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The law in Texas regarding animal attacks is complicated. You need an experienced dog bite attorney from O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath. Under Texas law, the one bite rule still exists. Basically, the one bite rule embodies the test for when liability will be imposed on an animal owner for the injuries caused by that animal's attack. The one bite rule requires that the owner know of a previous attack, or the dogs vicious propensity.

The rule also imposes liability for animal attacks if the attack was instigated by the owner, or if the owner was negligent in his duty to care for the animal. The law in Texas also allows for recovery if the owner violated some animal control law. Your Texas dog bite attorney will explore all of your options, and apprise you of your rights. Contact O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath as soon as you can after you seek medical attention.

Your lawyer will

i. evaluate any bodily injury claim to determine the amount of money to which you are entitled as a result of the animal attack;

ii. Speak with your doctors, obtain your medical records, and billing statements so that we can notify medical care providers as to whom to bill;

iii. Have an investigator interview witnesses, take statements, and photograph the attack scene and your attacker;

iv. Resolve complex issues and negotiate an overall settlement; and

v. File a lawsuit, if necessary.