East Nashville Dog Bite Attorney

The trauma suffered from a dog bite can be devastating for victims. Not only are physical wounds and financial losses often significant, but the emotional trauma often extends for years to come. If you were injured in such an incident, an East Nashville dog bite attorney from Selvidge Injury Law can provide you with one-on-one support navigating your legal rights. Talk to our East Nashville personal injury lawyer today by calling (615) 864-0343.

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Know the Dog Bite Laws in Tennessee

Most often, a dog’s owner is responsible for the injuries their pet causes to other people. Under Tennessee dog bite laws, an owner is liable for the dog’s actions in most situations. As a strict liability state, the dog owner is responsible if:

The owner did not maintain control over the dog and the dog bite occurred in a public location or on the victim’s property
The dog attacked without any provocation
The owner knew that their dog had attacked or bitten someone before, and/or if the owner knew, or should have known, that their breed of dog generally has a dangerous propensity for being aggressive

In situations where the dog bites someone on the dog owner’s property, the property owner is only liable if the dog bites someone previously. If the dog never showed any signs of aggression before this incident, the dog owner may not be held liable, better known as the “one-bite rule.” If you’ve been injured in a dog attack, call our Nashville dog bite lawyer for legal help on your case.

How Our East Nashville Dog Bite Attorney Helps Bite Victims

Dog bite victims face an uphill battle in proving what their losses are and recovering damages for them. By working with our dog bite attorney, we can help you prove you are owed compensation and then aid in filing a claim that maximizes the compensation owed to you. Most importantly, you do not have to deal with deceitful insurance companies who want you to settle your case for less than you are owed.

We help dog bite victims in several ways:

Obtain evidence that the dog’s owner is liable. This includes witness statements, data from video surveillance, expert testimony, and animal control reports.
Prove all of the losses you have. This includes medical bills from the immediate care and ongoing medical support you need. You may also be owed compensation for lost time and work and emotional trauma.
File a claim with the dog owner’s insurance policy. Our team will present a claim that documents your losses clearly, making it challenging for the insurance company to refute them.

Most of the time, we can reach a settlement for your losses with the insurance company. If that does not happen, our legal team can pursue civil litigation on your behalf. This will include seeking full compensation for all of your losses.

Why You Should Not Just Settle with the Insurance Company

In some situations where medical losses are minor or there is no significant trauma, filing a claim with the insurance company is direct. Yet, it is never simple. Insurance adjusters spend their time looking for ways to reduce claims. They are not on your side through this process. It is critical to remember that as you move forward.

Seek Out a Free Consultation with an East Nashville Dog Bite Lawyer Now

There is no risk or cost to you to seek out a consultation with our team. When you meet with an East Nashville dog bite attorney from Selvidge Injury Law, you have a skilled, experienced Nashville personal injury legal team ready to defend your rights. Contact us now for a free consultation.

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