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Animal & Dog Bites

Austin Dog Bite Lawyers

No one deserves to be attacked by a vicious animal, even if it's just a neighbor's dog. Unfortunately, thousands of innocent people in the United States are bitten or attacked every year. Many of these bites are serious enough to require medical attention and some attacks even lead to death.

As an animal bite victim, you may be entitled to legal damages for your injuries. The attorneys of Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC are ready to provide you with a free case evaluation when you contact us at 1-800-863-5312 or via our online contact form. We will protect your rights and fight for you anywhere in Central Texas, including the cities of greater Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Hutto, and Austin areas.

What sets Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC apart from other law firms is our dedication to our clients. When you choose Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC to handle your dog bite claim, you will deal directly with your attorney -- regardless of the size of your case. We believe client service is key, and we treat every case equally. At Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC, our primary mission is to help people.

Texas Animal Owners May be Legally Responsible for Animal Bites

Dog owners are usually responsible when bites or attacks occur. Liability depends both on the circumstances surrounding the animal bite and the geographic location of the animal bite because laws vary among the different counties, cities and towns in Texas.

Generally, a dog owner may be responsible for a dog bite if:

  • The owner knew that the dog had previously bitten a person or had the dangerous propensity to bite a person;
  • The owner was negligent in his or her handling of the dog at the time the bite occurred;
  • The owner was in violation of the local leash law or animal control law at the time the bite occurred; or
  • The owner intentionally allowed the dog to bite or attack.

Texas Dog Bite Attorneys May Help You Recover Damages

The attorneys of Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC represent individuals who have been bitten by dogs or other animals. We understand that the injuries suffered as a result of an animal attack can be disturbing for both the victim and their family.

Our firm knows that your immediate goals after going through a traumatic event are to get your medical bills paid, recover any lost wages from missed time at work, and to make sure you will be able to pay for necessary future medical treatment or other related expenses.

We will determine if the animal owner is responsible for your injuries. If a dog owner is liable, he or she may be required to pay you monetary damages, including compensatory damages. Compensatory damages attempt to put an injured person back in the position he or she was in before being injured, and can include lost wages, past and future medical expenses, and pain and suffering. In some cases, punitive damages are also awarded. Punitive damages are given to the injured person in order to penalize wrongdoers and discourage others from repeating the offense.

If you are physically unable to come to us, we are willing to drive to you, so please, if you or a loved one has been injured by an animal bite, call or email us to set up a free consultation to discuss your legal options. You will have no attorney fees, court costs, or litigation expenses unless you recover damages.

We can be reached at our Austin office at 512-246-2224, our Dallas office at 214-390-6249, or toll-free at 1-800-863-5212. You can also contact us online.  Our attorneys work with clients who have claims throughout Central Texas, including the Round Rock, TX, Georgetown, TX, Cedar Park, TX, Hutto, TX and Austin, TX areas and we welcome the chance to help you and your family recover from your dog bite injuries.