Dallas Dog Bite Lawyer

• The dog that bit you previously bit someone else
• The dog’s owner knew about the incident
• The dog then bit and injured you

The point of this rule is not to protect dog owners the first time their animal bites someone. Instead, it’s meant to hold owners accountable when they know their dog has a history of aggression.

If you were attacked by a dog that’s never bit anyone before, however, this does not bar you from filing a claim for compensation. Our attorneys often hold dog owners liable by proving that the dog owner mishandled their dog (regardless of whether or not the dog had a history of aggression). We do this by establishing a duty of care.

“Duty of care” simply means that the owner is responsible for protecting others from their dog. Animal owners generally owe others a duty of care, as evidenced by many cities and counties requiring animals to be contained upon their owner or handler’s property and to be on a leash when in public.

Once we’ve established a duty of care, we work to prove that the dog owner or handler breached that duty. For instance, maybe the owner let their dog run free in a public area where the dog should have been on a leash. Or maybe we find evidence to prove that the owner didn’t properly secure their property with a kennel, fence, or invisible fence, which allowed the dog to escape and attack someone.

Dog Bite Injuries

Our dog bite lawyers have worked with victims who’ve suffered a wide variety of serious injuries as a result of the attack. Call us right away if you are diagnosed with:

• Puncture Wounds
• Lacerations
• Soft tissue injuries
• Nerve damage
• Bone fractures
• Bacterial and viral infections
• Mental health conditions, such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression
• Permanent scarring or disfigurement

• Medical Bills
• Lost Wages
• Physical Pain
• Mental Anguish
• Permanent Disfigurement
• Physical Disability
• Reduced Earning Potential
• Loss of Normal Life

It is difficult to say how much your dog bite claim may be worth without a thorough analysis of your circumstances. Dog bite claims and their resulting settlements or court rulings vary widely based on the type and extent of the injuries, the dog’s history, and the owner’s conduct.

The best way to determine the potential value of your claim is to speak with our dog bite attorneys. We’re happy to discuss the details of your case in person or over the phone. All calls are free and require zero obligation. Fill out our contact form or call us directly to get started.

Additional Information about dog bites

Treating Dog Bites is Expensive

The average cost of treatment for a dog bite injury depends on the severity of the bite and the location of the injury. If you’ve suffered minor-to-moderate puncture wounds and lacerations, you’ll need the wounds to be thoroughly cleaned, and you may also require sutures to close the wounds. Additionally, your doctor might administer antibiotics and booster immunizations to prevent infection.

If you’ve suffered more severe wounds, you may need additional medical care, such as surgery. If you or your child suffered bites to the face, working with a plastic surgeon could be necessary to reduce scarring and disfigurement.

Seeking the proper treatment for dog bite wounds can be costly, especially if you do not have health insurance. If you had to go to the ER, you can expect to be billed thousands or sometimes even tens of thousands of dollars for the physician’s time, lab tests, medications, and various medical services.

Here at Anderson Injury Lawyers, we believe the vicious dog’s owner should be held liable for these expenses, and we are prepared to fight for that compensation on your behalf.

Dangerous and Aggressive Dogs

Texas law holds owners accountable for the actions of dangerous and aggressive dogs. According to Texas law, a dangerous dog as one that:

• Attacks an individual, unprovoked, in some place other than the dog’s enclosure, and causes injuries
• Commits an attack or other action in a place other than its enclosure, causing people to believe they will be injured

If a dog is deemed dangerous or aggressive under the law, there are steps the owner must take if they wish to keep the dog, including spaying or neutering the pet, keeping the dog appropriately restrained, fitting the dog with a muzzle whenever it’s outside of its enclosure, obtaining liability insurance, posting a dangerous dog sign on their property, and registering the dog as aggressive or dangerous.

Contact a Dallas Dog Bite Lawyer Today

Anderson Injury Lawyers has a track record of success. We've won millions of dollars for our clients over the years and have been trusted in Dallas for over 25 years. A dog bite is tragedy enough, and when you hire our firm, we work hard to make sure that the suffering ends there.

We are ready to work with you to hold the dog owner responsible. Call us today at (214) 327-8000, or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.