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While dogs have earned the reputation of “man’s best friend,” the unfortunate reality is that dog bites are a dangerous and common safety risk in Plano. These injuries have the potential to bring life-altering consequences. In addition to emergency medical treatment, you could require ongoing medical care for years. In some cases, a dog attack could be fatal. If you suffered a dog bite, the owner of the animal could face civil liability for your injuries. Pursuing a lawsuit could result in monetary compensation. Thankfully, a Plano dog bite lawyer at Loncar Lyon Jenkins is here to help.
You should know that if someone’s dog bit you and caused you injuries, you may be able to seek several forms of compensation. Typically, your compensation will vary based on the severity of your injuries and the costs of your losses. However, we can help you determine what your case may be worth.
We can factor in these losses when we consider your case value:
And other losses.
You don’t have to try to determine what your case could be worth—we can do this for you. You may be able to seek more than you realize, and we can help demonstrate that you suffered a range of costs and losses.
We recommend getting started on your case as soon as possible. In Texas, you only have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, according to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003. By starting your case early, you can protect your legal options moving forward.
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.
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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.
Each state takes a different approach to determine liability for a dog bite. Texas has adopted an approach known as the “one-bite rule.” This means that if a dog has bitten before, it may be very easy to move forward and hold the owner liable. However, if this is the first time a dog has bitten someone, we may have to take more steps to demonstrate that the animal was vicious.
Meeting the standard of the one-bite rule can be challenging. It is not enough for a victim to merely establish they were injured by a dog and identify its owner. Instead, we may need to show that the dog owner was negligent in allowing an animal they knew to be dangerous to injure another person.
Establishing that the dog was dangerous is only the first step in proving liability. We can help you understand what needs to be demonstrated in order to move forward with a dog bite injury case. Your Plano dog bite lawyer can work to establish all necessary evidence to show that the owner should be held liable for your injuries.
Dog attacks can result in severe scarring and disfigurement, broken bones, and other serious injuries. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our dog bite lawyers in Irving have handled a wide range of cases that involved the following types of injuries:
The steps you take following a serious dog bite could impact more than just your health. If you act quickly, you could also protect your legal rights following a dog attack. The following steps could improve your chances of recovering from your injuries and seeking the compensation you may deserve.
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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If you are dealing with the consequences of a dog attack, remember that a successful case for monetary compensation could be possible. Recovering compensation for these cases can be challenging, especially if you attempt to pursue the process on your own.
The dog bite attorneys of Loncar Lyon Jenkins will fight relentlessly for you. We understand how to establish negligence in these cases, and we can use our experience to seek a just settlement for you. To learn more about how a Plano dog bite lawyer from our firm can help, call today for a free consultation.
