Our experienced and compassionate Texas child injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm are raising awareness of a scary trend in local communities across Texas: Dog bites and attacks on children.
The statistics on these incidents are staggering. Approximately 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, and in most cases the victim is between 5 and 9 years old, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services and The National Humane Education Society. What’s more disturbing is that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 5 dog bite victims require medical attention.
Our child injury lawyers want to help your family navigate the stressful incident of your child being bitten or attacked by a dog.
Can I Sue a Dog Owner If My Child Is Attacked or Bitten by Their Dog?
The short answer is yes, you can sue a dog owner if your child is bitten by their dog. In Texas, dog ownership is considered property ownership, otherwise known as premises liability. If your child is injured due to an incident at a friend’s home, that homeowner could be held responsible because the property belongs to them. The same can be said about their dog. Since the dog is the “property” of the owner and they are responsible for their pet, any harm caused by the dog can be linked to them as well.
In a lawsuit or claim to hold a negligent dog owner accountable for your child’s injuries, you may be able to seek compensation to cover your child’s:
- Future expenses to manage their recovery plan for injuries
- Inability to pursue future hobbies or careers
- Inability to visit with family and friends, causing isolation and loneliness
- Loss of enjoyment of activities
- Medical expenses, including doctor visits, pricey surgery bills, and medication costs
- Obvious scarring or disfigurement to their body
Tragically, some dog attacks on children can turn fatal. In fact, at least two Texas toddlers were killed in dog attacks in 2024, according to the nonprofit advocacy group DogsBite.org. If the unspeakable happens to your family, our compassionate and experienced legal team will fight to help your family get justice and seek compensation in a wrongful death of a child lawsuit to cover:
- Emotional damages such as pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of consortium for family members
- Medical expenses incurred prior to your child’s passing
- Other unexpected expenses
One thing to note when considering a lawsuit against the owner of the dog who bit or attacked your child is that it is best not to wait. From the date of the incident, you have only two years to hold that dog owner accountable in our court system. Even if you aren’t sure what you want to do, our dog bite and child injury lawyers are here to answer your questions. Call us at 214-699-4409 or email us at [email protected] for a free case evaluation.
Why Should I Choose a Child Injury Lawyer for a Dog Attack?
There are several resources to help your child recover after a traumatic incident like a dog attack, and turning to a child injury lawyer like our experienced team at The Button Law Firm is one. We specifically fight for families when children are injured due to negligence from an outside party. From daycare injuries to dog bites, our team knows how to help your family seek justice and move forward.
We understand the complexities of cases involving children, including dog bites. Dog bite and premises liability laws in Texas are complicated. Our child injury lawyers will navigate the ins and outs of the law so that you can focus on helping your child heal from their injuries.
In addition, we will navigate any insurance claims on your family’s behalf so you can avoid the trappings that could get in the way of your child’s recovery from a dog bite or attack. When it comes to dog bites and attacks, having our experienced and respected child injury lawyers in your corner can make a difference.
Our Child Injury Lawyers Have Successfully Helped Texas Families with Dog Bite Cases
Across the Lone Star State, our child injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm have helped families hold negligent dog owners accountable.
In North Texas, we helped a man get justice and move forward for the injuries he sustained from two vicious attacks by his neighbor’s dog. His foot, leg, and back were seriously hurt when a neighbor’s dog broke through a privacy fence and attacked him in his own yard.
Our experienced team helped a woman in Texarkana after a dog owner encouraged her to hold her hand out to the dog. The victim ended up with severe bite injuries to her eyes and face. When a dog owner fails to properly train their dog and advise passersby to be cautious of their dog, especially in situations involving unfamiliar people, these dangerous incidents can turn dangerous in the blink of an eye.
Dog bite incidents can happen even with a friend’s dog. One of our clients in Tyler was bitten by a friend’s 100-pound dog. Doctors treating his wounds diagnosed him with a dog bite and injury of a flexor tendon in his right hand.
While these stories serve as cautionary tales about the prevalence of dog bites and attacks, they all have one hopeful thing in common: Our lawyers at The Button Law Firm were able to help these unsuspecting individuals who suffered severe injuries due to dog attacks get justice and move forward.
More Resources for Parents After a Child Is Bitten or Attacked By a Dog
Our experienced child injury lawyers have firsthand experience handling dog bite cases and have created the following resources to help families like yours after these traumatic incidents:
- What You Need to Know About Dog Bites and Attacks Involving Children
- How Dog Bite Injuries Happen in Texas
- The Ultimate Guide to Dog Bite Injury Claims in Houston
- What to Do When You Are Attacked by a Dog in Dallas
Did Your Child Suffer a Dog Bite Injury? Contact The Button Law Firm.
If your child was attacked by a dog or other animal anywhere in Texas, our team of experienced and compassionate child injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm can help. We’re dedicated to advocating for you and your family. We are ready to listen and fight for your family to get justice and move forward. Our lawyers at The Button Law Firm are recognized on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers list, and we can help guide you after a traumatizing incident involving your child. We work on contingency, meaning we don’t charge you or collect any upfront fees to get started on your case. Get a free case evaluation by calling us at 214-699-4409, emailing us at [email protected], or filling out a contact form.
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