Rockwall Dog Bite Lawyer

Who Is Liable for a Rockwall Dog Bite?

Under Texas law, dog owners may be liable when their dog bites or injures someone. If the owner knows their dog has acted aggressively or bitten someone in the past, they may be legally responsible if they are negligent in allowing it to happen again. Even if there is no history of viciousness, the dog’s owner might have to pay damages if they unreasonably—or negligently—failed to keep their dog restrained at a safe distance from the injured person. Individuals, businesses, and entities other than a dog’s owner could also be liable for dog attacks in Rockwall. Anyone with temporary custody of a dog, such as a dog walker or kennel owner, may owe damages if they fail to take reasonable steps to prevent the dog from biting someone. Anyone who is looking after a dog should exercise control over the animal. Any business that allows an untended dog to roam its premises should make sure the dog is in a secure area and unable to reach anyone or injure them.