Chackbay is a close-knit Cajun community in northern Lafourche Parish, tucked along the bayous between Thibodaux and Kraemer. It is rural country — big yards, farm and hunting dogs, and neighbors who know each other. Most dogs here are part of the family. But even a familiar dog can bite, and when it happens to a child on a bike or a visitor in a yard, the injuries — deep puncture wounds, torn skin, and lasting scars — can be serious and frightening.
Kopfler & Hermann has helped injured South Louisiana families since 1977. If you or your child was bitten near Chackbay, you can pursue a claim without turning it into a fight with a neighbor — these claims are usually paid by insurance, not out of someone’s pocket. Call (985) 851-3311 for a free, confidential consultation — no fee unless we win.
Under Louisiana Civil Code article 2321, a dog’s owner can be held responsible for injuries the animal causes when the owner knew or should have known the dog could cause harm and could have prevented it through reasonable care. Louisiana does not require proof that the same dog bit someone before — the question is whether the owner should have recognized the risk and failed to guard against it. Because these cases turn on their specific facts, it is worth having yours reviewed.
Importantly, most dog-bite claims are covered by the owner’s homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. That means a recovery typically comes from an insurance policy, which is one reason families can pursue a claim while keeping the peace with people they know.
In Louisiana, the personal-injury prescriptive period is two years for incidents on or after July 1, 2024 (La. C.C. art. 3493.1). Claims involving children have their own timing considerations. Even so, it is best to act well before any deadline, while medical records are fresh and the circumstances of the attack are clear. Have your situation reviewed early.
From our Houma office we help injured families across Lafourche and Terrebonne — Chackbay, Kraemer, Thibodaux, and Raceland. When an injury makes travel hard, we come to you.
A claim is usually made against the owner’s homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, not their personal savings. Many families are able to get medical bills and other losses covered without it becoming a personal dispute. We can explain how that works.
Possibly. Louisiana does not require a prior bite. What matters is whether the owner knew or should have known the dog could cause harm and could have prevented it. We can look at the circumstances and tell you.
Children are often bitten on the face and neck and can be left with lasting scars and emotional effects, which the law treats as real, compensable harm. Claims for minors also carry their own timing considerations, so it is worth speaking with a lawyer.
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee — no fee unless we win — and the consultation is free.
Not necessarily. Many dog-bite claims are resolved with the insurer without a trial. We file suit only when it serves your recovery.
If you or your child was bitten by a dog near Chackbay, talk to a lawyer who can help you recover while handling the insurance side for you. Call Kopfler & Hermann at (985) 851-3311 for a free, confidential consultation. Our office is at 306 Grinage St, Houma, LA 70360 — helping Houma since 1977.
This page is attorney advertising and is provided for general information only; it is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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