{"id":1419,"date":"2020-10-31T00:08:48","date_gmt":"2020-10-31T00:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/?post_type=faqs&p=1419"},"modified":"2024-01-03T17:20:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T23:20:56","slug":"i-was-bitten-by-a-dog-in-texas-what-can-i-do","status":"publish","type":"faqs","link":"https:\/\/www.justinian.com\/es\/faqs\/me-mordio-un-perro-en-texas-que-puedo-hacer\/","title":{"rendered":"I Was Bitten By A Dog in Texas. What Can I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Some states have laws that protect a dog owner from liability the first time a dog bites. This is sometimes called a one-bite rule<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas does not have a one-bite rule.<\/strong> An injured person can sue a dog\u2019s owner even if the dog has never bitten anyone else before.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any breed of dog can be dangerous, and children are particularly vulnerable. If you or your loved one was bitten or attacked by a dog or other animal, speak to a Texas personal injury attorney about your injuries. Justinian & Associates has represented many injured victims of animal attacks, and can explain your options with no obligation. You can find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas Laws for Dog Bites and Animal Attacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under Texas case law<\/a>, lawsuits for dog bites and animal attacks are generally governed by negligence<\/em><\/a> principles. Negligence<\/em> is the legal term for carelessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas negligence laws require dog owners (or handlers) to use ordinary care<\/em><\/a> in order to prevent their dogs from attacking or injuring someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But ordinary care depends on the circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n