Blog Category: Dog Bite

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Mark O’Donnell, attorney  TL;DR: Dog Bite Scars and Compensation   A dog bite can happen in seconds, but the scar and trauma it leaves behind can last a lifetime.  When most people think about the cost of a dog bite, they probably think about the emergency room visit, stitches, antibiotics, or other immediate medical bills.

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Arash Karimi, attorney  TL;DR: Key Takeaways for Dog Leash Laws in Texas   Everyone knows that guy. The one who lets their dog roam freely through the neighborhood, insisting, “Don’t worry! He’s friendly.”   And maybe that’s true. But being friendly doesn’t mean a dog can’t bite. Even well-behaved dogs can become startled, scared, or defensive, and when they do, they

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Contributing Attorney: Mark O’Donnell, attorney  Dog bites are not just shocking and medically serious – they can carry legal consequences. Whether you’re a dog owner or not, it’s important to understand that certain breeds are more likely to bite and cause injury to children and which breeds pose the least risk.   Which Dog Breed Has the Highest Bite Rate?    Data from public health studies and animal behavior research consistently show that Pit Bulls have the highest bite rate among all breeds.