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Atlanta Dog Bite Attorney Praises Bill to Increase Penalties for Owners of ...
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012
A proposed bill that would tighten the penalties on owners of vicious dogs in Georgia could go a long way toward preventing serious injuries and deaths if it becomes law, Atlanta dog bite attorney Bruce Millar said today.
“Dog bites are a serious problem in Georgia and nationwide,” said Millar, whose Atlanta personal injury law firm , Millar & Mixon, LLC, represents dog bite victims across Georgia. “It’s time for Georgia to take a stronger stand against dog owners whose negligence has created a serious public health problem in the state.”
Last December, a Georgia woman was attacked and killed by a pit bull that was unchained or broke its chain in Lowndes County, according to the Moultrie Observer. She suffered bites to the arms, legs and head, the newspaper said.
Although Georgia already has laws regarding dangerous dogs, the proposed bill – HB 717 – goes a step further by imposing felony sentences on owners of dogs who attack people. If convicted, owners could face up to three years in prison and/or a fine of as much as $20,000.
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