Houston Rural Area Car Accident Lawyers

Automobile Crashes Involving Cows and Livestock

It happens often.. A cow or other animal walks onto a busy roadway and a driver collides with the animal. Cows and other livestock are large animals that can cause significant damage to vehicles and their occupants and these accidents typically result in serious injuries. These cases can be complex and recovering compensation takes an experienced lawyer who understands the laws regarding auto collisions with livestock.

The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd has helped individuals who have been involved in auto collisions in Texas recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. We have more than 35 years of experience representing those who have suffered catastrophic injuries in these accidents and also represent families who are dealing with the loss and devastation of a fatal accident.

Houston Rural Area Car Accident Attorneys

Texas is a free range state. People are generally allowed to let cows, goats and other animals roam freely except on US highways or State Highways and/or they live in a county that has a valid and existing stock law. According to the provisions of the Texas Agriculture Code, a livestock owner or those responsible for the control of the animals may be held accountable for these accidents if they knowingly permit their animals to roam on highways and other busy roadways. It is difficult, however, to prove that someone has knowingly let an animal traverse.

Certain counties in Texas also have valid stock laws that will impact the ability to recover compensation following livestock accidents.

Representation to Seek Compensation for Injuries in Car Crashes

After a collision involving cows or other livestock in Texas, contact an attorney with the experience and knowledge to help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Call a lawyer at The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd at (281) 992-8633.