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Dog Attacks 101



According to the US Centers for Disease Control, more that 4.7 million people are injured in vicious dog attacks throughout the US each year. If you or someone you love has suffered injuries as a result of an animal bite or mauling, it is advised that you speak with a board certified Fort Worth personal injury attorney to discuss your situation. Any dog attack is likely to result in medical treatment to some degree, and in most cases the victim is going to be left with lifelong scars which will be a constant reminder of their terrible experience. As a result, it is highly likely that you will be entitled to compensation.

If you are considering pursuing a bodily injury claim related to a Texas dog bite attack, then you probably have a lot of questions regarding your legal rights. As a Fort Worth personal injury lawyer, I have put together this resource which covers the key information you need to know. I hope that you find it useful.



Dog Attack Laws in Texas

In Texas, we have what is called “Strict Liability” when it comes to dog attack cases. If the owners of the animal which attacked you knew (or should have known) about the vicious tendencies of their pet; or if their animal has attacked someone else previously, then it is relatively straightforward for your attorney to pursue a strict liability case against them. In such cases there is no defense for the at fault party, they would be considered entirely at fault for your injuries.
Learn more about strict liability in dog attack cases…

Proving Owner Negligence

There seems to be a common misperception among many Dallas-Fort Worth personal injury lawyers that you can only win a dog attack case in Texas if the dog in question has bitten someone else previously (the so-called “one bite” rule). This is not so. Provided that your attorney is able to establish negligence on behalf of the owner which contributed to your injuries, then they can still be held liable under Texas state law.
Learn more about dog owners’ duty to exercise reasonable care…

Injured When Another Dog Attacked Your Pet

One of the most common dog bite scenarios I see as an experienced Fort Worth personal injury attorney is that my client suffered injuries while walking their own pet dog because of another violent unleashed animal. Such attacks are extremely common and often relate in additional injuries not just from the bod biting and mauling, but also lacerations from the leash and injuries suffered from falling, etc. In these situations, there are typically significant medical bills and resulting scars which will serve as permanent reminders of the trauma experienced.
Learn more about your legal rights you and your pet are attacked by an unleashed dog…

Making a Claim for Compensation When the Dog’s Owner is Someone You Know

A lot of times, dog attack victims are reluctant to make a personal injury claim because the owner of the dog which attacked them is either a family member, a friend, a neighbor or a co-worker. You should not feel bad about making a claim. You are not seeking compensation from them directly, but rather from their home insurance policy which covers the actions of their pets. Making a claim will have absolutely no negative effects on them whatsoever, so you should not feel guilty about making a claim.
Learn more about how a civil claim for injury compensation works…

Child Injuries as a Result of a Dog Attack
Children are far more likely to be victims of a serious dog attack than adults. They are also far more likely to suffer severe injuries in such an attack. If your son or daughter is attacked by a dog – even if it’s a neighbor’s dog or the family pet – it is critical that you consult with a board certified Fort Worth personal injury lawyer to discuss your situation so you fully comprehend the lifelong effects the injuries will have on your child as well as learning about your full range of legal rights and options.
Learn more about dog attack cases involving young children…

To speak directly with an experienced attorney today, please call us toll free at 800-354-6275. You can also call us locally in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 or in Dallas at 214-327-8000.


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Finding the Best Texas Lawyer for Your Dog Bite Case
Making A Claim Against Your Neighbor




The Anderson Law Firm offers free no obligation consultations to people injured in accidents or who have suffered physical harm as a result of someone else's actions. We do not charge you to initially discuss your situation and establish whether you have a claim to pursue. You can call us and discuss your case over the phone, we can set up an appointment for you to come into our office, or we can visit you in your home anywhere in the metroplex.

If after meeting with us you decide that we are the best personal injury lawyer for you, then we will enter into a contingent fee agreement. This means that we only get paid when we win a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. You don't pay us anything up front. We will cover all expenses spent working on your case. Only when we win for you will you need to pay us. If we don't win, then you owe us nothing.

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