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Lillian’s Law – Texas State Dangerous Dog Law
Texas is often the number one state in the country for the annual number of fatal dog bite injuries. In an effort to improve public safety in the state when it comes to dangerous dogs, Texas passed Lillian’s Law. Under this law, a pet owner can face criminal charges if found to be “criminally…
Texas One-Bite Rule
Dog attacks can change lives in seconds. They can inflict serious physical and emotional damage resulting in expensive medical costs. Your legal rights after a harmful dog attack depend on the laws in the state where the incident took place. Texas abides by a one-bite rule, where a dog owner can be held financially…
Dealing With PTSD After a Dog Bite Injury
A dog attack is a violent encounter that can be extremely frightening and traumatic. Cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common after dog attacks. Coping with and healing from dog-attack PTSD may take professional help, as well as time and patience. Early detection and intervention can help prevent long-term effects. Make sure to…
Using Video Footage to Strengthen Your Dog Bite Injury Claim
In some states, a dog’s owner can be held strictly liable for a dog bite injury, meaning financially responsible without the victim needing to prove fault or negligence. However, Texas is not one of those states. Texas uses a one-bite rule that requires evidence against the pet owner. Video footage can provide a valuable…
What Counts as “Provoking” a Dog in a Texas Dog Bite Case?
In Texas, a potential defense to a dog bite injury claim is that the victim was provoking the dog at the time of the incident. If the owner of a dog can show that the injured person provoked the attack or antagonized the dog prior to the event, his or her liability could be…
How to Gather Evidence for Your Texas Dog Bite Case
In Texas, you can only recover financial compensation from a pet owner for a dog bite injury if there is proof that the owner knew or should have known about the dog’s vicious propensities. Meeting this burden of proof requires evidence. You can improve your chances of succeeding in a dog bite injury case…
What to Do If a Police Dog Bites You
Police dogs, also known as K9s, are part of law enforcement in Texas. Police dogs are legally considered police officers, which provides them with legal protections in the event of a dog bite injury. However, this does not mean there are no legal remedies available when an on-duty K9 officer bites unjustly or with…
How Can Workers Prevent Dog Bites While on Duty?
Certain jobs in Texas put workers at risk of suffering serious injuries in dog attacks. If you work in a position that places you near or around dogs, it is vital to know how to prevent dog bite injuries and what to do if it looks like a dog might attack. If you were…
What Dog Has the Strongest Bite Force?
When dogs attack, the consequences can be deadly. Among several factors that can influence the severity of a dog bite injury is the strength of the animal’s bite force. This varies based on the breed of the dog, among other factors. Bite force is part of why certain breeds are linked to serious and…
Do Insurance Policies Cover Dog Bite Attacks in Texas?
A dog attack can result in serious injuries that require expensive medical care, in addition to causing lost wages and property damage. In Texas, it is possible to recover financial compensation for a dog bite injury if someone is found liable or at fault. One or more different types of insurance policies could potentially…