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Dog Bite

The dog bite victim was jogging down the street when the attacked occurred.  As the runner approached the dog owner and her dog, the dog escaped from the dog owner.

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O’Hara Law Firm Settles Lawsuit for Elderly Dog Bite Victim 

The O’Hara Law Firm recently settled a lawsuit for an elderly client who was bit by a Rottweiler that lived down the street. The dog bite victim was jogging down the street when the attacked occurred. As the runner approached the dog owner and her dog, the dog escaped from the dog owner. The Rottweiler jumped up and bit the runner in the face with the leash dragging behind it. The man underwent plastic surgery to his face close the wound.

Dog Bite Lawsuit Worth

How Much Is a Dog Bite Lawsuit Worth in Houston TX?

“Dog bite settlement calculator” is a common search term in Google. Many dog bite victims wonder what their case might be worth. In 2021, the average dog bite claim nationwide settled for $49,025. The average dog bite settlement in Texas is $39,884. The average Texas settlement might be lower than the national average settlement as a result of state specific laws and the conservative nature of Texas in general. However, every case is unique.

O’Hara Law Firm Settles Million Dollar Dog Bite Lawsuit

O’Hara Law Firm Settles Million Dollar Dog Bite Lawsuit in Houston TX

The O’Hara Law Firm filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family members of a woman who was killed by a pack of dogs. The dog owner’s insurance provider paid its policy limits of one million dollars to settle the claim. The woman was attacked while she was walking along the side of a road to a convenience store. The dog owner routinely allowed the dogs to escape from his fenced property. T

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