When you think of common workplace injuries in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, probably the first few which come to mind involve construction workers, warehouse staff and oil and gas field employees. In each of those professions there is of course a high potential for an injury-causing accident to occur. But according to the Texas Department of Health, mailmen and women, utility workers and police officers are also at risk of being injured while on the job too - by a dog attack.
As a Tarrant County personal injury lawyer I know that being mauled or bitten by a dog can result in extremely serious injuries. Victims are often left with significant scars and disfigurements which will never completely heal and as with any animal attack there is always a potential for infection or contracting a disease such as rabies.
According to the United States postal service, more than 2,800 letter carriers are bitten by dogs each year while delivering mail to houses and apartment complexes. The severity of the injuries varies with each case, but in every situation, the dog attack victim has a right to make a claim for compensation above and beyond any worker's comp claim. If you've been bitten or otherwise attacked by another person's dog while you were working, call me today for a free no obligation on your unique situation. Call toll free at 800-354-6275 or call locally at 817-294-1900.
