If you’ve been bitten or attacked by a dog, the Law Office of Shawn C. Brown is here to protect your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve. 🏛️ With over 25 years of experience, we handle dog bite cases in San Antonio with expertise and care. ⚖️
What You Should Know About San Antonio’s Dog Attack Laws:
🐕 One-Bite Rule: Dog owners are only responsible for their dog’s behavior if they were previously aware of their violent tendencies.
🐕 Dangerous Dog Designation: A dog is considered dangerous if it:
- Unprovokedly attacks and causes bodily injury.
- Unprovokedly acts in a way that makes someone reasonably believe it will attack, outside of an enclosure.
🚨 Criminal Charges: Dog owners can face felony charges if:
- They were criminally negligent and their dog’s attack caused serious bodily injury or death.
- The attack occurs off their property or in their vehicle.
- The attack was unprovoked.
🐾 Quarantine & Rabies Testing: Biting animals must be quarantined for 10 days or humanely destroyed, and they must be tested for rabies.
⏳ Statute of Limitations: You have two years from the date of the attack to file a claim.
If you need to report a dangerous or aggressive dog, you can:
- Complete an affidavit
- Detail the incident
- File a report Complaints can be anonymous, but the owner’s real name must be disclosed if they appeal the dangerous dog designation.
Don’t wait—reach out to the Law Office of Shawn C. Brown for expert legal guidance on your dog bite case.
