Protecting Your Legal Rights You’re walking in your neighborhood or at a nearby park when you’re hurt in an unprovoked attack by someone else’s dog. What should you do in the minutes and hours following the assault to both protect your health and … [Read more...]
The Increased Risks of Dog Bites and Attacks in Texas Summer Weather
Increased Presence of Dogs at Outdoor Venues and Events Leads to Greater Risk of Injury Summer’s here—time to get outside. Go for a picnic in the park. Take in an outdoor concert or festival. As the Texas parks and outdoor venues fill with people, … [Read more...]
Can You Sue If You Were Bit on a Dog Owner’s Property?
Is the Owner Still Liable If You Were on Private Property? If you've been attacked or bitten by a dog on public property—walking along the sidewalk in front of a neighbor's house or at a local park, for instance—Texas law is pretty clear. Unless you … [Read more...]
What to Do If a Police Dog Bites You in Texas
Can You File a Personal Injury Claim? Trained police dogs serve a useful role in law enforcement, helping gather evidence of illegal activity and even capture suspected criminals. When they are used properly, they make our lives safer. When proper … [Read more...]
Understanding the Texas Dog Bite Laws
Your Rights When You Have Been Injured by a Dog In the vast majority of situations, a dog will live up to the reputation as being "man's best friend. Unfortunately, though, there are too many dog owners who either encourage or condone aggressive … [Read more...]
Your Legal Options in Texas When You’re Bitten by a Dog
What Are the Texas Dog-Bite Laws? What Can You Do After a Dog Bite? A dog is man’s best friend, right? While that may be generally true, canines are domesticated wild animals that can pose a serious risk of injury when neglected, poorly treated, or … [Read more...]
VICIOUS CIRCLE: TEXAS DOG BITE LAW AND STRICT LIABILITY
Although numerous theories can be alleged in lawsuits relating to dog bites, strict liability is a theory most frequently pleaded. In such a case, the controlling issue to be determined is whether the party against whom suit is brought has knowingly … [Read more...]
Texas Dog Bite Laws
Your Rights When You’re Attacked or Bitten At most times, a dog truly is “man’s best friend.” But it’s also true that dogs are wild animals that have been domesticated by humans. When you ignore the known or obvious aggressive tendencies of a canine … [Read more...]
