A Nashville Dog Bite Injury Lawyer Dedicated To Protecting Your Future After A Bite
A dog bite can have devastating consequences on the victim, and seeking fair compensation for the recovery can be a delicate process. Often, a friend’s or family member’s dog bites someone, and balancing the pursuit of the money you need while preserving the relationship with the owner can be a challenge. Thankfully, you can rely on the experience of a skilled dog bite injury attorney who can help you with both.
My name is Ali Toll, and at my Goodlettsville office of The Toll Firm, I represent clients in Davidson County, Sumner County and across Middle Tennessee through their personal injury claims. My goal in these cases is only to help my clients pursue the outcome they need after a dog bite, and I use my years of experience to navigate the complex situations that can come from these cases.
Types Of Injuries Sustained From Dog Bites
Millions of people are bitten by dogs every year. Victims frequently must go to the hospital to treat their wounds. Some common types of dog bite injuries include:
- Scarring and disfigurement: Permanent marks to the skin and body caused by a dog bite, which may impact a person’s self-image.
- Laceration and puncture wounds: Serious wounds that break the skin, leading to tissue damage.
- Crushing injuries: Severe damage to muscles, bones and blood vessels from extreme pressure.
- Broken bones: Partial or complete break or fracture to a bone.
- Tendon and ligament injuries: Damage to connective tissue, leading to swelling, pain and mobility issues.
- Infection: Dangerous bacteria or viruses that enter the body, such as rabies.
- Nerve damage: Serious damage to nerves that can cause pain, numbness or weakness in areas of the body.
- Emotional trauma: Psychological injuries that can lead to flashbacks and anxiety. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is a common type of emotional trauma can cause a victim to fear dogs.
Recovering from a dog bite may require multiple hospital visits, surgery and therapy. The cost of a dog bite can make it hard for people to recover from their wounds and trauma. I can help you explore your recovery options and pursue maximum compensation for your losses.
Common Dog Breeds That Result In Attacks
While many people believe all dogs are good dogs, that does not acknowledge the very real fact that many people are victims of dog attacks. While “bully” breeds, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers and a few other breeds tend to make the news, any breed of dog has the potential to be aggressive and attack a person unprovoked.
One of the key factors that can influence a dog’s aggression level is ownership. When a dog attacks, it is often the dog’s owner who is liable for the victim’s injuries.
Owner Liability For Dog Bites In Tennessee
Tennessee has a strict “one bite” policy when it comes to a dog attack. This means that a dog owner may be held liable for a dog attack if they knew their dog had aggressive behavior or a previous bite incident. However, a dog owner may fight a dog bite claim, stating their dog was provoked or the victim was trespassing.
I will fight aggressively to help you recover damages for your injuries and losses.
What Your Compensation Should Cover
After any kind of accident, insurance companies will likely try to convince you to accept a lowball settlement offer or find any other way to minimize the money they have to pay you in your personal injury claim. A vicious dog bite can leave you with nerve damage, infection, permanent numbness and scarring, disfigurement or paralysis.
These injuries can also come with collateral consequences such as:
- Lost income
- Loss of earning potential
- Extensive medical bills
- Loss of consortium
- Pain and suffering
Additionally, children can suffer different kinds of consequences from a dog bite. For a child, scarring or other severe injuries from a dog bite can interfere with their ability to develop friendships in life, and the bite can also cause them to develop phobias or other mental disorders.
When the consequences of a dog bite can have lifelong implications for your child, my goal as your legal representative is to help you pursue an outcome that can provide them with the resources they need to recover properly after the bite.
Let Someone Stand For You: We’ll Take The Toll On The Insurance Company For You
If you or your child suffered from a dog bite, let me represent your needs through your personal injury claim. When a lifetime of challenges and complications is at risk, you should not be left with a lifetime of regret from your claim.
Call me at 615-751-3264 or email me here to schedule your initial consultation today with an experienced dog bit injury lawyer. The Toll Firm serves Davidson County, Sumner County and the surrounding areas.