Dog bite injuries can cause a wide range of damage based on the size of the dog and where the bite occurs on your body. Some dog bites can be especially severe, causing permanent damage, scarring, or the loss of use of a body part. Our Houston catastrophic dog bite lawyer helps clients with serious injuries pursue compensation for their damages by filing a claim against the responsible dog owner.
At Mostyn Law, our dog bite attorneys have served the city’s community for many years with experienced and professional legal advocacy for our clients when they need it most. You can schedule a free case consultation by contacting our office today.
Catastrophic dog bite injuries usually require extensive medical care and physical therapy. These can be long-lasting injuries and sometimes result in permanent damage. For example, our Houston attorneys represent clients who suffer the following types of catastrophic injuries from dog bites:
Owners can be liable for the damages caused by their dog, depending on the circumstances. Our team can review the events leading up to the dog bite to evaluate the potential fault of an owner. Several issues will be relevant during this review, including the location of the attack, if the dog was restrained, and if the owner had any prior knowledge of the dog’s dangerous tendencies.
We recommend meeting with our team as soon as possible after a dog bite attack, as the state has a short, two-year statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in court under Code § 16.003. You must file your claim within this period to maintain the right to recover compensation from the liable dog owner. Otherwise, courts have an obligation to dismiss claims filed past the statute of limitations period.
Mostyn Law could seek full compensation for the damages you incurred because of a catastrophic dog bite injury in Houston. The amount of compensation is specific to the nature of your injury, along with its future impact on your life. Your injury could allow for the recovery of compensation based on the following types of economic and non-economic damages:
A dog owner’s liability can be substantial in cases of catastrophic injury. However, they may attempt to shift blame by raising a defense that you provoked their dog. Texas Code § 33.001 applies a rule of proportionate responsibility that can reduce or prevent the recovery of compensation when a person’s negligent or wrongful acts contributed to their injury. We help clients navigate these issues by raising legal or factual arguments to dispute meritless claims. In complex cases, we provide information and resources to help clients make well-informed decisions about going to trial or considering a settlement offer.
Dog bite attacks can cause devastating injuries that significantly impact your life for the worse. Our experienced Houston catastrophic dog bite lawyer can provide clients with the legal representation and confidence they need to pursue full compensation for their damages. We understand the legal process can be long and confusing, but our team is here for our clients every step of the way. Contact Mostyn Law to schedule your free case consultation.
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