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I believe we need to leave the world a little better off than when we found it. I knew as an attorney I would have one of the most direct and effective way to help people. For everyday folks, lawyers are the buffer between pain and justice and I think that is important work.
Tricia enjoys spending time with her husband and her daughter, who is in medical school. She enjoys reading, looking after her menagerie of pets and riding roller coasters.
Tricia is a major supporter of the Bedford County Library, and animal rescue organizations. She is an active defender of the rights of disabled children, having prosecuted some of Tennessee’s earliest right to education cases.
Tricia has excellent analytical skills and is able to readily make sense of a large volume of information. She is well-schooled in medical literature involving trauma and often can help the treating doctor connect a seemingly unrelated medical problem to the trauma of an accident. Preparing a legal strategy generally requires an extensive amount of research. Tricia is a personal injury attorney who has excellent research skills to be able to find and comprehend pertinent information. She perseveres. Often, cases require many hours of work with heavy research and lots of writing. Tricia is willing to put in the time it takes to get the job done. Whether you have been injured in Bradley, Bledsoe or Hamilton County in Tennessee, or Walker, Madison or Catoosa County in Georgia, Tricia can help you with your case.
Favorite Quote: “Anyone who believes a better day dawns when lawyers are eliminated has the burden of explaining who will take their place. Who will protect the poor, the injured, the victims of negligence, the victims of racial discrimination, and the victims of racial violence?… Lawyers are the simple yet essential means by which people seek to vindicate their rights and we must not foreclose that means.” – JOHN CURTIN
Education
- BA, Vanderbilt University, 1977
- Master’s degree, Vanderbilt University 1982
- University of Tennessee School of Law, 1987
Experience
- From 1987-1988 she clerked for the Hon. Chancellor Van Owens and Hon. Chancellor Howell Peoples
- She has been in private practice since 1988, concentrating in personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation law.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- She is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Georgia
- She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Chattanooga Bar Association, Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association (Past President), Tennessee Association of Justice.
OUR SERVICES & REVIEWS
A Personal Approach for Accident Victims
Personal injury
In almost all personal injury claims, insurance companies will offer you significantly less than what you deserve. It’s tempting to accept the first offer, especially if you are in a great deal of pain and unable to return to work. But if you’ve already taken a devalued settlement from the insurance company and your medical bills start to pile up, there’s little legal recourse to ask for more. That’s why it’s crucial to involve a Chattanooga personal injury lawyer before you even file a claim.
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Car Accidents
Chattanooga car accident lawyers Tricia Dennis and Lupton Winningham have recovered millions of dollars in Georgia and Tennessee for car and motor vehicle accident victims like you. If you or a loved one has been injured and need help with your medical bills, then you have come to the right place. Auto accident victims and their family members in East Tennessee and North Georgia can confidently rely on the experienced auto accident attorneys at Dennis & Winningham Law. We are the law firm that has compassionately, yet effectively, helped victims and their loved ones navigate the aftermath of difficult situations.
Trucking Accidents
Truck accidents in the United States are on the rise. Recent statistics show that almost 150,000 people are injured in truck accidents each year, and 6,000 people are killed. The regional area of Georgia and Tennessee is a crossroads and a center for car manufacturing, river traffic, and other industries. Large trucks, semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and other commercial vehicles are constantly on the road. This has a downside as frequent truck accidents occur on I-75, I-24, I-59, Highway 153, U.S. 27, Amnicola Highway, Corridor J, and other roadways. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Georgia or Tennessee truck accident, you may be eligible for substantial compensation.
Motorcycle Accidents
Experienced Chattanooga motorcycle accident lawyers Tricia Dennis and Lupton Winningham are avid fans of motorcycles, but they also realize how serious motorcycle accidents can be. With over 75 years of combined experience, Dennis & Winningham Law Injury Law knows the legal process to achieve fair compensation for motorcycle crash victims. Contact one of our lawyers today to learn more about how to start your motorcycle accident claim.
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ATV Accidents
Under both Tennessee and Georgia law, ATVs are not authorized for use on paved road, but children continue to bring ATVs on to our roads and highways. Georgia and Tennessee laws also prohibit the carrying of passengers on most ATVs, require children below the age of 16 to take approved ATV training courses, and require kids younger than 16 to wear helmets, eye protection, and over-the-ankle boots when operating ATVs. However, these requirements apply only when ATVs are operated on public lands, leaving kids essentially without protection when riding ATVs on private property.
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Bicycle Accidents
The most tragic type of bicycle crash is a bike-car collision. Cyclists are completely defenseless traveling on 30-pound bikes when they’re surrounded by 3,000-pound cars and trucks racing by them. Pedestrians, defective bike parts, recalled bike helmets, and other ineffective bicycle safety equipment can also cause bicycle accidents. Bike accidents can result in wrongful death or serious injuries such as broken bones, amputation, traumatic brain injury, neck, back, and spinal cord injuries.
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Boating Accidents
One of three factors usually cause boat accidents: an inexperienced boater, an intoxicated operator, or a boat malfunction. More than a third of both fatal and non-fatal boat accidents are alcohol-related. It is estimated that boat operators with a blood alcohol content of .10 or higher are 10 times more likely to be injured or killed in a boat accident than sober operators.
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Nursing Home Abuse
No one ever expects a family member or friend to be the victim of abuse or neglect in a nursing home. However, abuse and neglect do occur every day and in many ways.
Dennis & Winningham Law are Chattanooga nursing home abuse attorneys who will fight to recover all that you and your loved one deserve. With our experience in nursing home negligence matters, we thoroughly and carefully assess each individual case. We prepare each case for either settlement or trial in order to obtain compensation for injury, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. We help victims and their families hold these facilities accountable.
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Premises Liability
Premises liability is a vital facet of personal injury law, placing responsibility on property owners for maintaining a safe environment. When accidents occur due to negligence or hazardous conditions on someone’s property, victims have the right to seek compensation. This encompasses incidents like slip and falls or inadequate security leading to assaults. Dennis & Winningham Law excel in handling these complex cases, tirelessly pursuing justice for our clients.
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