Why You Need A Houston Dog Bite Lawyer

A dog is a man’s best friend….only if it’s trained well enough. Dogs can be unpredictable and territorial. You don’t even get a chance to defend yourself or run away when they attack because of how terrifyingly quick and fierce they can be.

A dog bite can cause broken bones, scratches, puncture wounds, tissue & nerve damage. It can also leave you traumatized for a long time, making you feel nervous walking around your neighborhood or being around animals.

If you or your loved one have been injured by an animal attack, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries and trauma from the animal owner.

Hiring an experienced Houston dog bite lawyer can be your fastest way to the biggest compensation.

Our team of experienced Houston dog bite lawyers here at Wyly & Cook have helped hundreds of dog bite and animal attack victims get comfortably compensated for their injuries.

Causes of Animal Attacks

It’s hard to see an animal attack coming because of how quickly everything happens. But if you’re paying close attention, you’ll be able to identify some patterns behind the attack.

Here are the most common causes of animal attacks:

• The animal was not contained within the owner’s property when it attacked the victim
• The animal was trained by an owner to attack people
• The animal owner instructed their animal to attack you
• It was an instinctive reaction to the animal feeling scared, threatened, or startled
• The animal was already in pain and recovering from sickness
• The animal accidentally injured the victim while playing
• The animal was raised in an abusive or neglectful environment

Complications in Animal Attack Cases

You might think a dog bite injury claim is a slam-dunk case. But it’s not the dog being held accountable for your losses.

It’s the owners and their insurers and lawyers who can bring up various complications to deny liability, such as:

• The animal owner denies doing anything wrong.
• Owner claims you provoked their animal.
• Animal owner accuses you of trespassing on their property.
• Owner denies owning animal.

Proving Negligence in a Dog Bite Case

Texas has established a “One Bite Rule” for handling liability in animal attack cases.

What it means is that owners of animals that have attacked someone else in the past will be held strictly liable for your injuries.

You have to prove the following conditions to get compensated for your injuries:

• The dog’s owner was aware or should’ve been aware that their dog had bitten someone before your incident.
• The owner was aware or should’ve known their dog has acted aggressively towards other people before your incident.
• The dog’s owner showed negligence in safely handling their dog and preventing the attack.
• It was the owner’s negligence that directly led to your injuries.

Wyly & Cook’s Approach to Animal Attack Cases

You need to act quickly to gather evidence and fill out a ton of paperwork before you even file a dog bite injury claim. But we know it’s hard to even think straight when you’re recovering from the trauma and injuries of an animal attack.

Our team of experienced dog bite lawyers here at Wyly & Cook know this and like to get involved in your case as early as possible.

Let us take care of everything while you take care of yourself.

We’ll gather evidence, file your claim, negotiate with insurers, and take your case to trial till you get compensated for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.

We won’t stop until you win. And you don’t pay until we win.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the statute of limitations for animal attack cases in Houston, Texas?

How much compensation can I expect to receive for my animal attack case?

Can I still file a claim if the animal owner doesn't have insurance?

What are the steps to take after an animal attack?