Each year, thousands of people in Texas are bitten by dogs. While the vast majority of these bites do not result in serious injury, there is always the potential for a dog bite to become infected and cause significant harm. Therefore, let's discuss how to prevent...
Dog bite injuries
Recovering compensation after a dog attack
This blog recently discussed the importance of dog bite victims seeking the medical care and attention they need following a dog bite. It is also important for victims and their families to be familiar with dog bite laws and how they can protect them following a dog...
Act quickly after a dog bite
A dog bite can cause serious injuries and may be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. But you must also act quickly after a dog bite, especially if it involved a child, to prevent infections and more severe injuries. Immediate steps These actions should be taken...
What types of damages may be available for a dog bite injury?
Victims of dog bite injuries can suffer a wide range of damages and harm as a result. It is helpful for victims to know that there are legal protections that may be able to help them with what they have suffered and the different types of dog bite damages they have...
What are Texas dog bite laws for dog bite injuries?
There are generally two different types of dog bite laws including strict liability dog bite laws and one bite dog bite laws. In Texas, pet owners are strictly liable for the injuries and damages caused by their pets once the pet is known to be dangerous. Legal...
Most dangerous dogs with bites worse than their bark
Dogs can be man's best friends, but they can also cause tremendous harm. When dogs in Texas bite, some breeds are especially harmful. The following dog breeds are most likely to cause serious bite injuries. Pit bulls Statistically, pit bulls are one of the most...
Avoiding a dog bite, especially with children
Every year in Texas and across the U.S., around 4 million people are bitten by dogs, and of these, an average of 800,000 go in for subsequent medical treatment. Parents of young children, in particular, will want to beware if they own a dog or come in contact with...
Fight your instincts: Don’t run from a dog
When an aggressive dog makes a move toward you, your instincts tell you to run. You may yell, turn and try to flee. That’s flight or fight for you; your mind has evolved to help you either fight an imminent threat or flee from it. Unfortunately, in the case of dog...
Is there ever a time when you’re liable for a dog attack?
Though strict liability generally holds pet parents responsible for the actions of their animals, there are always going to be exceptions. A dog attack of any kind can lead to serious injuries and even possibly death, but an owner may not always be liable. This might...
Boar “gone bad” now holds pet owners accountable for bites
Many states have laws spelling out when an injured person can sue a dog owner. For example, different rules apply in Georgia if an authority declared the dog dangerous. Florida applies different rules after the owner posts a bad-dog sign. In Texas, we do things our...