Dog Bite Attorneys in Houston, TX

Results-Driven Advocacy for Dog Bite Victims

Being suddenly attacked by a dog is a terrifying and painful experience that can leave you with serious physical injuries and emotional distress. You may now be dealing with medical bills and lost income from missed work, especially if your injuries were serious. 

At JJ Law, we can help you seek fair compensation and accountability when you have been attacked by a dog. After reviewing the details of what happened, we can walk you through your rights and legal options so that you can make informed decisions about how you would like to proceed with your case. Our personal injury attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience, have recovered over $70 million for our clients, and prepare every case for trial. Getting you the compensation you need to move forward is our top priority, and we are not afraid to go to court to get you every dollar you deserve. You owe our firm no legal fees unless we help you secure damages.

Contact us online or call (888) 495-3339 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our dog bite lawyers in Houston, TX. Our team answers phones 24/7 and can discuss your case virtually. Se habla español.

Do I Have a Dog Bite Claim in Texas?

Texas follows a “one-bite” standard when it comes to dog bites. This means the dog’s owner is strictly liable for any injuries their animal causes if they knew about their dog’s aggressive tendencies. Generally, an owner is considered aware of aggressive tendencies if their dog previously bit someone, tried to bite someone, or exhibited behavior that suggested they wanted to bite someone. 

In other words, you likely have a strong dog bite claim and should not wait to get legal advice if the following statements apply to your case:

• You were bitten by a dog on public property or on private property where you had permission to be.
• You were not trespassing when the bite occurred.
• You did not provoke the animal into attacking.
• You did not threaten or hurt the animal’s owner prior to the dog attacking.
• The dog’s owner was aware their animal had bitten someone before or had a history of aggressive behavior.

If this appears to be the first time the dog has bitten anyone, you may still have a claim, but you will have to prove negligence to recover compensation. This involves demonstrating that the dog’s owner owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty, and that breach resulted in the bite and subsequent harm. 

In practice, examples of negligent dog handling that can lead to bites include:

• Failing to keep a dog on a leash in public
• Failing to adequately monitor a dog while off-leash in a designated dog park
• Failing to maintain the dog’s enclosure, resulting in the animal escaping
• Failing to secure private property (such as leaving a front door open), leading to the animal escaping

Are you not sure if you have a case? Our team at JJ Law can provide personalized legal advice and advise whether we believe you have a strong claim at no cost to you.

How Long Do I Have to File a Dog Bite Lawsuit in Texas?

Texas’s statute of limitations for dog bite lawsuits is generally two years. This means you usually have two years from the day you were bitten to start the legal process. 

If you wait too long to take legal action, you will most likely be unable to pursue your claim or secure any compensation. We encourage you to reach out to our attorneys as soon as possible so that we can work to gather and preserve evidence while it is still fresh and available.