Bite

Facts About Dog Bites Here are some basic facts from the American Veterinary Medical Association: Each year, more than 4.5 million people in the United States are bit by dogs. One in 5 dog bites require medical attention. Children are the most-often bitten and are also the most likely to be severely injured. Seniors are…

Texas has long followed the so-called “one bite rule”: a dog owner generally isn’t liable for a bite unless they knew (or should have known) their dog was dangerous. But a 2008 Texas Supreme Court case, Bushnell v. Mott, carved out an important exception that still matters for dog bite victims today: an owner can…