Tennessee Dog Bites: Payment of Damages in Animal Bite Cases
Tennessee Dog Bite Attorneys
Homeowner's Insurance
In most cases, an animal owner's homeowner's insurance policy will
cover damages from dog bites (and injuries caused by other common
household pets) that occur on the owner's property or while the dog is
under the owners control. A common amount of liability coverage in
homeowner's policies is between $100,000 and $300,000.
Animal Insurance
There are also specialty insurance companies that provide insurance
for pet owners. Many homeowner insurance companies don’t cover dog bites
after one incident. As a result, a pet owner often has no choice but pay
for coverage from an insurance company that specializes in animal
coverage.
No Insurance
If an animal owner does not have insurance that covers animal
bites, you are still entitled to bring a legal claim against the owner
of the animal to settle damages. If you are nervous, keep in mind that
if the person liable for your injury does not pay your medical bills and
compensate you for your lost income, which could be significant, you
will bear these losses alone.
Conclusion
In many cases, animal owners have insurance that will cover animal
bites, enabling an injured person to receive just compensation for his
or her damages, without causing the animal owner financial hardship. If
you have questions about who will pay for your injury, call a qualified
lawyer for more information.
If you or a loved one has been hurt by a dog bite or other animal
related injury, please call our Tennessee injury lawyers today. We offer free initial
consultations and work on a
contingent fee basis, which means that there is never a fee unless
we successfully settle your case.
For immediate assistance, call us toll-free at
1-877-871-4097.
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