Houston Injury Law Blog
Children who have dogs may be at greater risk of bite injuries
When you look at dog bite statistics, it becomes clear that the risk to children is high. There are a lot of factors in play. Children tend to be smaller, shorter and less strong than adults, so they can’t avoid a dog or fend it off. They also may not see the warning...
3 tips to keep in mind when you pet dogs
When you see a cute dog walking past, it might be hard to not say hello without petting the animal. But it’s important to keep in mind that there is always a possibility that even the friendliest-looking pup might not be interested in your attention. To prevent from a...
Dog bites can lead to infections from bacteria
A person who’s bitten by a dog needs to ensure that they get the medical care they need because there is a risk of infection. Bacteria from the dog’s mouth can enter the body through the bites. In some cases, simply washing the bite can remove the bacteria, but there...
The location of a dog bite often impacts the severity of the injury
If you had to guess what the biggest contributing factor to the severity of a dog bite is, you might assume that the size or weight of the dog that bites the human will determine the severity of the injury. However, an in-depth examination of over a decade's worth of...
Dog bites and attacks: Where do these occur?
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times: A dog is a man’s best friend. While this may be the case most of the time, don’t lose sight of the fact that dogs can be extremely dangerous. This holds true regardless of size or breed. For this reason, you...
Surprising dog breeds that carry increased risks of aggression
Certain dog breeds are more dangerous than others when it comes to the risk of them biting or attacking a human. Some dangerous dog breeds are well-known, while others might surprise you. Most people know that the pit bull, also called Staffordshire bull terrier, can...
Maintenance should be a priority for all truck companies and their drivers
Imagine driving down the street next to an 18-wheeler. All of a sudden, the vehicle starts to swerve. Moments later, the trailer tips, and you and several others end up involved in a serious collision. Commercial vehicles are large and powerful, so seeing a fault in...
What is an underride accident?
Large trucks pose a unique danger on the roads since their build and design can lead to underride accidents. If you have never considered these before, take a moment to do so, as they’re one of the most dangerous types of accidents anyone can ever be involved in....
Dogs need to be under an owner’s control at all times
If your area has leash laws, then it’s very important that dog owners follow them. There will always be instances where a pet gets out of their fence or when a leash breaks, but on the whole, owners need to do their due diligence in preventing their pets from running...
Evolution causes dogs to protect food
One of the times when a dog bite is most common is when the animal is just trying to protect its food. For instance, you may go over to a neighbor’s house with your child, and the child could run up to the dog -- excited to see it -- while it’s eating. Many dogs who...
