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If youre facing a dog bite lawsuit in tennessee, its important to understand your rights. In tennessee, the dog owner may be liable for injuries caused by their dog unless the person provoked the dog. If you have evidence to support your claim that the person provoked the dog or entered your home uninvited, it can be crucial in your case. Consider gathering witnesses or written statements to support your version of events. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for free legal assistance through organizations like legal aid of east tennessee. Act promptly and contact them for help with your case.Full Conversation
A person came into my home uninvited, ( not a break-in) and my dog bit them. Now they are suing and what was said by them is not true. I've lost my place to live and I'm not working ,but my boyfriend is working fastfood part time.
What state are you located in, ****? Laws regarding dog bites vary by location.
Tennessee
What is the nature of the false statements made by the person who is suing you?
In Tennessee, the dog owner is liable if the dog causes injury, unless the person provoked the dog.
He walked in my home and my dog came out of the room, this person went out the door and came back in because they dropped something. This person knows who we are and that we don't have company in the house period. This person is now in jail for drug related crimes.
What evidence do you have to support your claim that the person provoked the dog?
In Tennessee, the dog owner is not liable if the person provoked the dog.
Just me and my boyfriend coming out and seeing him in the house, leave, and come back in.
Do you have any witnesses or security footage that can corroborate your version of events? In Tennessee, such evidence can be crucial in a dog bite case.
No it was only the * of us
Do you have any written or electronic communication where this person admitted to provoking the dog or entering your home uninvited?
I'm looking to see if he said anything in his statement I got from his lawyer
What exactly did the person say in the statement you received from his lawyer?
He said he was invited in which is not true and everyone we know knows we don't have company in the house
Do you have any evidence or witnesses that can confirm your house rule of not having company over? This could help establish that the person was not invited.
I have people who will tell u we don't have company in the house, but getting them to come for court, I don't know.
Can these people provide written statements affirming your house rule? In Tennessee, written statements can be used as evidence in court.
I'm pretty sure I can have that done
That's great. Written statements can be a strong piece of evidence. In Tennessee, you can submit them in court to support your claim.
Ok also he has a lawyer and we don't. We can not come close to affording one and we have to respond 30 days from August *, *
Have you considered applying for legal aid? In Tennessee, you may be eligible for free or low-cost legal assistance through organizations like Legal Aid of East Tennessee.
I don't know anything about that
Legal Aid of East Tennessee provides free legal help to low-income individuals. You can apply online or call them at (*) *-*.
Ok
Have you contacted Legal Aid of East Tennessee yet?
Explanation: It's important to act quickly, especially considering your deadline to respond to the lawsuit.
No you just told me about it
I recommend contacting Legal Aid of East Tennessee as soon as possible. Their address is * S Gay St #*, Knoxville, TN *, USA. Phone: (*) *-*.
Ok thank you. I'm doing that now.
That's great, ****. Remember, it's crucial to act promptly. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
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