Rockwall County Attorney Fighting for Victims of Dog Bite Injury
North and East Texas Dog Owner Negligence and Premises Liability Cases
At the law offices of attorney Jack K. Robinson, we know the trauma that can be caused by a serious dog bite injury or mauling. The victim, often a child, can be left with lifelong physical and emotional scars. Not only does the family face the expense of medical treatment but the cost to the peace of mind of the victim.
Property owners in Texas have a legal responsibility to ensure that their premises are reasonably safe and secure for use by guests and visitors. If they fail in this duty, they can be held responsible for any injury that occurs as a result in what is known as a premises liability claim. To learn more about your options in seeking full and fair financial recovery for your dog bite injury, please contact our offices today.
What were you doing on the property?
The legal status of the victim of a dog bite injury is a vital consideration in cases where the attack occurred at the owner's home or on their private property. If we can establish that you were an invited guest or that you had a legitimate reason for being where you were, that can go a long way toward proving the owner should pay for your dog bite injury and your pain and suffering.
Was the attack provoked?
In May of 2007, the Texas legislature passed H.B. 1355, also known as Lillian's Law, which provides for stiffer criminal penalties for owners of violent dogs who cause a serious or fatal dog bite injury in an unprovoked attack.
Unfortunately, the argument that the victim provoked the dog to attack is all too common. It can take an experienced lawyer to stand up for the rights of victims of an unprovoked dog bite injury and to counter the owner's claim of provocation. Contact us today for a free consultation.
The dog never bit anyone before. Do I have a case?
We have all heard the story: The owner of a pit bull or other breed of dog known to have a propensity for aggressions claims they had no idea that their animal posed a threat. It is a common defense in dog bite injury cases.
Fortunately, Texas is not what is known as a 'free bite' state. This means that it is not necessary to prove that the dog bit someone on a previous occasion. Even if this is the first biting incident with this animal, you can win a personal injury claim against the owner.
What is required is that we show that the dog owner failed to exercise proper precautions to protect the public from an animal belonging to a breed that is generally known to be responsible for causing dog bite injury. These breeds may include pit bulls, chows, Doberman pinschers and Rottweilers and any other breed or mixed breed dog known to have violent tendencies.
To receive the knowledgeable legal advice you need to understand Texas dog bite injury law and how it applies in your case, please contact us today for a free consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available for your convenience.
