Austin Dog Bite Attorney

Texas Animal Attack Lawyer

Dog bites account for approximately 4.7 million injuries each year in the United States. About one thousand of those injuries require emergency treatment. Austin injury lawyers, Gonzales & Gonzales know how serious a dog bite injury can be and will fight exhaustively to ensure that your personal injury case is heard in a court of law.

A dog bite injury can result in scarring, disfigurement and even amputation depending on the severity of your injuries. But, you do not have to face your pain and financial hardship alone. We are a husband and wife legal team who is well known in the Austin community for treating our clients like members of our own family.

Owner Insurance

The majority of dog bites happen to a friend or family member of the owner and most incidents occur on the owner's property. In these cases, homeowner's insurance is supposed to cover compensation for the injured. However, the insurance agents and representatives for home owner's insurance companies are responsible for saving the company as much money as possible. For this reason, they will try to get you to settle for the least amount possible.

If you have been bitten by someone else's dog, whether they are a friend or a family member, do not accept any deals or sign any papers without consulting Austin dog bite attorneys, Gonzales & Gonzales first.

Dog Bite Prevention

Education aids in preventing children and adults alike from being bitten by a dog. Some of the most effective precautions you can take include:

• Never approach an unfamiliar dog
• Never scream or run away from an aggressive dog
• If you are approached by an unfamiliar dog, remain still and allow the dog to smell you
• If you are knocked over by a dog, curl into a ball and remain still
• Never play with an unfamiliar dog unless the owner is present
• Avoid stray dogs and report them, especially if they are acting strangely
• Never make direct eye contact with a dog because it is conceived as a challenge
• Never disturb a dog that has puppies or that is eating or sleeping
• Never pet a dog before allowing it see and smell you first
• Report a dog bite to the owner immediately and seek medical attention

If you have sustained an injury from a dog bite in Austin, Texas, no matter if you are employed or a legal citizen, you have the right to be treated and compensated for your injuries. We can help make your doctor's appointments and fight for the compensation you deserve. No matter how large or small your case is, we will care for your needs with the personal attention of a small law firm, but with the aggressive skills and resources of a very large firm.

Please contact our committed personal injury lawyers today to schedule an appointment. We serve the areas of Austin, Round Rock, San Marcos and Lockhart, Texas and nationally. If necessary, we will come to you.