Skilled Dog Bite Injury Attorneys Ready To Fight For You

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Dog bites can happen just about anywhere, from a dog owner’s home to the streets, parks, dog parks and other public locations. Wherever they occur, such attacks can be incredibly harmful. It is important for victims of dog bite injuries to understand their legal options. Turn to our team at Flores Mendez Law for trusted, honest guidance after suffering a dog bite or another animal attack. Our caring, trial-ready dog bite lawyers have extensive experience helping personal injury victims in southern New Mexico and western Texas fight for fair compensation. 

Common Dog Bite Injuries

Some might be tempted to dismiss dog bites as minor, especially when they involve smaller dogs. On the contrary, they can expose victims to a wide range of injuries, including:

• Lacerations
• Bone fractures
• Infections
• Nerve damage
• Scarring/disfigurement

In some cases, the effects of such injuries can stay with a victim for a very long time.

Do New Mexico And Texas Have Leash Laws?

There are a variety of different rules that governing bodies can put in place to try to prevent dog attacks. These include laws mandating leashing dogs. Neither New Mexico nor Texas have statewide leash laws. However, both states allow local governments to have their own ordinances on this topic.

It is important for dog owners to know the regulations in their area and follow them. Individuals who live in, work at or frequent areas where dogs are common should also take care to be aware of such rules, so they know what protections they have.

Such laws can have significant implications when a dog bite occurs.

Can Dog Bite Victims Seek Compensation?

Dog bite incidents can vary greatly in their circumstances. Sometimes, owners aren’t responsible in caring for their dogs, like failing to properly restrain them or follow applicable leash laws. Other times, an attack is completely unprovoked or involves a dog that has bitten someone before. What specific factors surround an incident impact the compensation rights of a victim.

Texas and New Mexico are both “one-bite” states when it comes to dog attacks. To pursue compensation from a dog owner (and their insurer) for dog bite/attack injuries in either state, you have to show one of two things: 

• That the owner knew (or reasonably should have known) that their dog was dangerous
• That the bite was the result of negligence by the owner

Our knowledgeable dog bite attorneys can help you with determining if you have grounds for a dog bite claim. If you do, they can guide you through negotiating with the dog owner’s insurance company and seeking all available avenues for compensation.

Standing Up For Victims Of Other Animal Attacks

Not all pet bites or attacks involve dogs. While incidents involving other pets tend to be less common, as other animals generally are kept in an owner’s home, they can still cause considerable harm to victims. As with dog attack victims, individuals injured by other pets in Texas or New Mexico may be able to pursue legal remedies. Our results-focused animal bite attorneys stand ready to help. 

Contact Our Dog Bite Lawyers Today To Learn More About Your Rights

Get answers to your questions about your legal options after a dog bite or other animal attack. Talk with a member of our trusted team in a free consultation. You can set one up by emailing us or calling us at 800-381-9999. Se habla español.