Dog Bite Victims in El Paso - Your Rights and Legal Options After a Dog Attack

Among personal injury cases in El Paso, dock bite attacks are, far and away, among the most emotionally weighted and complex. Still, victim’s rights in dog bite cases in El Paso are clear, and you have the right to seek legal counsel from expert attorneys after your attack. You deserve to understand and pursue any of your legal options for dog attack victims at Carabin Shaw.

The American Veterinary Medical Association calculates that more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, and over 800,00 require medical attention after the bite. According to one research from The University of Texas School of Public Health, there were nearly 3,000 bites in El Paso alone from 2009-2011.

Legal rights after a dog attack in El Paso are the same for any victim, whether they be a child, elderly individual, or someone in between.

Each state has individual laws and regulations regarding dog bite attacks and the rights that victims have afterwards. In Texas, as with any personal injury, a victim and their chosen El Paso personal injury lawyer must prove that the injury occurred due to the negligence of another party. In this case, the dog’s owner.

Also similar to any personal injury accident, it is vital that you get the information of the dog owner immediately. In many cases, calling the police to report the attack will help to lessen the immediate burden of proof from your shoulders. A police report such as this will also be of benefit to El Paso dog bite lawsuits.

Even more so than many other injuries, it is vital that you seek medical attention immediately after sustaining a dog bite, especially if the dog has never bitten anyone before. This is because dogs can carry rabies, which has a fatality rate of 99% in humans according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your chosen attorney can also use medical records as evidence of damages for your claim.

El Paso has no legal limit on how many animals someone can own in the city. This means that there are countless dogs in El Paso, and any of them has the capacity to bite or attack.

Our team of experienced attorneys at Carabin Shaw has advocated for dog bite victims in Texas for three decades, and you can see evidence of our expert work at the Carabin Shaw reviews.

A personal injury lawyer can help you to win compensation for medical costs, lost work hours, and trauma after a dog bite attack. There are cases where punitive damages can be sought as well, but only in situations where the dog owner was particularly, or intentionally, negligent. As children are the most susceptible to these accidents, these services become most important for them.

The free case review offered by our experts at Carabin Shaw lets you learn about the legal options available to you and your loved ones after a dog bite injury. Furthermore, because we offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, you pay nothing for an attorney until your case is won. Our experts will communicate with insurance companies, help you to build your case, and guarantee that you win your maximum possible compensation.

Dog bites are heavy and emotional cases, but you are entitled to compensation for your injuries regardless of the dog owner’s feelings. Having the right attorney in your corner will allow you to focus on recovering, while removing the weight of this emotional legal process from your shoulders.

Our English and Spanish-speaking staff are ready to help you begin building your case 24/7. Simply call toll-free at 800-862-1260 to schedule your free cse review.

For more information

• AVMA
• TMC Library
• CDC