{"id":1207,"date":"2015-11-13T07:41:58","date_gmt":"2015-11-13T07:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boutroslaw.com\/?page_id=1207"},"modified":"2026-05-12T06:32:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:32:59","slug":"animal-attacks-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.boutroslaw.com\/?page_id=1207","title":{"rendered":"Animal Attacks FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can An Animal Attack Traumatize a Person for Life?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Any time an animal, such as a dog bites a human being, there will be some degree of trauma for life, although a lot is based on the severity of the injuries from the attack, although the trauma is usually enough to make them not trust dogs.\u00a0 A dog\u2019s teeth are designed to tear into flesh, so when a dog actually bites someone with its powerful jaws, that can stay with them for life, mentally and physically; besides the physical scars, which plastic surgeons can repair, although not eradicate, there are often emotional scars.<\/p>\n

Who is Liable for the Dog that Bit Me?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the most part, it would be the owner of the dog, and their homeowners\u2019 insurance will usually cover that, unless the animal has been specifically excluded under the insurance policy. There can be circumstances in which a premise owner who allows a dangerous animal on its premises can be liable, but for the most part, it can be the dog owner and\/or the premises owner. If you\u2019re at a restaurant that allows pit bulls or any other type of dangerous dog into an area where other customers frequent and one attacks, it\u2019s possible to make a claim against the restaurant owner, since they allowed this viscous animal onto their premises.<\/p>\n

Why Do People Hesitate to Pursue Dog Bite Cases?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Usually, they may know or have a relationship with the dog owner, so they don\u2019t pursue it, but they should know that the claim is made against the dog owner\u2019s insurance company, so it rarely has an effect on the dog owner personally. In some cases, there may be an unjustified feeling of guilt or embarrassment involved, like when people fall and get up immediately and pretend they\u2019re okay, even if their back is hurt.<\/p>\n

Misconceptions About Dog Bite Cases.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One misconception many people have is that just because they were bitten; the dog owner or their insurance company is automatically liable, which is not true. You have to prove that there was some amount of negligence involved unless the type of animal that bit you was inherently vicious animal. Pit bulls are far and away the most vicious dogs out there; about 80 percent of the 100-plus dog bite cases I\u2019ve handled in my career involved pit bulls.<\/p>\n

There are exceptions, of course; sometimes a breed of dog that\u2019s not normally vicious, such as a Labrador, may become sicker as it gets older, and it may become grumpy and more likely to attack. Also, any dog that has been abused and beaten can change its temperament and demeanor.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, all of the cases I handle, including dog bite cases, are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means there\u2019s no fee unless there\u2019s a recovery. Since there is no upfront costs, you can find out from me if you have a case.<\/p>\n

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Call For Free Consultation\u00a0(713) 425-4300<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

If I Was Accused of Provoking the Dog, Does that Mean I Don\u2019t Have a Case?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not at all; first of all, what exactly is provoking the dog? If you\u2019re beating a dog and it defends itself, that may affect whether or not you have a case, but if you are patting a dog and it attacks you, an insurance company may try to claim you provoked it but it\u2019s not likely the jury will see it that way. The fact that you\u2019re accused of provoking the dog doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019re guilty of such a thing and it doesn\u2019t mean that you don\u2019t have a case.<\/p>\n

What Are the Leash Laws in the State, How Do they Apply to My Case?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If someone\u2019s dog is not on a leash in a public area, they\u2019re violating the law and they are perhaps negligent; that\u2019s what we refer to as negligent per se, which means their negligence is in violation of a written law and those are often easier dog bit cases.<\/p>\n

What Should I Do if My Friend\u2019s Dog Bit Me?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once again, the claim is made against your friend\u2019s homeowners insurance, so it won\u2019t have much effect on your friend personally. If your friend really cares about you, they\u2019ll want you to recover for your damages against the insurance; that\u2019s why they pay those premiums in the first place. If your friend doesn\u2019t want you to make a claim against their insurance coverage after the dog bit you, they probably weren\u2019t really your friend to begin with.<\/p>\n

What Are the Worst Types of Injuries Sustained During an Animal Attack?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Usually, the worst types of injuries sustained in an animal attack are facial injuries. Sometimes, a small child will smile at the dog and the dog thinks they are showing their teeth and they attack. Pit bulls are very vicious. And they often don\u2019t stop at the bite; they\u2019re killers and they keep going once they\u2019ve taste that blood, and it\u2019s often necessary to rescue someone from a pit bull attack.<\/p>\n

Do Dog Bite Cases Take Long?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like any case, until we\u2019re able to adequately evaluate the damages, we won\u2019t attempt to settle the case, which means that won\u2019t happen until someone\u2019s reached what we call maximum medical improvement, which means they\u2019re either fully recovered or as good as they can get. At that point, we can hire experts and doctors to look at the injuries and make a prognosis of what the person\u2019s needs will be in the future, which means we can sit down and set a fair value on the case. Sometimes, reaching that point might take a few months, although sometimes it may take an year or longer.<\/p>\n

What Steps Should Someone Take After Being Attacked by an Animal?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seek medical care immediately; often it\u2019s necessary to get some type of antibiotic or antiviral medications, and you need to make sure you\u2019re up-to-date in your rabies shot, tetanus shots and things of that nature, in order to prevent further infection. Then, seek legal advice immediately.<\/p>\n

For more information on Questions Posted on Facebook<\/strong>, a free initial consultation is your best next step. Get the information and legal answers you’re seeking by calling (713) 425-4300 <\/strong>today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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