DOG BITES
A Dog Got Loose.
You Were Bitten.
Bites hurt twice. There is the wound, and then there is the fear that stays. Both count.
The first talk is free
No attorney fees unless you recover
Someone answers day and night
The short version
Three Answers, Right Now
If you read nothing else on this page, read these.
1
Do I Have a Case?
If a dog bit you or your child, you likely do. It often turns on what the owner already knew about that dog.
2
What Does It Cost?
Nothing up front. We only get paid if we win money for you, and the first talk is free either way.
3
How Long Do I Have?
Most Texas claims have a two year deadline. Some are much shorter, like a claim against a city. Call early.
How We Help
What Matters in a Bite Case
1
What the Owner Knew
Texas looks at whether the owner knew the dog could bite. Past complaints matter a lot.
2
The Report
Animal control records the bite, the dog, and the shots. That file becomes proof.
3
Scars and Children
Faces and hands scar. Kids carry the fear for years. Those costs are real.
Worth knowing
Photograph It Today
The part of this case most people do not see coming.
A bite looks worse on day three and better on day thirty. Photos now protect you later.
Keep every receipt, and see a doctor about infection even if the wound looks small.
Most of these are paid by home or renters insurance, not out of a neighbor's pocket.
Not Sure Yet? Ask Us Anyway.
Fifteen minutes on the phone will tell you where you stand. There is no bill for it.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Is the owner always at fault?
Not always. It usually turns on what they knew and whether the dog was loose.
It was a friend's dog. Do I have to sue them?
Most of these are paid by insurance, not by your friend. We can explain it to them with you.
Should I report the bite?
Yes. It protects the next person and it creates the record your claim needs.
What if the dog had shots?
That helps your health, and it does not end the claim for your injuries.
My child was bitten. What changes?
The deadline can be longer, and scars on a child are treated seriously. Call us.