Securing Six-Figure Justice After Serious Nashville Dog Bite

In November 2023, our Antioch, Tennessee client was invited over to a house when he was unexpectedly and viciously attacked by the homeowner’s rottweiler. This unprovoked attack resulted in a severe injury to our client’s left hand. He suffered a deep cut that caused a significant loss of feeling and required immediate stitches, subsequent surgery, and ongoing medical treatment. Beyond the physical pain and difficult recovery, our client also endured immense emotional distress. The injury made him unable to work, adding to his struggles with the burden of mounting medical expenses and an obstacle to his path to recovery. 

All of this stress took a toll on him. So, he came to Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers for help. We looked into the dog’s history and found that he had a previous history of biting and attacking others. This triggered Tennessee’s “one-bite” rule. Because the dog had previous incidents of aggressiveness towards others, we believed the owner knew of the dog’s dangerous propensities. A dangerous propensity means the dog had an innate risk of being harmful if not properly controlled. 

The dog breed, Rottweiler, stands out as a strong breed that people recognize because of their large size, protectiveness, and physical strength. However, they are also known to be aggressive. In Tennessee, dog owners must keep their dogs under control with the proper precautionary measures. Since the dog posed a risk due to his previous history of attacks, the homeowner should have taken steps to make sure it wouldn’t hurt anyone. The homeowner’s failure to control the dog caused our client to suffer significantly from the attack.

To win against the insurance company, we gathered proof of the dog’s history, our client’s injuries, his medical care, and the money he lost from not being able to work. We focused on showing the dog’s dangerous propensities and the homeowner’s failure to prevent the attack. In the end, by creating a strong claim, we were able to secure the full  insurance policy limits for our client. This helped support his medical bills, lost wages, and the pain he went through.

At Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers, we understand that dog bites can create tragic changes in the lives of their victims. The aftermath of dog bites leaves victims with ongoing discomfort, mental distress, and financial difficulties that become stressful to manage. Our team will fight for justice for those who bear the weight of such events. We will provide complete support to ensure clients can heal while they rebuild their lives after a dog bite.