Dog Bite Quarantine Law in San Antonio

In 2019, San Antonio was ranked as the thirteenth city with the most dog attacks in the United States. The close proximity of living spaces in San Antonio, combined with the high population of dog owners (over 175,000) means that the risk of a dog bite is exceptionally high in the city. As a San Antonio dog bite victim, you may wonder what steps are legally required after such an accident.

San Antonio has a number of regulations that apply to dog bite accidents, though not all are commonly known even to dog owners. Among those regulations and legal requirements is the quarantine law as it applied to dogs that have bitten someone. Attorneys at Carabin Shaw believe that a dog bite victim is entitled to all the information regarding those practices. While the best way to collect that information is to speak with a lawyer at Carabin Shaw directly, the quarantine law itself is often immediately vital.

Texas Dog Bite Quarantine Law

While immediate wounds such as scratches, punctures, lacerations, or scarring may be the initial concern after a dog bite, the largest concern overall is with the potential for rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that results in brain inflammation in humans and other animals. While the disease is preventable, it has no cure and has the highest mortality rate of any disease on earth if not treated before symptoms appear.

The quarantine law for biting animals exists to provide as much time as possible to identify and treat a potential instance of rabies in a San Antonio dog bite victim. After biting a human, the dog must be quarantined for ten days and closely observed during that time, and any signs of illness during that observation period must be reported to local rabies control authority.

This quarantine most often takes place at a shelter or veterinary office, where it must be observed at least twice each day. There are, however, circumstances in which that dog may be quarantined at home.

Those criteria, as established by the official Texas administrative code are:

- A location with a secure enclosure that has been approved by local rabies control authority - The animal must have a current up-to-date rabies vaccination - The local authorities must observe the animal on the first and last days of quarantine - The animal was not a stray when the bite occurred

Dog bite cases in San Antonio are multifaceted, and the best way to understand your options is to contact the top Texas law firm, Carabin Shaw.

How a San Antonio Dog Bite Attorney Can Help You

Dog bite accidents often involve owners that are incredibly devoted to their animals, meaning that pursuing a claim can be stressful. This is especially true if that case might threaten the well-being of the animal, which may cause an owner to become desperate.

San Antonio personal injury attorneys at Carabin Shaw will shoulder the work of filing your claim, communicating with the involved insurance companies and local authorities, and making sure that you receive the settlement you are owed for the injuries you have suffered. This allows you, or a loved one who has suffered from a dog bite attack, to take the time needed to recover and follow-up on any treatment that may be required after the accident.

Dog Bite Attorneys at Carabin Shaw | You Don’t Pay Unless We Win

Carabin Shaw’s client reviews, combined with our years of experience and over $1 billion collected for clients, speaks to our established expertise in our field. Dog bite accidents can be some of the most emotionally intensive claims to pursue, but you and your loved ones deserve compensation if another party is liable for your accident.

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