Recovering Damages in El Paso Dog Bite Cases

El Paso dog bites are unpredictable, which is why you secure the help of a skilled lawyer from Carabin Shaw if you or someone you love has been bitten by a dog in El Paso—they can help you focus on the clear goal of winning maximum compensation for your injuries and the justice you deserve.

You’ll find the most experienced Texas attorneys for dog bite claims at Carabin Shaw. We’ve been helping Texans in El Paso make and win injury cases for decades; you can read from some of them by checking out Carabin Shaw’s client reviews. Our clients consistently appreciate the transparency and individual attention we give to each case we take.

Another way we feel we can best serve our clients is not add any more financial strain to their lives while they’re working with our attorneys. When dog bite incidents leave victims with serious physical injuries, they also burden them with medical bills that become more difficult to pay the longer one is out of work.

This is why we always offer our new clients free initial consultations; you shouldn’t have to spend more money just to decide whether or not we’re the right team to fight for you. Furthermore, we offer our services on a contingency-free basis. This means we don’t get paid until we win for you. When we take on new clients, we make a detailed plan for success and use that to drive us to winning your maximum compensation.

When you need legal help for dog bite injuries in El Paso, look no further than Carabin Shaw. You shouldn’t have to fight lawyers and insurance companies on your own; to win the damages you are rightfully owed, you should secure the services of our El Paso dog bite compensation lawyers.

The strictness of Texas dog bite law makes legal help even more valuable for the injured. Texas has adopted what is commonly called the “one-bite rule,” which has two conditions that must be met:

• First, the dog must have previously bit someone or behaved as if it would bite someone.
• Second, the defendant (the owner) must have been made aware of this behavior or action.

Unfortunately for dog bite victims, if either of these conditions are not true for the current incident, then recovering compensation for their injuries will be difficult, but not impossible. Our team knows Texas dog bite law well; we’ll fight tirelessly for a chance to win you the justice you deserve.

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers states that 99% of bites or incidents fall into levels one or two on Ian Dunbar’s animal bite scale, but these can also be warning signs of future behavior. The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that “almost half of all dog bites are provoked,” even though humans might not know that their behavior is provocative.

This makes it important to know some tips on how to avoid dog bites whenever possible:

• Never approach unfamiliar dogs
• Try to stay still and calm when an unfamiliar dog approaches you
• Do not stare an unfamiliar dog in the eyes
• Do not run from a dog and scream
• Do not disturb a sleeping dog or pet it without being seen and smelled

These tips can help you avoid some dog aggression, but not all. If you’ve been injured by a dog bite in El Paso, know that legal help is available to you.

Once you’ve received treatment for your injuries, consider calling Carabin Shaw. We know the extra effort of reaching out to a law firm can be taxing, which is why our toll free number, 800-862-1260, can be reached 24/7.

Calling a lawyer shouldn’t add any more physical or financial stress to a victim’s life, which is why we try to remain as available and approachable as possible. We have both English and Spanish representatives ready to answer your call when you want to learn more.

For more information:

• APDT
• DSHS