Houston Injury Law Blog

One of the reasons that dog bite attacks against children are so frightening is that children often aren't strong enough to defend themselves against even small breeds, let alone larger dogs. Additionally, the smaller stature of children makes it easy for dog bites to...

Although they can be cute and cuddly, dogs can inflict severe damage if they attack or bite a person. Fortunately, most dogs are nonaggressive and want to make friends with humans. However, dangerous dogs do live in and around Houston. Learning about dog bite laws in...

The fall is often people’s favorite time of year. Why? The weather is cooler, they can go on longer walks with their pets, and there are plenty of fun and friendly family activities that Fido can join, too. From pumpkin patch picks to heading out for Halloween, family...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...