Arapahoe, Jefferson, and Douglas counties · Child dog-bite injuries
Littleton Child Dog Bite Lawyers
Littleton child dog-bite claim? Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
When a Dog Bites a Littleton Child
Colorado law, C.R.S. § 13‑21‑124, can apply when a child was lawfully in a public place or lawfully on the dog owner's property and the bite caused serious bodily injury. We look at where the child was and what happened before and during the bite to see if the statute fits, or whether a negligence claim is the better route.
We do not assume a child's age rules a case in or out, and we do not assume a child cannot have played a role in provoking a dog. Every case turns on the specific facts. We ask what the child was doing, where the dog was kept, and what the owner knew about the dog before the bite.
Because the injured person is a minor, a parent or guardian typically needs to bring or manage the claim on the child's behalf. We help families in Littleton understand what that involves without guessing at court procedure we have not confirmed for the specific situation.
Building the Record for a Young Client
Children heal differently than adults, and a wound that looks minor early on can turn into a scar that changes as the child grows. Facial and body scarring sometimes needs more than one stage of treatment over time. We want records that follow the injury from the initial visit through follow-up care, including any care received at AdventHealth Littleton.
The statute's strict-liability path covers certain economic losses tied to serious bodily injury, but noneconomic harm like scarring and disfigurement is not automatically included. That often means we also need to build a negligence claim addressing how the owner kept or controlled the dog, so the family has a fuller picture of what the child's recovery may look like.
- Photos of the wound at each stage of healing
- All medical records and provider names, including any visit to AdventHealth Littleton
- Names of any adults who saw the bite happen
- Information about the dog and its owner, including address
- Notes on what the child was doing right before the bite
Serving Families Across Littleton
We work with families near Santa Fe Drive, Bowles Avenue, South Broadway, Englewood, and Highlands Ranch. Littleton sits across Arapahoe, Jefferson, and Douglas counties, so where the bite happened can affect which county's district court handles the case.
Our office is in Denver, and we meet with Littleton families to walk through what happened, where the child was at the time, and what records and witnesses we need to pull together as the child continues to heal.
What a Child's Claim May Cover
- Medical and follow-up treatment costs
- Costs tied to future or staged scar treatment
- Noneconomic losses such as scarring, pursued through a negligence claim
- Lost time or disruption for parents attending appointments
- Other losses tied directly to the child's recovery
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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After I was hit by a drunk driver with no insurance, my own insurer refused UM benefits. McCormick & Murphy sued for uninsured motorist benefits and bad faith. A jury awarded me over $900,000.
C. O., Denver · UM / bad-faith verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Littleton Child dog-bite injuries FAQ
Can my child's dog bite claim proceed even if my child was playing with the dog?
It depends on the facts. We look at what the child was doing, where the child was, and whether the situation fits the statute or a negligence claim. We do not assume a child's actions automatically block a claim.
Do I have to file the claim for my child?
A parent or guardian generally needs to bring or manage a minor's claim. We can walk your family through what that looks like for your situation without guessing at procedures we haven't confirmed.
Will the statute cover my child's scarring?
The statute can cover certain losses tied to serious bodily injury, but noneconomic harm like scarring is not automatic under it. We often pursue a negligence claim alongside the statutory claim to address scarring and disfigurement.
What if my child's scar changes as they grow?
That's common with childhood injuries, and it's part of why we push to gather full medical records early and keep tracking treatment over time. We want documentation that reflects the injury's full course, not just the first visit.
Where would my child's case be handled?
It would generally go through the district court for the county where the injury occurred. Since Littleton spans Arapahoe, Jefferson, and Douglas counties, we confirm the right county based on where the bite happened.
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