Dog Bite & Animal Attack
Memphis Dog Bite Attorneys
Under Tennessee law, the owner of a dog is liable for the injuries caused by that animal to someone in a public space (such as a street, sidewalk or park), or lawfully in a private place (such as their own yard or if they are an invitee or licensee on the lands of another). There is usually no requirement that the animal has a prior history of biting or attacking others.
With the popularity of keeping vicious dog breeds such as Pit Bulls, Rottweilers and German Shepherds in residential areas, these animal attacks are an all too frequent occurrence, hence banning them in many densely-populated areas. There have even been recent media accounts of people keeping lions, tigers and other dangerous exotic pets in unsecured backyard kennels.
Unfortunately many times the victims of a dog bite or animal attack are children. Those too young to physically defend themselves during an animal attack may be powerless to prevent severe injuries and permanent lifelong scaring or disfigurement. Regardless if the victim is a child or adult, these attacks can result in expensive medical treatment, lost income, substantial pain and suffering or even death.
Frequently those responsible for these animals may try to defend themselves from liability by denying ownership of the animal, or falsely claiming that the animal was provoked into the attack. After a serious injury is sustained, they may quickly begin building evidence to try to deny your right for compensation. Hiring Memphis personal injury attorneys with experience in dog bites and animal attacks is in your best interest to ensure that you are treated fairly and receive the just compensation you deserve.
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