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When the Neighbor’s Dog Bites Yours: Proving Legal Liability in Texas

Dog Bites

In the state of Texas, there isn’t a civil liability law specifically addressing dog bites, but that doesn’t mean there’s no legal recourse if your neighbor’s dog bites you or your pup.

If you or your dog has been bitten by a dog belonging to your neighbor, then you likely know all too well how difficult it can be to deal with in its aftermath. Severe injuries, pain, suffering, and medical bills are all challenges you’ve probably faced no matter whether which family member was the victim.

We want to prepare you for what it takes to prove a Texas dog bite liability case when you or your family pet gets bitten by a neighbor’s dog.

Bitten by a Dog in Texas? What You Should Know

Dog Bites

According to the 2017-2018 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, nearly 50 percent of U.S. households own a dog.

The most recent data published by the American Veterinary Medical Association reported Texas as making the Top Ten States with the most dog owners at a whopping 44%. That’s a lot of dogs.

Unfortunately, the Insurance Information Institute also ranked Texas in the top 10 last year for dog bite liability claims. With the average cost per claim around $36,000 and 929 cases on the record, that’s a lot of money, too.

Here, we’ll provide you the few basics you need to know regarding Texas dog laws, and your rights if you or a loved one get bitten.

 Some of the Most Common Personal Injury Claims in Texas

Auto Accidents | Defective Products | Dog Bites | Personal Injury | Slip and Falls

If you are thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit, here are the most common examples of cases that are successfully awarded by the Texas court system.

You have grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit if someone’s negligence caused harm to you, and serious injury was the result. In these cases, you can seek compensation for medical bills, lost income, property damage, or pain and suffering. These are the most likely cases to be won by plaintiffs in Texas.

Car Accident Injuries

If another was at fault for the injuries you sustained in a car accident, you may have grounds for an auto crash lawsuit.

In Texas, the courts [...]