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LAKE JACKSON DOG BITE LAWYERS

Dog bites happen in a variety of situations. Some people are shocked when a neighbor’s “friendly” dog suddenly clamps its teeth into their arm. Others are bitten when a dog roaming freely in public chases them before mangling their leg. If you were hurt in any type of dog attack, please call Hildebrand & Wilson, LLP. We are a firm of legal professionals who can review what happened and ultimately seek financial compensation for your injuries. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a Lake Jackson dog bite lawyer.

Dog Bite Injuries & Complications

Even small dogs can cause major injuries due to complications which arise following a bite. Many of our clients are dealing with:

  • Puncture wounds
  • Lacerations
  • Nerve damage
  • Fractures
  • Torn muscles, ligaments, or tendons
  • Infection

Dog bites can even turn deadly. If you do not immediately treat an infection, then you could develop sepsis and sepsis shock, which is often fatal.

Liability for a Dog Bite

Dog bites cause pain and medical expenses. But can you seek financial compensation from the owner?

Under Texas’s one-bite rule, a victim can hold an owner liable if the owner knew (or should have known) their dog was aggressive. If this is the first time the animal has attacked or been aggressive, then a victim might not receive anything.

A classic example involves a dog which has bitten someone before—hence the name, “one-bite rule.” Once a dog bites someone, the owner is on notice that the animal is aggressive. And any victim can then seek financial compensation from the owner.

We might also seek compensation under a negligence standard. This is the failure to use reasonable care under the circumstances. A dog owner might fail to restrain an animal reasonably, or they could let a fence fall down which allows a dog to escape their yard. This negligence can make the defendant liable to a victim in certain cases.

Violating an animal control law is also negligence per se. So letting a dog run off leash could automatically qualify as negligence. Let our Lake Jackson dog bite lawyer review which legal theory to pursue.

Dog Bite Claims

We typically seek financial compensation for our clients who have suffered:

  • Income loss. A dog bite can keep someone at home recovering, and they lose compensation during this process.
  • Medical bills. Any trip to the hospital is expensive, and you could incur thousands of dollars in bills if you need to spend a night admitted to the hospital.
  • Property damage. An aggressive dog could have injured your own pet in the attack.
  • Pain and suffering. A dog bite seriously disrupts a person’s life, leading to pain and emotional distress which warrant some form of compensation.

The size of a dog bite settlement will depend on various factors, including the severity of your injuries. A defendant’s resources are also a consideration. Some dog owners have a homeowner’s or renter’s policy which might cover a dog attack, while others could be uninsured.

The Dog Bite Claims Process

Our Lake Jackson dog bite lawyer can jump in and handle a claim from beginning to end:

1.       Investigation and evidence gathering. We can talk to witnesses and review your medical records. We might also investigate if the dog had bitten someone before, which satisfies the one-bite rule.

2.       Legal analysis. We will analyze which legal theory to pursue—strict liability, negligence, negligence per se.

3.       Demand for compensation. We can demand the dog owner pay our client compensation to settle the case.

4.       File a lawsuit. Dog bite victims usually have two years from the day of the bite to file a lawsuit in court. You don’t want to miss this deadline, because a judge will likely toss your case out of court for being untimely. We’ll get a petition filed ahead of the deadline.

5.       Litigation. If we cannot settle your claim, we might be forced to go into court to litigate. We might even present evidence to a jury in a trial.

We credit our experience and detailed approach for helping win millions of dollars for our injured clients. You should never assume your case is too small. Let us review and determine the best path forward.

Our Consultations Are Free!

Hildebrand & Wilson, LLP, has helped countless people seek financial compensation after an accident. You deserve the right legal team in your corner when trying to recover from a serious dog bite. Call us to schedule a free consultation. We never charge upfront legal fees and only get paid when we win your case!

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marsha harris

May 04, 2024

I chose Hildebrand and Wilson for the location, and it was the best decision I could've made. The entire law firm especially Dan Wilson was so thorough and informative. The communication was excellent. I knew where my case was at every stage. highly recommend Hildebrand and Wilson. Very professional.

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frequently asked questions

Do I need to hire and attorney?

The best way to answer this question is to give us a call. After getting the details about your situation we can help determine if hiring an attorney brings value to your claim, and if not, we will explain how to go about pursuing the claim on your own.

Can I do better on my own without hiring an attorney?

In certain situations, we do not add value to your claim and we will let you know if that is the case. While hiring us would almost certainly help you get the best value on your case, it may not result in more money in your pocket after paying the associated fees and expenses. Nonetheless, sometimes clients would rather their claim be handled by an experienced attorney to avoid the frustrations and difficulties that come with dealing with insurance companies.

Should I talk to the insurance company?

It is always best to consult with an attorney before communicating with the insurance company. However, if you do communicate with the insurance company do not give a recorded statement or make definitive comments regarding your physical condition unless you are certain that you have not been injured as sometimes it may take multiple days for your injuries to fully manifest.

How long will this take?

The length of time to resolve a case is affected mostly by the time it takes the client to return to their pre-accident physical condition. After the client has finished treating, we collect the medical records and bills in preparation to negotiate. The case is then negotiated and either resolves or enters litigation (filing of a lawsuit). The time it takes to litigate cases varies but usually takes between one and two years.

Is my case worth it?

Yes, if you are injured as a result of another person's or entity's negligence it is always worth pursuing a claim.

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Pearland

Conroe

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Tyler

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Angleton

Victoria

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Houston

Pearland

Conroe

Dallas

Austin

San Antonio

Corpus Christi

Beaumont

Tyler

Marshall

Angleton

Victoria

Brenham