Dog Attacks
Attorney Brooks Schuelke Urges Balanced Dog Law Enforcement After Fatal Animal Attack in Lockhart
A recent attack involving a group of dogs that killed and injured several animals on a neighboring property has brought to light concerns about the enforcement of dog laws in Texas. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of dangerous dogs in some communities and the devastating consequences of repeated attacks. Attorney Brooks Schuelke of Schuelke…
Read MoreTexas Dog Bite Attorney Brooks Schuelke Advocates for Victims Amid Rising Incidence of Dog Attacks
As the bond between humans and canines continues to thrive across the United States, Texas dog bite attorney Brooks Schuelke is on a mission to ensure justice for victims of dog attacks, with alarming statistics revealing the widespread prevalence of dog bites and their devastating consequences, Schuelke advocates for those harmed by negligent pet owners.…
Read MoreSchuelke Law Prepares to Help Dog Bite Victims During Record Injury Year
2022 was a record year for dog bite injuries and deaths in Texas, a state that frequently leads the nation in dog bite attacks. Between 2010 and 2021, 47 people died in Texas as a result of dog bite injuries – second only to California, with 48 deaths. Both states exceeded the national average of…
Read MoreDog Mauls 3 Year Old At A Texas Restaurant: Legal Lessons
A three year old child was the victim of a pit bull attack on January 9th in the Spring, Texas restaurant, Loose Caboose. The poor girl needed multiple stitches on her face, and will likely need plastic surgery to address the wounds. The dog owner, reported to be, Jennifer Romano, fled the scene. Fortunately, relying…
Read MoreDak Prescott, Football Players, and Dog Bites
I’m not sure what it is about football players. As you may know, I had a dog attack trial against former UT and NFL running back Cedric Benson last year. Now, a new football player is in the news. According to news stories, two dogs belonging to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott got out of…
Read MoreDog Attack Trial — What Does A Jury Get To Hear?
Last week, I had a trial that received a little press because the defendant, Cedric Benson, is a former University of Texas and NFL running back. As a result, I’ve had a number of people read the articles from the local newspaper and then ask me questions about the case. There have been a number…
Read MoreTexas Dog Bite And Animal Attack Claims
We have had the pleasure of representing a number of victims of animal attacks, with most of those claims being dog bite claims. These claims are serious injury claims. Regardless of how minor the physical injuries may appear, almost all dog bite claims are accompanied by significant mental distress. Most people have an inate fear…
Read MoreBack To School: Watch Out For Dogs & Dog Attacks
It’s back to school time in Central Texas, and that means more kids walking and riding their bikes to schools. Unfortunately, it also means an increased risk that these kids will be attacked by dogs as the kids head to school or the bus stop. Sadly, it has already started. Unfortunately, a teenager in San…
Read MoreDog Attack Cases: Pit Bull Attacks Woman On Subway
Startling video is making its way around the popular news stories of a pit bull attacking a woman on a New York subway. I can’t know what happened here, but I do think it’s good that the video has helped raise awareness of the issues of dog attacks. We’ve been able to represent and help…
Read MoreDog Attacks/Dog Bites: Which Dogs Attack Humans The Most?
This is an older article, which was recently pointed out to me, tries to identify the dog breeds that have attacked the most. The results probably won’t surprise you much. According to the article, the top 5 breeds for most attacks on people are: Pit Bull Rottweiler German Shepherd Siberian Husky Akita These results would…
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