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Dog Bite Settlements in Texas

If you have been involved in a dog bite in Texas, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Texas follows the modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, and you have 2 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.

Dog Bite Settlement Range in Texas

Nationally, dog bite settlements range from $5,000 to $150,000. In Texas, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$5,000

Estimated

$35,000

High

$150,000

How Texas Law Affects Your Dog Bite Claim

Texas uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar and caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 per defendant (capped at $500,000 total). General personal injury cases in Texas have no cap on non-economic damages. Texas has some of the most active plaintiff's attorneys in the nation, with Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio producing significant personal injury verdicts.

Under Texas's modified comparative fault (50% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 50% or more.

Factors Affecting Dog Bite Claims in Texas

  • ✓Severity of bite and extent of injuries
  • ✓Scarring and disfigurement, especially facial
  • ✓Prior history of the dog's aggressive behavior
  • ✓State liability laws (strict liability vs. one-bite rule)
  • ✓Homeowner's or renter's insurance coverage
  • ✓Psychological trauma and PTSD
  • ✓Medical treatment and reconstructive surgery costs

Common Dog Bite Injuries

Deep lacerations and puncture woundsFacial scarring and disfigurementNerve damageBone fractures from attackInfection (including rabies risk)Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Tendon and muscle damage

Relevant Texas Statutes

  • •Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003 (statute of limitations)
  • •Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
  • •Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 74.301 (med mal non-economic cap)

Dog Bite Claims in Texas Cities

If your dog bite occurred in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, or anywhere else in Texas, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.