Houston Leads the Pack: Exploring the High Rate of Dog Attacks on Postal Workers
In the United States, postal workers face a unique occupational hazard that goes beyond inclement weather and the rigors of delivering mail: dog attacks. These incidents are not only traumatic but can also lead to serious injury, and in some cities, the problem is particularly pronounced. Among them, Houston, Texas, stands out for its notably high rate […]
Understanding the Risk of Pitbull Injuries
Several trauma-center studies have associated reported pit bull attacks with more severe injuries, including greater injury severity and a higher likelihood of surgical treatment. That research does not change how Texas law treats a specific attack. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822, a dog’s breed does not by itself prove the dog is […]
Understanding Texas Dog Bite Laws and Your Legal Rights After an Attack
Texas does not have a single statute that automatically makes a dog owner liable for a bite. Instead, liability generally comes from two legal paths: the “one-bite rule,” which can make an owner strictly liable when they knew or should have known their dog was dangerous, and ordinary negligence, which applies when an owner failed […]
What Should You Do After an Attack From a Pitbull?
More than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year across the U.S., according to the National Canine Research Council. Texas and Houston are ranked as some of the worst areas for dog bites and fatal dog attacks in the nation, with Houston earning the 2018 title of the Dog Bite Capital of America […]
Does Insurance Pay For Dog Bites?
In most Texas dog bite cases, yes, insurance often pays. When a dog bites someone, the dog owner’s homeowners or renters insurance policy typically provides the personal liability coverage that pays the injured person’s medical bills and other losses, generally up to the policy’s liability limit. Whether a specific claim actually gets paid depends on […]