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Dog Bites & Animal Attacks in Memphis, TN

In Memphis, dog bites & animal attacks often happen along I-40 and I-55. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced dog bites & animal attacks attorney serving Memphis — free, and with no obligation.

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Dog Bites & Animal Attacks claims in Memphis

Delivery routes and front yards are where most of these start. Memphis Animal Services handles animal complaints inside the city and the county side has its own, so the first thing to pin down is who took the report. A prior complaint about the same dog lives in that agency's file and nowhere else. Report the bite even if you know the owner. That file is the point. Tennessee's 50% bar reaches these claims, and the owner's insurer will ask whether you reached over a fence, whether you ran, and what you were doing on the property to begin with.
How fault gets decided can end a dog bite case in Memphis before it starts. Tennessee's rule: Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar. You have 1 year to file. Bitten or attacked by a dog? Liability rules vary by state — we'll find the right help.
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1 year

ONLY 1 YEAR for personal injury — among the shortest in the nation. Wrongful death 1 year.

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Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a crash report in Memphis?

It depends on who responded. The Memphis Police Department handles crashes inside the city, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol works many wrecks on I-40, I-55, and I-240. Tennessee crash reports generally come from the investigating agency or the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Write the report number down at the scene if you can.

Which court handles a Memphis injury case?

Memphis sits in Shelby County, so a personal injury suit would generally be filed in the Shelby County Circuit & Chancery Courts. Tennessee also has General Sessions Courts that hear smaller civil claims, and which one fits your situation is a question for an attorney, not for us. We are not a law firm. We connect you with an independent, licensed attorney who works in that courthouse.

What if my crash happened across the state line?

The Memphis area runs into Mississippi and Arkansas, and the law generally follows the place of the crash, not your address. Tennessee's one-year filing deadline applies to a Tennessee wreck. Mississippi generally allows three years, and Arkansas has its own rule. Tell us the road and the side of the line you were on, and we'll match you with an attorney licensed there.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, the deadline is generally 1 year from the date of the accident. ONLY 1 YEAR for personal injury — among the shortest in the nation. Wrongful death 1 year. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

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