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Experienced Representation After A Serious Dog Bite

Despite being man’s best friend, dogs have the potential to bite and cause us to suffer serious injuries. When these bites happen, the owner needs to be responsible and pay for the cost of the damages. When dog owners fail to step up to their obligations, it takes an experienced Texas personal injury team to hold them accountable.

At KTC Law Firm, we help clients throughout the Dallas metro, Fort Worth area, or greater Houston with their personal injury claims. We have helped thousands of clients win their injury claims, and we know what it takes to help you pursue the best possible outcome in your personal injury case.

The “One-Bite Rule” In Texas

Texas has a law known as the “One-Bite Rule” that applies to dog bite cases. It is important to understand how this works and why it may affect your case if you have been injured by a dog bite incident.

Essentially, an owner may not be liable if they did not know that the dog was dangerous and the bite was a surprise. Dog owners often say that “nothing like this has ever happened before.” If that is true, the dog may get one “free” bite without the owner being liable.

However, if the owner knew that the dog is dangerous – or should have known – then they are liable. That is why the first bite is so important. Once the dog has bitten someone, the owner must take that into account when deciding how to control the animal and how to protect the public. They must understand that the dog is dangerous and act accordingly.

If the dog bites again, because there is already a record of aggression, then the owner is liable. They can no longer claim that they did not know there was a risk because it has clearly been documented prior to that second incident.

One key thing to note is that an injured party can still seek compensation if they can show negligence on the owner’s part, even if the dog has never bitten anyone previously and was not known to be dangerous. For instance, if a dog is allowed to run free, off-leash and bites a child who is walking down the sidewalk, the child’s parents could still sue the owner for being negligent. Other examples of negligence include breaking animal control laws or not controlling the animal in a public place – such as taking the dog to a public park, losing control of it and then watching the dog bite someone else in the park.

The One-Bite Rule simply establishes liability on the owner’s behalf even if the person who was injured cannot demonstrate direct negligence. An owner who knows they have a dangerous animal needs to take special care to protect the public.

How We Can Help You

After a dog bite, you first need to get the medical attention you need to treat your injuries and catalog the bite. From there, come to us for experienced and compassionate representation. There are many ways we can benefit you through your case, with services such as:

  • Rejecting lowball settlement offers
  • Gathering evidence to support your claim
  • Talking to insurance companies for you
  • Negotiating for a better settlement
  • Completing the necessary paperwork for your claim

Without the help of our team, you may miss out on the outcome you deserve in your claim, leaving you to cover the remaining costs of your recovery. You can rely on us through every step of your case while you focus on your health after your injuries.

Begin The Process Of Making You Whole

When someone else’s dog causes you to suffer considerable harm from a dog bite, we can help you hold them accountable. Call us at 469-917-0306 or email us here and take the first step in your personal injury claim today. Our experience can be the advantage you need in your case, so do not wait another moment to contact our team.