Dog Attack Attorney Houston, TX

Dog Attack Attorney Houston, TX

If you have been bitten by a dog, a dog attack attorney Houston, Texas should be consulted to find out what rights and options you may have. Guided by a tenacious zeal for helping injured victims, we have successfully recovered millions of dollars in damages. When it comes to dog bite injuries, these cases can be complicated – especially without a dog bite lawyer Houston, TX knows and respects. For a consultation with John K. Zaid & Associates, call us today. 

Primary Causes of Dog Bites

Dog bites can occur for a number of reasons. When you call our firm, we will ask you various questions to understand your situation better. In doing so, we may be able to help build your case, as well as prevent future accidents from happening. In our experience, dog bites have happened because of the following reasons:

• The dog is protecting the property owner or the property
• The dog  is guarding a territory, such as the yard
• The dog is guarding their food or tows
• The dog was intentionally (or unintentionally) provoked
• The dog was frightened
• The dog was injured or ill 
• The dog was being abused or neglected
• The dog was playing and bit too hard on an accident 

The above is not exhaustive. A dog attack attorney in Houston, TX can listen to your case and help you to determine whether pursuing legal action is possible. 

Who Is Liable for a Dog Bite?

In general, the owner of the dog is responsible for the actions of their pet. However, there are exceptions to this rule. When the following situations apply, another party may be liable. Or, there may be no liability at all. 

• The owner of the dog relinquished care of the dog to another party (or entity)
• The owner of the dog is under 18 (in this case, their parent or guardian may be liable)
• A landlord rented their property to a person who had a dangerous dog (in this case the dog’s owner and the landlord may be liable)
• The dog was trespassing and the owner of the property did not remove the dog (in this case the owner would have to be aware of the dog)

If any of the following apply, there may be no liability:

• You were illegally trespassing 
• You were breaking and entering onto the property
• You were intimidating or provoking the dog
• You were abusing the dog

If you don’t know the details of what happened, you can call a Houston, Texas dog attack attorney. 

Speak with  John K. Zaid & Associates To Find Out if Compensation is Available

Dog bite cases can be challenging and involve significant monetary losses, as well as those that a value cannot be placed on. John K. Zaid & Associates would like to hear your story and help you to understand your legal options. If you would like to know more, please call a Hoston, TX dog attack attorney today.