Dog Bite

Baytown, Texas, Dog Bite Injury Attorneys

When a dog attacks and bites someone, it can do terrible damage, especially to a child. If you or your child has suffered a dog bite injury, you need a persistent and aggressive attorney to obtain compensation.

To prove liability in a dog bite case in Texas, the courts require evidence that the dog's owner knew the animal had a vicious propensity. After the dog has demonstrated a vicious propensity by biting someone, the owner would have a duty to watch that animal and would be liable for dog bite injuries. However, there would be no liability for a first dog bite incident. This is known in Texas as the "one free bite" rule.

At The Linebaugh Law Firm in Baytown, Texas, our lawyers pursue dog bite cases aggressively. We will interview neighbors to find out if the dog had attacked other people, even if those attacks were not reported to animal control.

Many states have strict liability in dog bite cases. Strict liability means that the dog owner is responsible when his or her dog bites someone, unless the dog was provoked. We believe that Texas should adopt a similar law, especially in the case of pit bulls, which are unpredictable and cause devastating injuries when they attack.

Damages in dog bite cases are usually covered by homeowner's insurance.

Free Consultation: There is never a charge to simply talk to a lawyer about your dog bite injury case at The Linebaugh Law Firm in Baytown, Texas.