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Dog bites are traumatic. The physical wounds are painful enough — stitches, infections, scarring, nerve damage. But the emotional toll hits just as hard. Fear of going outside. Nightmares. A sense of helplessness. You were just living your life when someone's dog attacked you.
Now you're facing medical bills, missed work, and an insurance company that wants to pay you as little as possible. You shouldn't have to fight that battle alone. In Texas, dog owners can be held responsible — and you have rights worth protecting.
In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims — including dog bites — is generally 2 years from the date of the attack. If you miss that deadline, you may lose your right to pursue compensation entirely. Don't wait. Get matched with an attorney now so your claim is protected.
Nothing upfront. The attorneys in our network work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no attorney fees unless your case results in a recovery. No win, no fee — period. Your only job right now is to focus on healing.
First, get medical attention right away — even if the wound looks minor. Infections and nerve damage can develop fast. Then document everything: photos of your injuries, the location, and the dog if possible. Get the owner's contact information and any witness names. Report the bite to your local animal control. Then contact HurtMatch so we can connect you with an attorney before evidence disappears.
Every case is different. Some settle in a matter of months once liability is clear and medical treatment is complete. Others involving serious injuries, disputed facts, or uncooperative insurance companies can take longer. Your attorney will give you a realistic timeline based on your specific situation.
Texas does follow a version of the 'one bite rule,' which means the owner may be held liable if they knew — or should have known — their dog had dangerous tendencies. However, other legal theories like negligence can also apply, even if it's the dog's first known bite. An experienced Texas dog bite attorney can evaluate the facts of your case and identify the strongest path forward.
Texas injury law has unique rules that differ sharply from other states. Knowing them is the difference between a fair outcome and pennies on the dollar.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 gives you exactly 2 years from the date of injury to file suit. Miss it and your case is over — there is no extension, no exception for "I didn't know I could sue." Wrongful death claims have the same 2-year window from the date of death.
Texas uses Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001. You can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. If you are 51%+ at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies know this rule and aggressively try to push fault percentages above 50%. An experienced attorney pushes back.
Texas caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 per defendant (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §74.301). There are no caps in standard auto, premises, or product cases — making attorney negotiation skill the deciding factor in your final number.