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South San Antonio Dog Bite Lawyers

Dog attacks cause serious, lasting injuries. We hold negligent owners accountable and fight for the compensation you deserve. Free consultation — you don’t pay unless we win.

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Contact us today for a free, professional case evaluation. We fight for maximum recovery for dog bite and animal attack victims — with offices in San Antonio and McAllen serving all of South Texas.

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WHO IS LIABLE FOR YOUR INJURIES

You Shouldn’t Pay for Someone Else’s Negligence

Dog bites can cause puncture wounds, broken bones, nerve damage, disfiguring scars, and lasting psychological trauma. You shouldn’t be responsible for the medical bills that follow.

J.A. Davis & Associates will identify every liable party and fight to get you full compensation for your injuries.

Under Texas Law, Who Is at Fault for a Dog Attack?

Texas generally follows a “one-bite” standard — but owners, landlords, and even bystanders can still be held liable in several situations we investigate.

  • Owner had prior knowledge of the dog’s aggressive behavior
  • Owner or handler acted negligently (e.g. no leash)
  • A landlord knew of a dangerous dog on the property
  • A bystander witnessed the attack and failed to intervene
  • Animal control and prior-incident reports
  • Witness statements and neighborhood history
  • Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policies
  • Full medical documentation of your injuries

SERIOUS INJURIES

Types of Injuries From a Dog Attack

Puncture Wounds

Deep bite wounds prone to infection and scarring.

Nerve Damage

Lasting numbness, weakness, or loss of function.

Fractures & Breaks

Broken bones from the force of an attack or fall.

Disfigurement & Scarring

Permanent scarring often requiring reconstructive surgery.

Infections

Serious bacterial infections requiring urgent treatment.

Emotional Trauma

PTSD, anxiety, and lasting fear of animals.

Facial Injuries

Bites to the face and head, common in child victims.

Wrongful Death

Fatal attacks that entitle families to file a claim.

COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE IN TEXAS

Texas Dog Bite Laws You Should Know

Texas is one of the few states that applies comparative negligence to dog bite claims — meaning your own actions can affect your recovery. Children are held to a different standard than adults.

  • Your recovery may be reduced by your own share of fault
  • Provoking or approaching an unfamiliar dog may reduce your claim
  • Children are judged by a child’s standard of understanding, not an adult’s
  • Leash laws and posted warnings affect owner liability
  • Prior bite history strengthens a negligence claim

Dog Bite Claim Deadlines in Texas

2 Yrs
Texas Statute of Limitations for Injury Claims

50%
Maximum Fault You Can Hold and Still Recover

3+
Parties Who May Share Liability

Compensation for Damages: What Can You Expect?

Economic Damages

  • Medical expenses, ER and hospital bills
  • Surgery, medication, and rehabilitation
  • Lost income and future earning capacity
  • Reconstructive or cosmetic surgery costs

Non-Economic Damages

  • Pain, suffering, and chronic conditions
  • Emotional trauma and loss of enjoyment of life
  • Disfigurement and scarring
  • Diminished quality of life

Punitive Damages

  • Gross negligence or reckless conduct
  • Known dangerous dog left unrestrained
  • Repeated prior incidents ignored
  • Wrongful death claims for families

WHY CHOOSE US

Decades of Experience With Dog Bite & Animal Attack Claims

We know how to investigate ownership, prior-incident history, and insurance coverage — from initial investigation through final settlement or trial verdict.

  • Immediate evidence and animal-control record preservation
  • Coordination with medical and reconstructive specialists
  • Investigation of prior bite history and ownership
  • Aggressive negotiation with homeowner’s insurers
  • Trial-ready advocacy when a fair settlement is refused
  • No fee unless we win — zero upfront cost

South Texas Dog Bite FAQ

Not always. Texas generally requires the owner to have known of the dog’s dangerous tendencies, or to have acted negligently, such as failing to leash or restrain the animal.

The deadline, called the statute of limitations, is two years from the date of the attack in Texas.

Yes, as long as your share of fault does not exceed 50 percent. Your compensation is reduced proportionally to your percentage of fault.

Yes, if the landlord knew a tenant kept a dangerous dog on the property and failed to act.

Children are held to the standard of a reasonable child of the same age, not an adult, which can affect how comparative negligence applies.

Depending on your injuries, you may recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in severe cases, punitive damages.