As a personal injury attorney , Robert L Jolley Jr has been protecting the residents in Knoxville, TN with legal advice against dog bite cases. In Tennessee, you have one year from the incident to file a report. However, the quicker you file the better, since wounds may be fresh and stories may be clearer. Robert will make sure your legal rights are protected.
Tennessee law states that it is the responsibility of the dog owner to keep their dog under control and to keep them from running off. Robert will help you prove your case and fight for the compensation you want and deserve. Compensation may include pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and more. At Robert L Jolley Jr, we take dog bite cases seriously. Our personal injury attorney will work hard for you and advise you every step of the way.
If you are a dog owner, there are certain things you can do in order to prevent yourself from being sued, including:
Having a fenced in yard in which your dog cannot get out
Invest in obedient classes
Stay up-to-date on shots
Spay/neuter dogs
To prevent yourself from being attacked by a dog:
Don’t approach strange dogs
Let the dog sniff you first before trying to pet it
Don’t approach a dog while it is eating, sleeping, or tending to its puppies
Roll into a ball and stay still if you are being attacked
Call our law firm today for more information or to get started on your case.