Houston Dog Bite Attorney

Filing a Claim after an Animal Attack

Dog bites and animal attacks are especially injurious and may be fatal to small children, pregnant women and the elderly. Such injuries as disfiguring scars, broken bones, amputations, virulent infection, nerve damage and disease transmitted by the animal's attack often leave a victim unable to return to a normal life. The cost of expensive medical procedures such as reconstructive surgeries should not be the responsibility of the victim or the victim's family. By consulting a Houston personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the attack, you increase the potential of getting all the compensation needed in these serious injury cases.

Dog Bite Lawyer in Houston

When a dog owner is sufficiently negligent that the animal goes out of control and attacks and injures another person, the victim has a right to pursue compensation. The physical injuries are often very serious, but may not be the worst of it. Animal attack victims may have severe mental trauma and the need for ongoing medical care, reconstructive surgeries, severe and dangerous infections and other expensive treatments . Additionally compensation may be claimed by a bystander who witnessed the attack and suffered mental or emotional injury.

Owners of dogs known to be vicious because they have attacked others or because the breed is recognized as prone to vicious behavior must be especially vigilant in observing leash laws and maintaining firm control of their pet. Sadly many victims do not seek the assistance of a dog bite lawyer after an attack because the owner is a friend, relative or neighbor, not realizing that most home owner insurance policies include coverage for this kind of an injury as a premises liability claim.

Our legal team understands how devastating this kind of attack can be and makes every effort to provide the legal advice and support to help you with your claim for compensation. A personal injury lawyer at Kennedy Hodges, LLP takes the time to listen carefully to you, investigate all possible sources of compensation, and is ready to aggressively fight for the justice you deserve.

Injured in an animal attack? Contact a Houston dog bite attorney at our firm to discuss your claim for damages.