Laredo Dog Bite Attorney

Our dogs are beloved family members but when someone else’s dog attacks and bites you, it’s important to know that you have rights and don’t have to deal with the substantial trauma alone.

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but they are also animals with mysterious motives and instincts, the physical and emotional distress you feel in the aftermath of a vicious dog attack deserves compensation, especially when the cost of treating the injuries can be extreme.

Wawi Tijerina Law will provide an experienced personal injury attorney in Laredo ready to help with a robust legal defense of your right to fair compensation — call (956) 489-1300 today.

Why Choose Wawi Tijerina for Your Dog Bite Case In Laredo?

As one of the most respected names in the Texas legal and victim advocacy communities, Wawi Tijerina is ready to put a powerful voice behind your claim. Our personal injury team will put the following advantages behind your Laredo dog bite case:

  •  A founding attorney with over 35 years of experience navigating the Texas courts, insurance system, and personal injury law, including liability for pet owners
  • An empathetic attorney dedicated to your case with the resources and skills of an entire team behind you
  • Open availability and honest communication—including Spanish speakers—so you’re never in the dark about your case’s progress

We never charge upfront fees to injury victims. Instead, we offer a free consultation and take on all financial risk, only charging fees after we obtain your compensation.

Understanding Dog Bite Laws In Texas

Many states hold dog owners strictly liable for their pet’s actions from the moment they take control or ownership; however, Texas operates under what’s known as a “One-Bite Rule.” Under this rule, pet owners are liable for damages to bite victims only if their dog has already shown a propensity toward aggression at least once before by biting someone, trying to bite, chasing, or otherwise showing signs of aggression. The premise for this rule is the understanding that a dog owner cannot be aware of their dog’s nature until the dog shows that they can be violent.

Fortunately, this doesn’t mean you cannot pursue compensation if the dog has never bitten anyone before you. It’s still possible to recover compensation through a carefully executed strategy proving the pet owner’s negligence. For example, if they violated the Texas Leash Law or failed to uphold the requirements of the state’s Dangerous Dog Laws, such as posting warning signs.

Additionally, if the dog bite occurred on someone else’s property, we urge you to contact one of our Laredo premises liability lawyers today.

Common Dog Bite Injuries In Texas

Even suffering a single puncture from a dog’s tooth is painful and traumatic, requiring expensive medical treatment and carrying the potential for infection and scarring. Unfortunately, many victims of dog attacks in Texas suffer far more harm than a single warning bite. Dog bite levels range from mild tooth abrasions and punctures to loss of limb and even death. Dog attack injuries frequently seen in Texas dog bite claims include the following:

  • Lacerations, puncture wounds, and abrasions
  • Soft-tissue damage to skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments
  • Facial wounds
  • Scalp trauma
  • Degloving (skin torn or peeled away from fingers, hands, toes, or feet)
  • Broken bones
  • Traumatic limb loss

Dogs have sharp, jagged teeth that function like serrated knife edges, causing serious injuries and often leaving disfigurement.

Recovering Damages In Laredo Dog Bite Cases

Dog bites can be expensive to treat, especially if the wounds require antibiotic treatment or the injury victim needs reconstructive surgery. Common damages recovered in successful claims include past and future medical expenses, lost earnings, compensation for scarring or disfigurement, and compensation for pain and suffering. Some victims of dog bite injuries in Laredo recover additional compensation for emotional damages like PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances.

Reach Out to the Laredo Dog Bite Lawyer on Your Side

Call Wawi Tijerina Law at (956) 489-1300 or contact us online for compassionate legal counsel with a results-oriented approach to pursue all avenues for maximizing your compensation. You have a right to full and fair compensation if someone else’s dog caused you painful injuries in a terrifying attack.