What is the difference between a dog bite and a dog attack?

Dog bites and dog attacks are both incidents involving a dog and a person, however there is a distinction between the two. A dog bite usually occurs when a dog clamps down on a person with its jaw, typically resulting in puncture wounds, bruising, and/or lacerations. In Texas, if a person is bitten by a dog, the owner is strictly liable; meaning, they are legally responsible for the bite and resulting damages. A dog attack is a more serious incident. A dog attack usually involves a dog aggressively attempting to bite a person multiple times, typically causing serious bodily injuries and sometimes death. In Texas, a person whose property or person is injured or killed by a dog is entitled to recovery from the dog’s owner if the person proves that the dog was attacking or attempting to attack the person before the person hurt. In both cases, Texas’ strict liability laws are in place to protect victims and ensure that they are adequately compensated for any damages. The main difference between the two is the seriousness of the incident; while a dog bite may result in minor injuries, a dog attack can result in serious injuries and even death.

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