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Do I Need a Lawyer for a Dog Bite? What You Should Know
May 18, 2026
Key Takeaways Legal guidance becomes necessary when injuries require ongoing treatment or income loss affects daily life. Texas law does not impose strict liability in every dog bite case. Liability depends on whether the owner knew or should have known the animal’s dangerous tendencies. Under Texas law, compensatory damages cover...
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Dog Bite Compensation: What Victims May Be Entitled to Recover
April 30, 2026
Key Takeaways Dog bite compensation refers to financial recovery after injuries caused by a dog attack. Texas law allows injured individuals to pursue compensation for losses connected to a dog attack. Liability may arise when the owner knew or should have known the dog posed danger. Texas courts generally apply...
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Dog Bite Infection Warning Signs: What to Watch for After Being Bitten
December 04, 2025
Dog bites are painful and alarming, often leaving injuries that go deeper than they appear. A small puncture may seem harmless, but it can trap bacteria under the skin and lead to infection or worse if left unattended. Recognizing dog bite infection symptoms early is crucial for your health and...
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Key Points on Texas Leash Laws: What Every Dog Owner Should Know
December 03, 2025
Texas dog owners often wonder, “Are there leash laws in Texas?” Understanding local rules and penalties is essential to keeping both people and pets safe. At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP, our injury lawyers have seen how quickly an off-leash moment can lead to a serious dog bite or costly...
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What to Do After a Dog Bite in Dallas?
October 09, 2025
What to do after a dog bite? Start with your health, but don’t stop there. Medical treatment, reporting requirements, and thorough documentation each play a role in building a claim that holds up under Texas law. Dog attacks in Dallas often raise questions of owner negligence and liability that are...
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How to Avoid Dog Bite Injuries in the Summertime
July 12, 2017
Every year, around 4.5 million dog bite incidents take place across the nation. These attacks are more likely to occur during the summer because more people are outside.
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Dog Bite Insurance Claims in 2016 Increased 15 Percent Over 2015
April 20, 2017
Last week was National Dog Bite Prevention Week, a chance to raise awareness about this widespread problem and offer strategies to prevent dog bites and attacks.
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What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Laws in Texas
March 10, 2017
Dog bites can cause devastating injuries that affect victims for months, years or the rest of their lives. Dog attacks can also cause long-term psychological trauma that may require years of mental health counseling.
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Dog Attacks 13-Year-Old Boy in East Dallas
June 06, 2016
A 13-year-old boy was the victim of a Memorial Day dog attack at an East Dallas apartment complex. The boy said the dog attack was unprovoked and that he was simply playing hide and seek outside with a friend. Upon realizing the animal was behind him, he ran away due...
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Multiple Complaints Lodged Prior to Fatal Dog Attack
May 19, 2016
A 52-year-old Dallas woman was mauled by multiple dogs in a vacant lot on May 2nd. She was in a coma until she died on May 9th. Following the attack, Dallas Animal Services located the owners at a nearby home and issued 16 citations and seized seven dogs. Dallas police...
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Neighbors Outraged at City’s Response to Aggressive Dog Attacks
March 08, 2016
The residents of Palm Drive in Mesquite, Texas, were alarmed and angry to find that Cookie, a female pit bull terrier responsible for a string of vicious attacks last December and again in February, has been returned to her owner for the second time in spite of her documented history...
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