Harlingen Dog Bite Lawyer

Dogs are a source of joy for many, but not so much for a person who has been bitten, whether by a friend’s dog, a stray, or a neighbor’s dog that got loose.

Many people in Harlingen have dogs, and they must follow the state’s laws and the city’s local laws for keeping dogs, including dangerous dog laws.

If you or a loved one sustained a dog bite injury, contact Kenny Perez Law in Harlingen for a free case evaluation.

The city has several dog parks. Most of them require you to leash the dog as you enter and exit the park, and your dog is under voice control. No aggressive dogs are allowed in any dog park, and you must keep your dog in sight at all times. However, not everyone follows the rules. And not every dog is 100 percent reliable when it comes to biting.

A dog that has never been aggressive could become aggressive if it is not feeling well or feels threatened by another dog. This could cause a normally docile dog to bite. The city’s health department has an animal control division that is responsible for documenting dog bites and impounding dogs that bite.

You can also call them if you notice a stray dog or know of a vicious animal that tried to attack you. The department helps the Harlingen Police Department in its investigations regarding animal cruelty cases.

Kenny Perez Law handles several types of personal injury cases, including dog bite cases. We can help ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve after a dog bite or in a case where an aggressive dog causes death to a loved one.

In addition to state laws, Harlingen has local ordinances for keeping animals, including dogs. The city does have a leash law that it enforces. You could receive a fine if you allow your dog to run loose—and the fine is higher if your dog is loose and unaltered.

The city also requires that you tie a dog out on a tie that is no shorter than 10 feet if you do not have a fence. However, those who do tie their dogs out should not use a tie-out that is long enough to allow the dog to reach the front of the house. While an owner might think that their dog would never bite, no one can ever guarantee that.

Dog bites can cause minimal damage or catastrophic damage, depending on the aggressiveness of the dog, the size of the dog, and the victim’s size and weight.

Injuries could range from minor scratches to catastrophic injuries and include: