Patrick Carew and Monica Bohuslav devote their careers to helping dog bite victims rebuild their lives. We work from our office at 6000 Valley View Lane, Suite 200 in Irving, a few minutes from Las Colinas and Valley Ranch, so local clients never have to travel far for help.
We promise a free case review and a strict contingency fee. No legal fees unless we win. Our Irving personal injury attorneys understand the physical pain, the fear of infection, and the anxiety families feel after an unexpected animal attack, and we meet every client with the compassion that difficult moment deserves.
Call (469) 224-1617 or send us a quick message now. You pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you.
Immediate action protects both health and legal rights. Seek medical care even for a minor puncture because untreated bites often become infected. Next, photograph injuries, torn clothing, and the scene while details remain fresh. Identify the dog and its owner, collect contact information from any witnesses, and file a report with Irving Animal Services or the police.
Finally, keep every medical record and reach out to our Irving dog bite lawyers so we can preserve evidence and start your claim.
Texas law allows several parties to bear responsibility for a bite. A dog owner is usually liable if the animal had shown prior aggression or if the owner failed to use reasonable care. Landlords or property managers may share liability when they knowingly allow a dangerous dog to remain on the premises. Even if a child was holding the leash, the adult owner still answers for resulting harm.
Our attorneys investigate every relationship between the animal, the location, and the supervising adults to ensure all potential defendants contribute to your recovery.
Texas follows a negligence system sometimes called the “one-bite rule.” Victims must show that the owner knew, or should have known, the dog was dangerous or that the owner acted unreasonably. Strict liability applies only when a dog has been legally declared dangerous after a prior incident. That distinction matters because proving negligence demands quick evidence gathering, photographs, veterinary records, and neighbor testimony, steps our Irving dog bite attorneys handle from day one.
Dog-bite damages address the full scope of harm.
We calculate current bills and anticipate future therapy or corrective surgery, then fight to ensure the settlement or verdict reflects every category of loss.
Time limits are strict. Texas generally gives victims two years from the date of the bite to file a lawsuit. Early legal help lets us secure surveillance footage, obtain veterinarian files, and interview witnesses before memories fade. Call our Irving animal-attack attorneys as soon as possible after receiving medical attention so we can protect evidence and guide you through each city reporting requirement.
We shoulder the legal burden while you focus on healing. Our team gathers medical records, tracks the dog’s vaccination and behavior history, and consults medical and animal-behavior experts to prove negligence.
We handle every discussion with insurers and prepare a courtroom strategy if negotiations stall. Because our fee is contingent on success, our interests align completely with yours: maximizing compensation swiftly and efficiently.
Each scenario involves preventable negligence, faulty fencing, ignored leash laws, or a failure to warn, that our attorneys spotlight to prove liability.
Our Irving dog bite lawyers navigate these unusual circumstances with aggressive evidence collection and, when necessary, collaboration with animal control or law enforcement.
Irving spans roughly 100 square miles and hosts more than 250,000 residents across neighborhoods like Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, and Shady Grove. City ordinance requires leashes in public spaces and reporting of all bites to Irving Animal Services at (972) 721-2256.
In 2023, nearby Dallas recorded 39 reported dog-attack cases, mirroring national CDC data showing one in five bites needs medical attention. Children account for about 70 percent of victims. These numbers underscore why our Irving dog bite attorneys emphasize quick medical care, prompt reporting, and experienced legal counsel.
We begin with a no-obligation consultation to explain your rights and outline a strategy. Our team gathers photographs, medical bills, and animal control records, then negotiates decisively with insurance carriers or, if needed, files suit in Dallas County courts. You owe nothing upfront, and our fee comes only from money we secure for you.
If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, call (469) 224-1617 today. We will protect your rights, pursue full compensation, and help you move forward with confidence.