Posted July 10, 2019
Featured: Understanding dog bite law: How to Start a Dog Bite Claim What to Do After a Dog Bite How to determine if the owner is liable Dog bites law seen in the news: Georgetown Girl Survives Dog Attack, But Ordinance Prevents Legal Action Manor Child Recovers from Dog Bite Injury UT Standout Faces Dog…
CategoriesDog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general) Serious Injury Child
Posted April 11, 2019
There’s more to McMinn Law Firm than meets the eye. These furry friends help keep our sanity after long hours working on personal injury cases. We couldn’t do the work without these guys! So without fur-ther ado, here’s an intro to the furry family members of the McMinn Law office. These furr-babies and best dog…
CategoriesCar Accident Dog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general)
Posted August 8, 2016
Last year, Dog Fancy magazine named Austin one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country. As it stands, there are over 200 local restaurants that allow patrons to dine with their fur-family by their side. There are also a plethora of off-leash areas where dog owners can let their pets run and play with…
CategoriesDog Bite Injury Serious Injury Child Slip and Fall | Premises
Posted August 6, 2016
It’s amazing what dogs can do. Dogs can be a lot more than at-home door greeters or YouTube stars. When trained, dogs are capable of advanced tasks that are very helpful, and often necessary to their human owners. How Dogs Became Aids for the Disabled in the United States A guide dog, often referred to…
CategoriesDog Bite Injury Serious Injury Child Slip and Fall | Premises
Posted June 17, 2016
An Austin woman was killed by dogs while performing duties for work, authorities say. Erin McCleskey is remembered by her family. Our family is heart-broken over the tragic passing of our affectionate, fun-loving daughter, Erin. She was an adventurous woman who always lived her life to the fullest and never shied away from a challenge.…
CategoriesDog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general) Wrongful Death
Posted June 7, 2016
Dogs Causing Injury Although we adore our usually lovable fur friends, owning a pet comes with many risks. One being that dogs, even if house broken, have animal instincts which lead them to bite when frightened or threatened. Many people do not know how common or prevalent dog bites are. They fail to recognize the threat that…
CategoriesDog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general) Serious Injury Child
Posted April 7, 2016
If you’ve ever wondered about how a personal injury case really works, we have just released a new infographic to help you understand the process. Reading this now to gain some understanding will help you understand the process if you ever need to hire a lawyer for a personal injury case after a crash.
CategoriesCar Accident Dog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general)
Posted December 16, 2015
Punitive Damages Awarded in Austin, TX Dog Bite Case Tony Plohetski, investigative reporter for KVUE, talked with the victim, his caregivers, and attorney Jason McMinn, founder, McMinn Law Firm in Austin about the injury, recovery, trial, outcome, award, punitive damages, and implications of the recent Georgetown dog bite trial.Click to view dog attack trial news…
CategoriesDog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general) Serious Injury Child
Posted October 23, 2015
Music can change the world because it can change people. - Bono What's truly important to us as an organization is making a difference in people's lives. We've found an incredible way to give back to our community through Kids In a New Groove, an organization empowering children in the foster care system through music.…
CategoriesBrain Injury | Concussion Dog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general) Serious Injury Child
Posted October 12, 2015
Update Nov. 10th 2015: Neville the dog has been released, and is in the custody of Austin Pets Alive! until he is adopted to a forever home. Neville must be adopted under certain conditions, qualified by the Travis County Attorney, but those interested in adoption of Neville may do so here. October 12, 2015: Last…
CategoriesDog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general) Serious Injury Child
Posted July 24, 2015
Last year, Dog Fancy magazine named Austin one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country. As it stands, there are over 200 local restaurants that allow patrons to dine with their fur-family by their side. There are also a plethora of off-leash areas where dog owners can let their pets run and play with…
CategoriesDog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general) Serious Injury Child
Posted October 25, 2014
With permission from American Association for Justice, here is the text of the article in full: "Side underride guard could have prevented motorist's death, estate claimed "Sun v Lufkin Indus., L.L.C., No. 20140CI-04970 (Tex., Bexar Co. Jud. Dist. June 5, 2014). "Kuo-Tung Sun, 47, was driving in one of two west-bound lanes of a state…
CategoriesBicycle Accident Dog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general) Truck Accident
Posted November 12, 2013
If you have filed for bankruptcy you need to know how this affects your case and your ability to win a settlement or get rid of debt from a case against you. Bankruptcy involves a lot of paperwork and a lot of complicated procedures, so this blog will attempt to explain things simply from the…
CategoriesDog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general) Railroad Accident Wrongful Death
Posted September 16, 2013
Dog behavior can be cute and endearing or destructive and aggressive. In order to solve aggressive behavior, it’s important to know where a dog’s aggression is stemming from. It doesn't take much to push an aggressive dog to attack or bite a stranger or a family member. Luckily, there are strategies to help train an…
CategoriesDog Bite Injury