Most people never expect a dog to bite them, especially a neighbor’s pet or a familiar animal. Yet serious dog attacks happen every year, and a single bite can cause deep wounds, permanent scars, and fear that remains long after your skin heals. A Lewisville dog bite lawyer at Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys can help you consider your options and handle the legal work while you recover.
The moments after an attack are stressful, and the dog owner’s insurance company may contact you quickly to limit its payment to you. A personal injury lawyer from our team can act promptly to protect your rights and build a claim that reflects what you have been through.
Proof is essential to winning a dog bite case. You can hold an owner responsible by showing they knew their dog was dangerous or that their carelessness led to the attack. Proving the owner knew about their dog’s behavior does not require a prior bite, since a history of growling, snapping, or lunging can be sufficient warning.
Establishing negligence relies on different proof, such as showing the dog was loose in violation of a leash law. We usually build strong cases on evidence such as:
Our Lewisville attorneys can gather this evidence for your dog attack case before memories fade and records disappear.
Dog bites are especially serious when the victim is a child. Because children are small and often at eye level with a dog, the location of the bites is often on their face and head, which can cause disfiguring scars and require reconstructive surgery. The emotional effects can be just as lasting, leaving a child fearful of animals for years.
When a dog bites a child, a parent or guardian usually files a lawsuit on the child’s behalf. State law gives young victims extra time to bring a claim so that families do not need to rush while their child heals. Because these dog bite cases can involve a lifetime of scarring and counseling, our Lewisville attorneys can ensure the full valuation of the child’s future needs, not only the immediate bills.
The state has specific rules for dogs that have already proven to be dangerous. Once the law declares a dog dangerous, Texas Health and Safety Code § 822.042 requires its owner to:
If an owner ignores these duties and their dog attacks again, that failure can strengthen your case. Our Lewisville lawyers have experience with dog bite cases, and we can handle the investigation and paperwork for you. Our team is available 24/7.
A serious dog bite can affect your health, your finances, and your sense of safety for a long time. You should not fight the insurance company on your own while you are still healing. At Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys, we know how frightening these experiences are, and we are ready to advocate for you or your child. Contact us today if you need a Lewisville dog bite lawyer.
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