If you’ve been injured by a dog, an El Paso personal injury lawyer can help you recover the fair compensation you deserve. Call Cal Mundell Injury Law today at 915-250-0700 for a free evaluation of your case.
Why Choose Cal Mundell Injury Law for Your El Paso Dog Bite Case?
Cal Mundell is an El Paso native with a deep compassion for injury victims, including those harmed by a terrifying dog attack. With representation by Cal Mundell Injury Law for your dog bite claim, you’ll find the following:
- A well-respected lead attorney named a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers
- Access to the best dog bite medical experts to support your claim
- An attorney with a results-oriented approach who will personalize the best strategy for your case under the state’s dog bite laws to navigate your claim to an ample settlement or a jury award in your favor
With a free case consultation and contingency-based payment, there are no legal fees due until after you have your compensation in hand.
Understanding The Texas One-Bite Rule for Pet Owners
Texas’s “one bite rule” holds pet owners to strict liability standards only if the dog has previously been aggressive, but this doesn’t mean that you don’t have a case if the dog that bit you has no previous history of biting. Instead, a one-bite rule means you have to prove the pet owner’s negligence.
Under the one bite rule in Texas, your attorney can pursue your claim by demonstrating the dog owner’s negligence in any of the following ways:
- Showing that the pet owner violated the leash law or failed to properly contain their dog on their property
- Showing that the dog was a guard dog or trained to attack, so its owner should reasonably have known that it could cause harm
- Using eyewitness testimony to show that the dog had aggressive tendencies, even if there is no documented evidence of a previous bite
- Presenting evidence that the dog underwent behavioral training, suggesting previous aggression
- Showing the presence of “Beware of dog” signs on the owner’s property, which indicates that the owner was aware that the dog was a threat to others
- Providing evidence that the dog was sometimes muzzled, showing that the owner was aware of a propensity to bite
The one-bite rule does not give a pet owner a free pass the first time a dog bites, but instead, it places the burden of proving negligence on the personal injury victim. An experienced Texas dog bite attorney will compile evidence on your behalf, making a compelling case for your full compensation and hold the dog owner accountable.
What Types of Injuries Occur In Dog Attacks In El Paso?
Dogs have strong jaws with teeth made for both puncturing and tearing making recovering from a dog bite difficult. Unfortunately, dog bites cause significant physical trauma. Dogs may also cause injury to their victims by knocking them to the ground during the attack. Common injuries in El Paso dog bite claims include the following:
- Punctures, lacerations, and abrasions
- Soft-tissue injuries to muscles, tendons, and nerves
- Head, scalp, and facial injuries
- Neck and throat injuries
- Fractures
- Traumatic amputations
- Contusions
- Emotional damages, such as PTSD
Dog bites sometimes result in complications such as infections, scarring, and nerve injuries, often requiring medical treatment that extends beyond the initial emergency care.
Recovering Damages After Dog Bite Injuries In El Paso
A serious dog bite causes financial consequences as well as physical and emotional ones for the victim of the attack. A successful dog bite claim in El Paso recovers damages such as the following:
- Past, current, and future medical expenses, including for initial emergency treatment, ongoing care to prevent infection, and often reconstructive or plastic surgery for scarring
- Lost earnings and future income loss
- Reduced earning ability
- Compensation for pain and suffering, disfigurement, scarring, traumatic amputations, and emotional trauma
Compensation for damages in dog bite claims in Texas typically comes from the dog owner’s property liability insurance.
Call Cal Mundell Injury Law for Your El Paso Dog Bite Case
Insurance companies often dispute, delay, and deny claims, and may protect their profits at your expense. Instead of leaving your case in the hands of an insurance adjuster, contact Cal Mundell Injury Law for an attorney dedicated to safeguarding your rights and protecting your best interests throughout the process of your claim.