El Paso County · Child dog-bite injuries
Security-Widefield Child Dog Bite Lawyers
If a dog hurt your child in Security-Widefield, free consultation, no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
How Colorado Law Treats a Child Dog Bite Claim
When a dog bites a child who was lawfully in a public place or lawfully on the owner's property, the case can fall within C.R.S. § 13‑21‑124 if the bite caused serious bodily injury. We look at where the child was and what the child was doing at the time, not to blame the child, but to see whether the statute applies or whether a negligence claim is the better fit.
Kids move unpredictably around dogs, and owners sometimes argue the child provoked the animal. We do not assume a child cannot provoke a dog under the law. We gather the facts calmly and build the claim around what actually happened, using the statute where it fits and a negligence theory where it does not.
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 do not guess at the exact court procedure for that step here, but we walk families through what it means for their case as it develops.
Documenting a Child's Injury as It Changes Over Time
A bite to a child's face or body can require more than one round of treatment as the child grows, and scarring that looks minor at first can become more noticeable later. We work with families to keep a record of follow-up visits, photos over time, and any notes from providers about future care, so the claim reflects how the injury actually develops rather than just the initial wound.
Noneconomic losses like scarring are not automatically covered under the dog-bite statute, and pursuing them often means building a negligence claim alongside it. That takes more than a single incident report. We collect witness accounts, photos from the scene, and medical records from the start so we can support both angles of the claim if the facts call for it.
- Photos of the wound and any bruising or scarring, taken over time
- Names and contact information for anyone who saw the bite happen
- Records from every medical visit related to the bite
- Notes on what the child was doing right before the bite
- Any communication with the dog's owner or their insurer
Handling Child Dog Bite Cases Near Security-Widefield
We hear from families in Security-Widefield after bites near U.S. Highway 85, Bradley Road, Fontaine Boulevard, Widefield Boulevard, and out toward Fountain. Children get treated at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, and we help parents gather those records as part of building the claim.
Claims involving minors in this area can go through El Paso County Combined Courts. Our office is at 929 W Colorado Ave in Colorado Springs, and we meet with families from Security-Widefield to talk through what happened and what the claim needs, at no cost for the initial consultation.
What a Child's Claim May Cover
- Medical treatment already received
- Anticipated future treatment or revision procedures
- Scarring and disfigurement, where a negligence claim supports it
- Pain and emotional distress from the incident
- Any other losses tied directly to the bite
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A passenger suffered traumatic brain, neck, and back injuries in a Colorado Springs intersection collision. After the carrier refused a fair number, a jury awarded $295,000 including interest and costs.
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Security-Widefield Child dog-bite injuries FAQ
Can my child's dog bite claim move forward if the dog's owner says my child provoked the dog?
That claim doesn't automatically end the case. We look closely at what the child was actually doing, gather witness accounts, and evaluate whether the statute or a negligence claim best fits the facts.
Do I need to file the claim myself since my child was bitten, not me?
A parent or guardian typically needs to bring or manage a claim on a minor's behalf. We can explain what that looks like once we understand the specifics of your child's situation.
Will the claim cover my child's scarring even though it might need more treatment later?
Scarring isn't automatically covered under Colorado's dog-bite statute, so pursuing it often means also building a negligence claim. We document the injury over time, including any future treatment needs, to support that.
Where would my child be treated after a dog bite in Security-Widefield?
Families in this area often go to UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs. We help gather those medical records as part of building the claim.
What should I do right after my child is bitten?
Get your child seen by a medical provider, take photos of the injury, and get contact information for any witnesses. Then reach out to us for a free consultation so we can help you sort out next steps.
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