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A dog attack can cause devastating physical, emotional, and financial injuries. If you were bitten by a dog in Dallas, TX, and suffered injuries, you may be entitled to compensation that can cover the cost of your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our Dallas dog bite lawyers can investigate the incident, identify the negligent dog owner, and help you recover the compensation you deserve.
How Can a Dallas Dog Bite Attorney Help?
After a dog bite incident, you may be out of work, recovering from your injuries and unsure of how to pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. However, it’s important to take legal action quickly. Taking legal action as soon as possible is crucial, not only to recover compensation for your losses, but to ensure the dog owner is held accountable for their negligence and to prevent their dog from harming someone else.
When you hire a dog bite lawyer at Loncar Lyon Jenkins, they will handle every aspect of your claim, from filing paperwork to negotiating a fair settlement.
During this challenging time, a dog bite attorney can also help by:
- Investigating the accident
- Gathering evidence
- Identifying the negligent dog owner
- Obtaining the animal’s vaccination/vet records
- Contacting animal control and local law enforcement to determine if the animal has a history of aggressive behavior
- Assessing damages
- Filing paperwork
- Negotiating with the insurance company
- Filing a lawsuit, if necessary
When you work with a dog bite lawyer at Loncar Lyon Jenkins, they will handle every aspect of your claim, allowing you to focus on recovering from your injuries as they fight for the compensation you’re owed.
What Are Common Types Of Dog Bite Injuries?
Dog bite injuries can range from minor to life-changing. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our dog bite attorneys have handled many cases over the years that involved the following types of injuries:
- Puncture wounds
- Soft tissue damage
- Broken bones/bone fractures
- Nerve damage
- Facial scarring and disfigurement
- Head injuries
- Back injuries
- Eye injuries
- Infection
- Psychological trauma
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Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
Texas Dog Bite Laws
Texas follows the one bite rule. Under this rule, a dog’s owner can be held liable for the injuries their animal inflicts if the owner knew about their dog’s vicious tendencies or aggressive behavior. However, dog bite laws in Texas also allow a person who was bitten by a dog to impose liability on a dog’s owner if their negligence facilitates an attack.
Under the one bite law, a dog bite victim doesn’t have to prove that the attack or bite occurred due to the owner’s negligent handling of the dog.
Actions brought under this law involve claims of strict liability. However, a dog bite victim can also pursue a claim against the owner of the animal under the theory of negligence. When a person fails to exercise ordinary care through an action or inaction, it is considered negligent.
However, to prove negligence, the dog bite victim must prove several elements:
- The dog’s owner owed a duty of care to prevent their dog from injuring others
- The dog owner breached that duty
- The dog owner’s breach of duty resulted in the dog attack
- The dog bite victim suffered injuries and deserves financial recovery
In a negligence claim, the victim of the dog bite doesn’t have to prove that the dog owner knew about acts of aggression or prior attacks. Instead, the dog owner’s negligent handling of their dog results in liability for injuries inflicted by their animal.
Some examples include:
- Not keeping their animal on a leash in a public place
- Leaving a door open to allow their animal to run free
- Failing to keep their property secure, allowing the dog to escape
The injured party can hold the dog owner liable under negligence per se. Under this theory of negligence, the injured party argues that the owner negligently handled their dog by violating local or state animal control laws. This type of claim will hold the dog owner liable for any injuries that occurred in an incident that was facilitated or caused by the dog owner’s violation of an ordinance, regulation, or law.
What Types Of Damages Can I Pursue After a Dog Attack?
The types of damages you’re entitled to will depend on the specifics surrounding the incident, such as the severity of your injuries, your prognosis, and how much time you missed at work.
In some cases, a dog bite victim can recover the following types of damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Past and future medical care
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Personal property damage
- Emotional distress
And more.
Your dog bite lawyer will carefully review your case and assess your damages to ensure you pursue every penny of compensation you’re owed.
What is the Statute Of Limitations in Texas?
In Texas, you will have two years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit and pursue compensation. If you fail to meet this important deadline, your case may be dismissed and you will be unable to recover any compensation. When you hire a dog bite attorney at Loncar Lyon Jenkins, you can focus on your recovery as your attorney handles every aspect of your case, including filing your lawsuit within the statute of limitations.
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clay jenkins
Clay Jenkins started his personal injury practice in 1989 after clerking for the Texas Supreme Court. He co-counseled some of Brian Loncar’s biggest cases for 25 years before purchasing an interest in the firm. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Advocates for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as President of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. Learn More
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