Few experiences are as terrifying and painful as a dog attack. If you suffered injuries from a dog bite in Cedar Park or the surrounding area, call an experienced Cedar Park personal injury lawyer from Dow Law Firm at (512) 240-9951 to schedule a free consultation and learn about your legal options.
Why Choose Dow Law Firm as Your Dog Bite Lawyer in Cedar Park?
When you need legal representation after suffering a preventable injury, experience matters. With Dow Law Firm, you have the following advantages in your Cedar Park dog bite claim:
- Representation by a compassionate, assertive team of dog bite attorneys who will fight tirelessly for the full compensation available to you.
- A law firm committed to professional excellence with proven results.
- Our history of recovering millions of dollars for our clients lends a well-respected legal voice to your Cedar Park dog bite case.
After your free consultation, our Cedar Park lawyers will work at no upfront cost to you. You only pay us after we’ve first recovered compensation for your dog bite injuries.
Who Is Liable for Your Dog Bite Injuries in Texas?
Texas is one of only a handful of states that follow the one-bite rule for pet owner liability. Under this rule, the dog’s owner is strictly liable for damages only if they knew their dog had bitten someone at least once before or had a history of aggression.
Unfortunately, this rule sometimes leads both dog owners and bite victims to believe that the dog’s owner cannot be held liable if the dog has never previously bitten anyone. Instead, this rule means there are two ways to hold the pet owner liable for your injury-related damages:
- By proving that the dog owner knew the dog had previously bitten or shown aggression, in which case they are held to strict liability with no need to prove negligence, or
- By proving that the dog’s owner was negligent in failing to control the dog, or that they violated a leash law, or failed to contain their pet
A Cedar Park dog bite lawyer from Dow Law Firm will strategize the best way forward to recover full and fair compensation for your losses based on the unique circumstances of your case.
Understanding Dog Bite Injuries in Cedar Park
Dog attacks can cause far more than simple puncture wounds. Depending on the circumstances, victims may suffer serious physical injuries, permanent disfigurement, infections, and other complications that require ongoing medical care.
Common injuries in Cedar Park dog bite claims include the following:
- Lacerations, contusions, punctures, and abrasions
- Soft-tissue injuries to muscles, tendons, and nerves
- Scalp, facial, and throat injuries
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety around dogs
- Degloving injuries (skin pulled back from digits or limbs)
- Eye injuries
- Fractures
- Head injuries, such as concussions, which can result from falls during the attack
- Depression
- Sleep disturbances
- Emotional trauma, especially in children
Dog bites are prone to serious infections requiring antibiotic treatment. They also leave jagged, uneven scars that may require reconstructive surgery to correct.
Recoverable Damages in Cedar Park Dog Bite Claims
Dog bites are painful and traumatic, often requiring expensive medical care. A successful claim recovers compensation for common damages such as:
- Reimbursement for your medical expenses
- Anticipated future medical costs for required further care
- Therapy or counseling expenses for emotional trauma
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Lost earnings
- Future income loss or reduced earning capacity due to disability
- Catastrophic injury compensation if you’ve experienced permanent injury, such as loss of limb, scarring, disfigurement, or disability
A Cedar Park dog bite attorney from Dow Law Firm carefully calculates your total damages and seeks the maximum compensation available to you. Compensation in dog bite claims typically comes from the at-fault party’s homeowner’s liability insurance.
Learn More About Your Rights By Calling Our Cedar Park Dog Bite Lawyers Today
After suffering injuries caused by someone else’s dog, you don’t have to be left with the financial burden as well as the physical pain and emotional trauma. Instead, call Dow Law Firm’s dog bite attorneys in Cedar Park today at (512) 240-9951 or complete our contact form to learn about your legal right to compensation.