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<\/a>Last week, the Austin American Statesman<\/a> reported that dog attacks are increasing<\/a> in Austin.\u00a0 The number of dog attacks has increased every year since 2007.\u00a0 This year is no exception.\u00a0 Austin has experienced over 1,000 attacks so far, on pace to break last year’s record.<\/p>\nThese are not good statistics.\u00a0 I’ve represented a number of victims of dog attacks, ranging from the run-of-the-mill attacks to a horrific case where a dog attacked and killed a young child.<\/p>\n
These are often terrible cases for those involved.\u00a0 With aggressive dogs, there is usually significant pain and trauma relating to the original attack.\u00a0 Many serious attacks have long-term physical consequences, including physical limitations and scarring.\u00a0 And almost all involve permanent psychological scarring.<\/p>\n
Legally, there are a number of different avenues of claims that may be made.\u00a0 The obvious claim stemming from a dog attack is against the dog owner.\u00a0 In Texas, dog owners have various responsibilities to (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Last week, the Austin American Statesman reported that dog attacks are increasing in Austin.\u00a0 The number of dog attacks has increased every year since 2007.\u00a0 This year is no exception.\u00a0 Austin has experienced over 1,000 attacks so far, on pace…<\/span><\/p>\n