Texas Dog Bite Lawyer

Under the laws of Texas, it is sometimes difficult to hold the owner of a vicious dog liable for injuries the animal causes. The law in Texas has sometimes been referred to as the one bite rule. Under the one bite rule, liability is found usually only if the following elements exist.

· The master of the animal had knowledge that the dog bit before, or likely would bite someone

· The master did not care for the animal sufficiently

· The master ordered the animal to attack

· The master violated animal law.

However, there may be local city or count ordinances that may increase your likelihood of recovery. A master may also be liable under Texas law for the injuries his animal causes based n another theory of negligence. A good dog bit attorney may employ negligence per se in Texas may to hold the master liable if the master broke a local animal law. For instance, if the master failed to walk the animal on a leash, and the city requires the animal to be leashed, the master may be liable for any resulting attacks.

Whatever the circumstance of the animal attack, you need an expert dog bit attorney to fight for your right to recovery. The lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are experts in animal bite law. These attorneys help victims recover all across the state of Texas. Contact us today for a no-cost consult.