possible.

Investigating Albany Dog Attacks

We at Butler Kahn extend our best wishes to the woman injured in this Albany dog attack. It is our sincere hope that she is able to make a full recovery. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim and her family. Any person who may have more information should reach out to the police.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Albany dog attack? You may have legal recourse. Our team of dog bite injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping victims of dog attacks get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at 678-940-1444.

Jeb Butler

Jeb Butler’s career as a Georgia trial lawyer has led to a $150 million verdict in a product liability case against Chrysler for a dangerous vehicle design that caused the death of a child, a $45 million settlement for a young man who permanently lost the ability to walk and talk, and numerous other verdicts and settlements, many of which are confidential at the defendant’s insistence. Jeb has worked on several cases that led to systemic changes and improvements in public safety. He has been repeatedly recognized as a Georgia SuperLawyer and ranks among Georgia’s legal elite. Jeb graduated in the top 10% of his class at UGA Law, argued on the National Moot Court team, and published in the Law Review. He is the founding partner of Butler Kahn law firm. Connect with me on LinkedIn