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TennesseeDog Bites Lawyers in Blount County, Tennessee

Although a dog may be man's best friend, these animals can often act in a way that is out of the human owner's control.


Under Blount County, Tennessee common law, an owner or caretaker for a dog may be help strictly liable for the damages caused by the dog after an attack or biting incident.


In some states, it must be shown that the dog owner knew the dog had hurt another person before. In other cases, even a first bite can result in a finding of strict liability. Of course, if the owner is negligent then other types of liability can be imposed.


Attacks by some breeds of dogs can cause severe injury or even death, but even bites by small dogs can cause pain and infection.


Find out more about how a personal injury attorney that focuses on dog bite cases in Blount County, Tennessee might be able to help you pursue justice in your case.

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Kevin W. Shepherd

Kevin W. Shepherd
Shepherd and Long, P.C.
200 E Broadway Ave
Maryville, TN 37804
Licensed for 37 years, Kevin W. Shepherd is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

David Thomas Black

David Thomas Black
Kizer & Black, Attys.
329 Cates St.
Maryville, TN 37801
David Thomas Black is a Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended University Of Tenn... read more >

Harold E Bishop Jr

Harold E Bishop Jr
Law Office of Harold E. Bishop, Jr.
403 South Court Street
Maryville, TN 37803
Harold E Bishop Jr is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Melanie Elaine Davis

Melanie Elaine Davis
Kizer & Black
329 Cates Street
Maryville, TN 37801
Melanie Elaine Davis is a Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended University of Tennessee College of Law... read more >

Mark C Hartsoe

Mark C Hartsoe
Hartsoe Law Firm, PC
908 West Lamar Alexander Parkway P. O. Box 4997
Maryville, TN 37802
Mark C Hartsoe is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Catherine H Morton

Catherine H Morton
Meares & Morton Law Offices
609 Smithview Dr.
Maryville, TN 37803
Catherine H Morton is a Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Thomas A May

Thomas A May
Law Office of Cynthia L. Eldred, APC
1013 White Oak Ave
Maryville, TN 37803
Licensed for 43 years, Thomas A May is a Drug Crimes and Sexual Harassment lawyer who attended Santa Clara University School of Law... read more >
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