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Each year, as many as 7,000 people are treated for dog bite injuries in the state of Tennessee. Up to 200 of these people will require hospitalization. While some of these incidents are undoubtedly true accidents, far too many could have been prevented if the dog owners had been more responsible.
Under Tennessee dog bite laws, if a dog owner is negligent in his supervision of an animal known to have aggressive tendencies, that dog owner can be held liable for injuries inflicted by the dog. Other situations under which a dog owner might be found liable for dog bite injuries include:
- The dog has been allowed to run loose, or is "at large"
- The dog is in a location where it shouldn't be, such as someone else's property
- The dog is not properly restrained
- The owner made no effort to prevent the encounter that resulted in the injuries
Although these situations might seem clear-cut, too often the reality is quite complicated, and liability can be difficult to prove. Because of this potential for debate and confusion, it's best to consult with an experienced dog bite attorney to determine if you have a case against a dog owner.
With over a century of combined experience, the attorneys at James R. Omer & Associates can evaluate your case and advise you about how to proceed. Dog bite injuries can be serious, requiring long-term rehabilitation, corrective surgery, or other costly treatments. And since the victims of serious dog bites are often children, the injuries are proportionately more severe.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a dog bite injury, you'll want an experienced attorney to handle your case. Please contact Nashville, Tennessee dog bite attorneys James R. Omer & Associates to discuss the specifics of your situation. We'll do everything we can to help you get the compensation you need. If we don't win, you don't pay.
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