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Having a dog bite you can change your worldview in a second. You may have never been afraid of meeting dogs before when suddenly, all of that changes. One aggressive or poorly trained animal could cause serious harm or even be fatal.
At The Law Giant, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers. As Texas premises liability lawyers, we know how frustrating and upsetting an animal attack is. You should never have to fear going to the park, walking around your neighborhood, or being around friends, family members, and coworkers’ pets. Call us at 866-450-9873 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
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Most states have a specific dog bite and animal attack statute. Texas does not. However, that does not mean you cannot recover compensation after being injured by a dog. There are numerous ways to hold a Texas dog owner responsible for their pet’s actions. The Texas Supreme Court created the state’s dog bite laws in Marshall v. Ranne.
In Texas, dog bite lawsuits may be based on negligence, knowledge of the dog’s dangerous propensities, a violation of a local leash ordinance, or intentional harm.
For you to recover compensation after a dog bite claim, you may have to prove that the dog’s owner or handler was negligent in controlling the dog. You must have evidence that the owner did not use ordinary care in keeping their dog from harming others.
If you were bitten by a dog that should have been on a leash, this could be evidence of the owner’s liability. A violation of a leash law can be used to hold the owner responsible and get you an appropriate settlement.
Texas also adheres to the “one bite rule.” You may claim the dog owner is strictly liable for your injuries if the dog previously attacked someone or acted as if they wanted to. It is on you to show that the dog owner knew the animal could be aggressive. This can be very difficult to prove, which is why it is important to work with an experienced dog attack attorney.
Additionally, it is sad but true that owners can train their dogs to attack others. If someone willfully let or ordered their dog to attack you, call The Law Giant, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers right away.
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If a dog bites you or a loved one, you must address the injuries immediately. Dog bites can result in puncture wounds, tears in the skin and muscle, broken bones, and other serious injuries. You need medical care to heal from these injuries and reduce the risk of infection.
Once you are safely away from the dog, wash your wound with mild soap and water. Use a clean cloth to apply pressure and slow any bleeding. The best next step is to apply antibiotic cream and cover your injury with a sterile bandage.
After you have cleaned and wrapped the wound, find time to go to see a physician. You should see a doctor within a few hours of the bite to determine if you need stitches, a rabies shot, antibiotics, or more serious medical care.
After you have received medical care, call a Texas dog bite injury lawyer. When another person’s dog bites or attacks you and causes you harm, the dog owner may be liable for your injuries. You may have the right to pursue compensation. However, it can be difficult to determine the likelihood of you receiving compensation or the amount without an experienced legal opinion.
If a dog attacks you, whether you are bitten or pushed down, you may suffer:
Depending on the circumstances, you may experience injuries to your face, neck, back, torso, arms, hands, legs, and feet. The more serious these injuries, the more likely you are to suffer from scaring, disfigurements, or to be left with physical limitations.
Our dog attack lawyers at The Law Giant, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers, have worked on dog bite cases involving all types of injuries. We can work with your physician and medical experts to prove the type and seriousness of your injuries. We can gather evidence to prove how these injuries have negatively impacted your life, physically and emotionally.
If someone else’s dog bit you, call a dog bite lawyer in Texas to discuss your options. In many situations, you can pursue an insurance claim and settlement. If an individual or couple owned a dog, they might have homeowners or renter insurance covering bodily injuries.
If a business owned the dog, the business likely had an insurance policy that covered harm to patrons. We will work with the relevant insurance company to prove the dog owner’s liability and negotiate a fair settlement.
However, if your insurance claim is denied, the insurer refuses to participate in good faith negotiations, or there is no insurance coverage, you will need to work with a dog bite injury attorney to pursue compensation in court.
Dog bite lawsuits can be brought on one or more legal bases. You may argue that the owner knew their dog was aggressive, dangerous, or vicious; therefore, the owner is liable for your injuries. If you can prove the owner knew of their dog’s dangerous propensities, then you can recover compensation whether or not the owner was negligent at the time of the attack.
If you cannot prove the dog was known to be vicious, then you may argue that the dog owner was negligent in maintaining control of the dog. To prove negligence, you must show that the owner failed to use reasonable care in restraining the dog and preventing it from attacking you. One way you may be able to support a claim of negligence is if the dog owner failed to have the dog on a leash or someone contained in violation of a local leash ordinance.
In either strict liability or negligence cases, you should work with an experienced lawyer. At The Law Giant, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers, we are well-versed in dog bite law and have a track record of success for our dog attack clients.
If you were injured in a dog attack, and you can prove the dog’s owner is liable, then you may receive compensation for your:
Our lawyers for dog bites have recovered a wide range of dog bite settlement amounts because many factors can influence the value of your dog bite claim. The type of injury and how serious it is matters. The more serious the injury, the more compensation you may receive.
This is typically because more serious injuries cost more to treat, take longer to recover from, and cause a greater amount of pain and suffering. You also may receive more compensation if an animal attack leads to a visible disfigurement or a disability.