Austin Dog Bite Lawyer | Animal Attacks

Attorney Jason McMinn sits with client Erica Curtis for interview with local news station in attorney's office.

A dog bite injury is a traumatic event for the victim and their families. Texas law can make it difficult to know how to secure the help needed after a dog bite injury. It's a good plan to talk with a personal injury lawyer to get the facts about how to fight for a fair recovery after a serious dog bite.

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Posted January 24, 2020

How to Prevent a Dog Bite

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…
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Posted October 27, 2019
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5 of Austin’s Safest Neighborhoods for Halloween Trick-or-Treating + More!

Austinites are serious about their Halloween celebrations, and 2017 will be no exception. If you go out on Halloween, expect children to be roaming the streets while you are out on the roads. We know keeping your kids safe on the streets is important, so we’ve compiled a list of safe, kid-friendly neighborhoods for your…
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Posted April 11, 2019

Pets of McMinn

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…
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Posted January 16, 2018

How To Solve Aggressive Dog Behavior

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…
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Posted June 7, 2016
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Dog Bite Stats and Facts

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…
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Posted December 16, 2015
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Gross Negligence Verdict in Dog Bite Case in Austin

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…
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Posted October 23, 2015
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Giving Foster Children a Path to Success Through Music

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.…
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Posted April 15, 2013

Recognizing Signs of Dog Aggression

Some signs of dog aggression are more readily recognizable than others. For example physical signs of growling, barring their teeth, barking and snapping are signs that anyone could recognize as aggressive behavior. While there are a number of reasons a dog may exhibit aggression here are a few common causes and some tell-tale signs. Dominant…
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