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Nashville Dog Bite Laws

Dogs have been loyal companions to people for literally thousands of years. Providing friendship and protection, they've more than earned their moniker of Man's Best Friend.

On the flip side, though, as many as 7,000 people per year in Tennessee alone seek medical attention for <a href=http://www.tennlaw-omer.com/dog.html>dog bite injuries</a>. Approximately a hundred of these prove fatal, usually when the victim is a child. What makes our loyal companions dangerous?

Sometimes these injuries are simply accidents. But too often, dog bites occur because an owner has been negligent or even abusive toward his or her dog, leading to a dangerous situation.

Nashville, Tennessee dog bite laws require dog owners to care for their dogs properly, and to ensure that any dog that has exhibited aggressive behavior will be kept under control at all times. If you're injured by a dog bite, and the dog was "at large" or off the leash, or somewhere it was not supposed to be, the dog owner could be held liable for your injuries.

Because liability for dog bite injuries in the Nashville, Tennessee area can be very difficult to establish, it's important to look for legal assistance if you've been injured by a dog bite. Careful assessment of the exact circumstances of the accident is necessary to help you gain compensation from the dog's owner.

Circumstances under which a dog owner might be found liable for your injuries include:

• The dog owner was aware of the dog's hostile tendencies, but did nothing to control the dog
• The dog was in an area where it was not authorized to be
• The dog owner made no effort to keep the dog from causing harm to you

In any of these cases, an experienced Nashville, Tennessee dog bite attorney might be able to establish liability and gain compensation for you in court to help you pay for any medical bills or emotional trauma related to your injuries.

If you encounter a strange dog, there are several ways to avoid a dangerous confrontation. These include:

• Ignore the dog. Often a dog won't engage with you if you pretend it isn't there.
• Don't make direct eye contact with the dog. Dogs can take this as a challenge to their dominance, and respond aggressively.
• Don't try to pet a strange dog. Teach your children not to approach strange dogs, as well.
• Don't approach a dog you don't know even if it's behind a fence. People have been very seriously injured by aggressive dogs even through the barrier of a fence.

If a dog is left chained out and acts aggressive, or shows any signs of abuse, contact appropriate authorities. Dogs that are neglected or abused are much more likely to attack a person than dogs who are properly cared for.

About the Author

If you’ve been injured by a dog and need legal assistance to establish owner liability, please contact the Nashville, Tennessee dog bite attorneys at James R. Omer & Associates for more information on how we can help you with your case.

Clayton Ruby at Pit Bull Rally Nov 2009