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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…
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…
What to Do if I Was Bitten By a German Shepherd?
A German Shepherd attack is a frightening experience that can leave you with serious injuries, expensive medical bills and questions about your legal options for pursuing a financial recovery. Knowing what steps to take after getting bitten by a German Shepherd can help you protect yourself physically and financially. Also, make sure to speak…
How Much Is a Wrongful Death Dog Attack Case Worth?
Losing a loved one in a fatal dog attack is one of the worst tragedies imaginable. Unfortunately, Texas leads the nation in the number of fatal dog attacks. If your loved one is killed by a dog in Texas, your family may be eligible for financial compensation through a wrongful death claim with an…
Dog Bite Statistics Per Breed
Dog attacks can be serious altercations that lead to tragedy. While virtually any dog has the potential to harm someone by biting, certain breeds are statistically more likely to bite in a way that causes substantial injuries and fatalities. The breed-specific statistics below come from fatal dog attack data collected from 2005 to 2019…
What to Do if You Are Bitten By a Service Dog in Texas
Service dogs provide invaluable support and assistance to people with disabilities. Typically, service dogs are highly trained and well-behaved. However, in rare cases, service dogs can bite under triggering circumstances. A pet falsely presented as a service dog could also attack. Take the right steps to protect yourself if you get bitten by a…