Amarillo Dog Bite Lawyer

Dog attacks can cause severe physical injuries, emotional trauma, and significant financial burdens for victims and their families. If you were bitten by a dog in Amarillo, you may have the right to seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. The Doan Law Firm is prepared to help you understand your options and pursue the recovery you deserve. Contact our Amarillo personal injury law firm today to learn more about your options.

Why Choose The Doan Law Firm?

For over two decades, founding attorney Jimmy Doan has been a tireless legal advocate for injury victims, including in dog bite claims. With The Doan Law Firm, your case has the following advantages:

A law firm committed to client-focused legal service that prioritizes your best interests throughout the process
A lead attorney with a law-enforcement background gives your case an investigative advantage
A commitment to compassion and professional excellence throughout every step of your claim

Our free consultation and contingency-based payment system allow your attorney to go to work for you at no cost until after you’ve received compensation for your dog bite damages.

Understanding Dog Bite Injuries In Amarillo

Dog attacks can cause far more than minor cuts or puncture wounds. Depending on the force of the attack and the location of the bite, victims may suffer severe physical injuries that require emergency treatment, surgery, and ongoing rehabilitation. Children, older adults, and individuals attacked by large or aggressive dogs are particularly vulnerable to catastrophic injuries. Common dog bite injuries include:

Abrasions and contusions
Deep punctures and lacerations
Scalp, throat, and facial trauma
Traumatic amputation of digits or limbs
Degloving injuries from flesh pulled away from fingers or toes
Fractures
Soft-tissue and nerve injuries

Dog bite wounds are also prone to infection. Severe or multiple bites may cause permanent scarring requiring extensive medical treatment for reconstruction.

Texas Dog Bite Liability and the “One-Bite Rule”

Most states have a strict liability rule for dog bites, holding the owner legally liable even if the dog never showed aggression before. In Texas, the “One-Bite” doctrine applies instead. Under Texas Civil Code Article 2 3342, the law only requires strict liability, without the need to prove negligence, for a pet owner whose dog has bitten or shown aggression at least once before.

Fortunately, the one-bite rule for dog bite liability in Texas does not mean you cannot recover compensation if a dog has never previously bitten. This rule only means that the injury victim must prove the owner’s negligence in allowing the dog to bite. On the other hand, if a dog has a history of aggression or has previously bitten, proving negligence isn’t required to recover compensation for injury damages.

Recoverable Damages In Amarillo Dog Bite Injury Claims

Even a single dog bite requires careful medical treatment. Some dog attacks require extensive medical care and missed workdays. These are the damages in an Amarillo dog bite claim. Common damages recovered in successful claims include:

Past and future medical expenses and out-of-pocket costs
Past and future income loss or diminished future earning ability
Compensation for pain and suffering
Catastrophic injury compensation for disfigurement, permanent scarring, loss of limb, or disability
Compensation for therapy costs for emotional trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or depression

If you lost a loved one due to a dog attack in Amarillo, a wrongful death attorney can help your family recover compensation and a sense of justice for the grievous loss.

Call or Contact The Doan Law Firm Online About Your Amarillo Dog Bite Claim

You don’t have to add the distress of a legal claim to the mix when you’ve suffered the pain and trauma of dog bites. Instead, reach out to The Doan Law Firm, and let your lawyer and entire legal staff dedicate themselves to your best interests.