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We left off in our last post talking about negligent handling and unlawful restraint of dogs. Now let’s dive into a few other ways liability could arise because of dog bites as well as how a court could limit victim damages. Other Types of Dog-Bite Related Liability In Texas, a court may hold a…

In Texas, if you fail to properly restrain your dog—such as let him run free throughout the neighborhood or otherwise prevent him from trespassing on another’s property—and he harms someone, a court could hold you liable for the injuries the person has suffered. Negligent Handling / Negligence Per Se This type of liability falls…

In the summer of 2017, Texans learned in horror that a pit bull mixed breed had mauled 7-year-old Brison Aldrige in Mason, Texas—leaving the boy with gaping bites on his thighs and back. Aldrige was treated at the hospital and released, all things being said, his injuries could have been much worse. Unfortunately, this…