anine Attack Injury Lawyers Houston

Canine Attack Injury Lawyers Houston Texas

If you’ve been injured as a result of a dog attack, please schedule a consultation with experienced canine attack lawyers Houston, Texas residents trust and please do so quickly. Once the team at John K. Zaid & Associates learns about the circumstances surrounding your attack, we can begin advising you of your legal options and offering support and guidance. Dog bites are uniquely traumatic experiences; know that you don’t have to navigate the aftermath of your attack alone. We’re here to help you pursue justice and to obtain any compensation you may be entitled to. 

Dogs are said to be “man’s best friend,” and this is remarkably true most of the time. Americans love their pets. Millions of homes have at least one dog, and they typically make faithful and gentle companions. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. According to national statistics, about 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, of which about 800,000 require medical attention. In comparison to the U.S. population as a whole, dog bites happen to one in every 69 Americans.

Why do dogs attack humans? And who is liable when they do? Answers to both of these questions are case-specific. Thankfully, when you speak with a dog bite lawyer Houston, TX residents trust, you’ll receive answers (to both questions generally and the latter question specifically) that are unique to your situation. 

Common Causes of Canine Attacks

There are a lot of myths and folk wisdom when it comes to predicting the behavior of dogs. It is commonly believed that some breeds are more aggressive than others. While there may be some subtle differences between the propensity to bite or attack, the biggest factor in canine attacks is not nature (breed), but rather nurture (how the dogs are trained and cared for). In other words, the behaviors of owners can greatly influence the behavior of dogs.

If owners mistreat or abuse their dogs, the dogs learn that all humans need to be feared. When a stranger passes by in the street, the dog may attack. Alternatively, some owners condition their dogs to be aggressive, even if they don’t intend to use them as guard dogs. When aggression is learned and rewarded, it is only a matter of time before someone gets bitten or attacked.

It is also worth noting that regardless of a dog’s behavior, it is the responsibility of dog owners to keep them safely contained at all times when strangers are around. That includes being properly leashed or fenced in the yard, and unable to escape out the front or back door when people go in and out of the house.

Who is Liable for Canine Attacks and Who Pays Compensation?

In most cases of dog bites and canine attacks, dog owners are held liable for injuries their animals cause to others (with few exceptions). However, dog bites and attacks are generally covered by homeowner insurance policies. So even if you were suing a dog owner, you would likely be compensated by the owner’s home insurance policy. This is a good financial safety measure to have in place, since there are many dog owners who could not afford to fully compensate a victim out of pocket.

Contact Our Firm To Discuss Your Case For Free

Have you or a loved one been seriously injured by someone else’s dog? Our firm offers free initial consultations to all prospective clients, and we are ready to answer any questions you may have about your rights and legal options. To get started, call our office to schedule your initial consultation. Contact our Houston, Texas canine attack injury lawyers today; we look forward to speaking with you.