Stray Animal Attacks

Pet owners have a responsibility to properly restrain and secure their pets to keep them from causing harm to others. The majority of stray animals are dogs and cats, and many have identifying tags on them. Although your inclination may be to approach stray dogs and cats in order to identify them and find their owners, stray animals can actually be quite dangerous. Lost animals can become sick or scared and they may hurt you if they fear for their safety, even if you only mean to help them.

If you or someone you know was injured by a stray animal, you may be able to obtain financial compensation from the animal’s owner. Contact the experienced Houston personal injury attorneys of Williams Kherkher today at 832-369-8296 to discuss your legal options.

Handling Stray Animals

All stray animals should be handled with caution, even if they seem tame. Stray animals can become violent and defensive if they are approached by a stranger. If you encounter a stray animal, consider taking the following action:

• Do not approach the animal. Redirect your route and call an animal control center.
• If you are 100% certain that the animal is not violent, you can try to contact the pet’s owner.
• Immediately treat any scratches or other wounds to prevent infection, and seek medical attention, if you are attacked.

All stray animals should be handled with care, and the above steps are important to keep in mind.

Contact Us

If you were injured by an animal that was not properly secured by its owner, you may be eligible for financial compensation for your injury-related losses. Contact an experienced Houston animal attack lawyer of Williams Kherkher today at 832-369-8296.