Legal Question in Personal Injury in Tennessee
dog attack
if i am attacked by the neighbor's dog at their home on a friendly visit, why are they not liable??
i have $35000 in bills and i was paid $1000 by their insurance.
i have been attacked by this dog on another visit and
prior to that, the dog got off his chain and attacked me in my own yard.
i was told by one lawyer i have no case.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: dog attack
When did the accident occur? Have you already accepted $1,000.00 from the insurance company? If so, you may have settled your case alrady.
Re: dog attack
If the dog had violent propensities, I believe you have a good case. Big question is whether the dog's owner has adequate insurance to compensate you. I would be interested in helping you with this.
Re: dog attack
They very well be liable. As indicated, make sure you have not signed a release. Your facts indicate a dog that has a tendency to bite.
While Tennessee does not have a "dog bite statute" the owner of a dog is still liable under general negligence theories of law. The statute of limitations in Tennessee for such claims is one (1) year from the date of the attack.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
N. Evan Harris
Nashville, TN
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