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In Texas, if you’ve been bitten or attacked by a dog, you very well may have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries and damages from the owner of the dog. Consult with a Dallas-Fort Worth personal injury lawyer for specific information in your personal situation.
Texas follows the “one bite rule.” We are one of only 14 states in the U.S. follow this rule. Basically, it’s the responsibility of your lawyer to find out and prove that the dog that bit or attacked you has dangerous propensities and it has bitten somebody else or attacked somebody else before. At first, this rule seems a bit unfair to the injured person, but my experience is that it’s usually pretty easy to find out if a dog has bitten somebody before. This is because the general rule is if they bite once, they bite again and it’s the responsibility of the dog owner to protect other people from this dangerous dog. When we are contact by potential clients in the Fort Worth/Tarrant County area, we begin the investigation by interviewing neighbors and researching the local animal control records to determine if a dog has bitten or attacked someone else previously.
At the Anderson Law Firm, we work on dog bite cases on a contingent fee—which means we don’t get paid until and unless we win money for our clients. We are very selective on the cases we accept. Fortunately, we’ve been able to recover substantial compensation for our clients who’ve suffered bites or attacks. Usually, the results of these attack leave or innocent clients with unsightly scars and other permanent injuries. Sometimes, our clients also miss work due to the injuries. And all of them have medical bills to pay as a result of the attack. These are the types of damages which we seek compensation from the dog owner.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a dangerous dog, feel free to call us and take advantage of the free consultation we offer to all injury victims. Call toll free at 800-354-6275.
