Nashville Dog Bite Lawyer
Discuss Dog Bite Law and Your Potential Case With Our Nashville Dog Bite Attorney
Being the victim of a dog attack can be a traumatizing ordeal that leaves many emotional and physical scars. If you or a loved one has been attacked or bitten by a dog in the Nashville area, you must first seek medical attention. The second step is to seek the legal counsel of a Nashville dog bite lawyer as you may be eligible to recover compensation for the following damages:
- Medical bills, including emergency care
- Lost wages
- Physical therapy
- Any surgical procedures
- Medication
- Emotional trauma
- Benefits for wrongful death
How Our Nashville Dog Bite Lawyer Helps Clients in Tennessee
As an experienced attorney and man of strong faith, Stanley A. Davis aims to provide the guidance dog bite victims and their families need. The Law Office of Stanley A. Davis has worked with thousands of clients in the Nashville area. Providing legal services to individuals injured by dog attacks and bites, our law firm has helped our clients seek the compensation needed to recover from their injuries.
Our attorney takes great care to ensure our clients can focus on recovering from their dog bite injuries while he builds their case and navigates the legal process for them. Our 5-star reviews, client testimonials, verdicts and settlements speak for our proven record of success.
No Fee Unless We Win Your Dog Bite Case
When you work with the Law Office of Stanley A. Davis, there are no fees unless we win your dog bite case. It is our firm’s goal to do everything we can to aid you during your recovery. We can answer questions about your rights and the ability to file a claim.
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Common Types of Dog Bite Injuries
According to a recent study, more than 330,000 emergency department visits for dog bites every year. Dog bite cases, even bites or attacks from small or medium-sized dogs, can be very serious. Unfortunately, children who are victims of dog attacks almost always receive facial injuries that may require reconstructive surgery. Other injuries resulting from dog attacks include:
- Tissue infections
- Open wounds
- Fractured upper limbs
- Rabies
- Tetanus
- Infective arthritis
- Pasteurella infections
- MRSA Staph infections
- Crush injuries
- Death
- Bone or marrow inflammation due to infection
- Blood poisoning caused by bacteria (Capnocytophaga) in the canine’s mouth
Most victims of dog attacks will have extensive scarring, especially on the face. The face is one of the most frequent targets of dog attacks. If you or your loved one has suffered a dog attack, whether it seems minor or extensive, contact our experienced Nashville dog bite lawyer for legal help today.
What Is the Dog Bite Law in Tennessee?
In recent years, Tennessee has changed its views on dog owner responsibility. Specifically, Tennessee passed a law, the Dianna Acklen Act of 2007, which holds all owners accountable for the actions of their pets regardless of whether they were or were not aware of previous attacks. This statute takes the place of the “first-bite” rule. Under the first-bite rule, the dog owner was not responsible for a dog attack or bite provided there were no prior instances.
Tennessee Law on Injury Caused By Dogs
Tennessee dog bite law undercode § 44-8-413 holds all dog owners under strict liability for injuries and attacks that happen if a dog is not under “reasonable control.” A company can also be held responsible when the dog is under their custody and control regardless if there is a private owner.
Reasonable control means the dog was loose or otherwise not contained. If a dog attack occurs outside of a home or business to a random victim on the street because the dog was “running at large,” the homeowner or business entity that had reasonable control of the dog during the time of the incident would also be held liable for damages. However, the law includes a number of exceptions, including:
- The dog is a military or police dog and the injury occurred during the course of the dog’s official duties;
- The person injured in the attack trespassed on private, nonresidential property belonging to the dog owner;
- The injury occurred while the dog was protecting the dog’s owner and other innocent individuals from the injured person;
- The injury occurred while the dog locked or confined in a crate, kennel or other enclosure; or
- The dog attack and injury occurred as a result of the injured individual disturbing, harassing, or provoking the dog in another manner.
Additionally, Tennessee is the only state that has a residential exclusion in the dog bite liability. This means guests in the owner’s home who are bitten by the residing dog, even if it is a particularly vicious attack, may not always be eligible for compensation.
Even if the dog has exhibited prior dangerous behavior and you believe the owner is strictly liable for your dog bite injuries, you may still find it difficult to prove fault or obtain the compensation you need. Most dog owners will try to deny what happened, and many homeowners, renters or other insurance policies may attempt to limit the damages for injuries and other losses caused by dog attacks. Do not risk your recovery. Speak to our Nashville dog bite lawyer immediately.
Contact Our Experienced Nashville Dog Bite Lawyer Today
Tennessee law for dog bite cases can be difficult to navigate alone. This is especially true given the overwhelming circumstances of suffering from a dog bite, or having a loved one suffer a devastating dog bite. Call our experienced personal injury lawyer in Nashville to help you during this difficult time. Our firm serves clients across central Tennessee. We have a number of past significant results for clients in Brentwood, Hendersonville, Lebanon, Smyrna and other nearby cities.
We take most personal injury cases on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and only owe attorney fees if our firm successfully gains compensation for your case. Our compassionate law firm will fight to make sure you receive the dog bite compensation you deserve.
Call or text (615) 866-3938 today for a free case evaluation.
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A middle-aged man was rear-ended by another driver who was not paying attention. He suffered a closed head injury as well as a spinal cord injury. The injured man continues to suffer from loss of memory, vertigo, and headaches.
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$250,000 Settlement Back Injury
A young woman in her 30s was injured when she was rear-ended by a Defendant driver. Liability was clear in this case. Plaintiff had conservative treatment for a short period of time and was unable to continue care because of the lack of funds and insurance coverage.
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$425,000 Recovered Premises Liability
A middle-aged man sustained injuries on the premises of a retail store in Tennessee due to the defendant’s negligence. This injured man was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck and suffered headaches.
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$900,000 Settlement Failure to Yield
A middle-aged man was riding with his wife and two minor children on a rural road when a defendant failed to yield the right-of-way causing a moderate impact to occur.
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$1.0 Million Settlement Drunk Driving Accident
A middle-aged female was rear-ended by a drunk driver in an automobile crash on a rural road in Rutherford County, Tennessee, and suffered aggravation of preexisting spinal conditions.
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$300,000 Settlement Work Injury
A middle-aged man was injured by repetitive trauma during the course and scope of his employment. A trial was held in Davidson County. The insurance company doctor testified that Plaintiff’s injuries were not causally related to his work and, therefore, were not compensable.