How are Dog Bite Cases Handled in Texas?

Although we hate to see anyone get injured by a dog, it’s a reality that happens far too often. It can be traumatizing for the victim as well as upsetting for the owner. This article breaks down the laws Texas has regarding dog bites and the rights victims and owners have in dog bite cases. Texas Dog […]

Can I Sue a Park for An Animal Bite?

of cars, kids on bikes, joggers, elderly people and more. Dog parks, however, are not risk free. People get injured by dogs in parks throughout the U.S. and finding liability is not always easy. Problems That Arise in Dog Park Dog owners not cleaning up after their dogs – even in dog parks, owners are […]

Am I Always to Blame for My Dog Biting Someone?

When they say that “dog is man’s best friend,” it’s a little shocking just how true it is. The relationship between humans and dogs has literally shaped the evolution of an entire species. Tamed down from wild wolves over hundreds of generations, dogs are now so closely bonded with humans that they do things with […]

Types of Personal Injury Accidents

Personal injury accidents are caused when someone is injured due to the negligence of another person or entity. These are among the most common legal actions taken in the United States every year. Why most of them only reach the settlement stage, if that cannot be reached between the two parties, a personal injury lawsuit […]

Texas Dog Bite Facts and Information

Any dog owner in the state of Texas or victim of a dog bite in this state should be aware of the legal status of dog bite cases in Texas. The first, key fact, is that Texas does not have a dog bite statute. Many other states have preset parameters that cover the dog owner’s […]

Dog Attacks Remain a Big Problem for San Antonio

Stray dogs are a citywide nuisance that affect some areas of San Antonio more than others. The term “stray” is not entirely accurate; most of the dogs roaming our neighborhoods actually have homes, but their owners either don’t keep them properly contained or simply let the dogs wander freely. This is a problem, for both […]

Texas Mail Carriers at High Risk for Dog Bite Injury

For the United States Postal Service mail carriers, dog bites are a real on-the-job risk. In 2014, there were 5,767 reported incidents of letter carriers that had been bitten by a dog. In a survey done by the USPS, Fort Worth ranked 16th among the top 30 cities where a mail carrier is most likely […]

Dog Trainers in Texas Striving to Decrease Number of Dog Attacks

According to State Farm Insurance, dog-related injury claims in Texas decreased in 2014, dropping to 169 attacks from 209 attacks in 2013. But dog bites are a much bigger problem than that: according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Dog bites are a […]