Animal Bites in Houston
Have you, a friend or a loved one, been bitten by some sort of animal in Houston and feel you deserve some form of compensation? You are not alone. Animal bites occur daily in the City of Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas. Risk of serious infection can occur with animal bites from dogs, cats, ferrets, raccoons, and other wild animals that Texans come into contact with daily. Houston Animal Bite Lawyer and Accident Attorney Brian Jensen help explain your options to you.
Skunks, bats, foxes, coyotes, and raccoons are considered HIGH RISK biters - meaning there is a high probability that the animal could have rabies. These animals are usually humanely killed and their bodies are submitted for testing.
Dogs, cats and domestic ferrets, regardless of their vaccination status, are usually quarantined post-bite for at least 10 days.
Should you get bitten by an animal, the following precautions should be taken:
- Identify the animal/biter. If the animal is lose, have someone take a photo.
- Immediately wash the wound with soap and water and an antiseptic if available.
- Consult a physician as soon as possible to determine whether or not any post-bite procedures need to take place.
In the state of Texas, cities and counties must designate an individual to handle animal bite cases. They are responsible for investigating the biting animals, and enforcing state and local rabies laws.
In the event of you or a family member incurs a dog bite, or bite from another animal other than your own, call 911 first. When medical attention has been administered, call the Law Office of Brian Jensen, experienced animal bite lawyer. Mr. Jensen specializes in all types of personal injury claims including Houston Accidents, industrial accidents, fall accidents, swimming pool accidents and other types of accidents.
