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When a child is injured because of someone else’s negligence, everything stops. You may find yourself in a hospital waiting room, replaying what happened, or trying to stay strong for your family while your child is in pain. In moments like this, you should not have to navigate the legal system on your own. Our Dallas child injury lawyers are here to help you through it.
Children deserve to grow up in safe environments. When a negligent driver, daycare, school, property owner, or product manufacturer puts a child at risk, Texas law allows families to pursue accountability. While a legal claim cannot undo what happened, it can help secure compensation for medical care, ongoing treatment, and the long-term impact on your child’s life.
At Frenkel & Frenkel, our Dallas personal injury attorneys represent families in serious child injury cases across Dallas and throughout Texas. We understand that this is more than a case—it is your child’s future. We handle the legal process, investigate what went wrong, and fight for the full compensation your family deserves so you can focus on your child’s recovery.
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What Can a Dallas Child Injury Attorney Do for My Family?
If your child was hurt in Dallas because someone acted carelessly, a child injury attorney can investigate what happened, find every responsible party, save important evidence, and deal with insurance companies for you. Your attorney can seek money for medical bills, future care, pain and suffering, emotional harm, and the effect the injury may have on your child's future. Texas law gives children special rules, so an experienced lawyer can also make sure the deadline, court approval process, and other rules work for your family. Frenkel & Frenkel offers a free consultation with no obligation and no upfront cost.
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Yes. Children cannot file lawsuits on their own, so Texas law lets a parent or legal guardian bring the claim as the child’s next friend. This means you can help investigate the case, speak with insurance companies, and file a lawsuit in your child’s name. You may also have your own claims for medical bills you paid, wages you lost while caring for your child, and the emotional pain you suffered while watching your child go through this. A Texas child injury attorney can explain both types of claims and help make sure nothing is missed.
Texas law recognizes that children are more vulnerable than adults. They may not see danger the way adults do, and an injury can affect their whole future. Because of this, Texas courts hold the responsible person or business to a serious duty of care, whether the case involves a property owner, daycare, school, or driver.
One of the most important rules is the statute of limitations. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.001, the normal two-year deadline for a personal injury claim is paused while the injured person is a minor. In most cases, that means your child’s own claim can be filed until two years after their 18th birthday, which is their 20th birthday.
There is an important limit. The paused deadline usually applies to the child’s own claims, such as pain and suffering, future medical care, and loss of earning ability. A parent’s separate claims, such as medical bills already paid and loss of the child’s services, are still subject to the normal two-year deadline from the date of injury. That is why it is smart to speak with a lawyer right away, even if the child’s deadline still seems far away.
As a parent, you are not just watching from the side. You can make decisions for your child, get updates from your lawyer, join settlement talks, and speak up for your child’s future needs. You may also have your own right to recover money for what this has cost you, both financially and emotionally.
Texas courts take parental harm seriously. A parent who sees their child hurt and then watches the recovery can sometimes recover damages for mental anguish. These claims are separate from your child’s claims and are handled alongside them.
The attractive nuisance doctrine is a Texas rule that can protect children who are hurt on someone else’s property, even if they were not supposed to be there. Some hazards, such as swimming pools, construction sites, trampolines, and heavy machinery, can draw children in. If a property owner fails to secure a danger that could attract a child, they may be legally responsible for the injury, even if the child was trespassing. Texas looks at five factors, including whether the danger was foreseeable, whether protection would have been low cost compared with the risk, and whether the child could understand the danger. If your child was hurt on private property, this rule may apply.
Texas uses modified comparative fault. That means a child may still recover money even if they share some blame, as long as their fault is not more than 50 percent. Any recovery is reduced by the child’s share of fault. In real cases, Texas courts and juries usually give very young children little or no fault, especially if they are too young to understand the risk. The younger the child, the less likely it is that a jury will blame them.
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What evidence can be lost if I wait to hire a child injury attorney?
Waiting even a few weeks after your child is injured can cost you critical evidence:
Texas gives injured children until their 20th birthday to file — but the evidence window is much shorter. Contact us today.
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At Frenkel & Frenkel, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront. We only collect a fee if we recover money for you.
There is no charge for your first consultation. You can call us, tell us what happened, and we will let you know if we think we can help. There is no pressure and no obligation.
We advance all case costs, including hiring medical experts, life care planners, safety specialists, and investigators. You do not pay us back unless we win your case.
Our attorneys have spent decades fighting for children hurt by negligence and their families. We have the knowledge and resources to take on even the most complex child injury cases involving schools, daycares, municipalities, and major corporations.
Our founding attorneys used to defend insurance companies. Now, they use that inside knowledge to fight for injured people like you. We know the tactics companies use, and we know how to counter them.
We have recovered over $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients. For 16 straight years, our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in Dallas.
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Children are hurt in many different ways. Below are some of the most common situations that lead to child injury claims in the Dallas area.
Frenkel & Frenkel helps Dallas families in many kinds of child injury cases, including but not limited to:
Playground accident claims against schools, cities, and property owners
Daycare and childcare negligence, including poor supervision and unsafe environments
School injury claims, including the limited exceptions to governmental immunity that apply to public school districts
Dog bite and animal attack cases
Pool and drowning claims against homeowners, apartment complexes, hotels, and public facilities
Construction machines, cranes, scaffolding, and other workplace tools can cause serious injuries. Workers hurt by faulty equipment may have a product fault claim.
Car accident claims where a child was a passenger, pedestrian, or bicyclist
Premises fault claims involving attractive nuisances and unsafe property conditions
Sports and recreation injuries caused by careless coaching, bad equipment, or unsafe facilities
Burn injuries caused by unsafe conditions at a business, daycare, school, or private property
Traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury cases that need long-term life care planning
Cases involving child abuse or assault where a third party's negligence helped the harm happen
Texas usually gives personal injury cases two years from the date of injury. For children, that clock is paused under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.001. The child's own claims, such as pain and suffering and future medical costs, usually can be filed until two years after the child turns 18. That gives the child until age 20. But a parent's separate claims, including medical expenses already paid and loss of the child's services, are still subject to the normal two-year deadline. That is why it helps to call a lawyer quickly, even when the child's deadline seems far away.
In most cases, yes. Because minors cannot legally make binding agreements, Texas requires court review and approval for settlements involving children. A judge appoints a guardian ad litem, who reviews the deal to make sure it is fair and in the child's best interest. The judge also reviews attorney's fees and the settlement terms before making it final. Many families find this reassuring. For claims of $25,000 or less, Texas law allows a simpler process that may not need a full hearing.
Many daycare centers ask parents to sign liability waivers when they enroll a child. In Texas, these waivers usually do not protect a daycare from gross negligence, reckless conduct, or violations of mandatory safety rules. If a daycare failed to keep the required caregiver-to-child ratios, left your child alone, or allowed access to dangerous materials, a waiver is unlikely to block your claim. A lawyer can review any waiver you signed and explain your rights under Texas law.
Public school districts in Texas usually have governmental immunity, which limits when they can be sued. The most common exception is the motor vehicle exception, which covers harm caused by a school bus or other school vehicle. There are also narrow exceptions for premises defects and, as of September 2025, gross negligence tied to employee sexual misconduct. Private schools do not have governmental immunity and can be sued under normal negligence rules. When governmental immunity applies, strict notice rules and damage caps make these cases time-sensitive. A lawyer can review the facts and see whether a claim exists against the district, an employee, or a third-party contractor.
Texas courts use several tools to protect settlement money until the child becomes an adult. Smaller amounts may go into the county court registry until the child turns 18. Larger settlements are often placed in a Section 142 trust run by a bank trust department. The trust can pay for the child's health, education, and welfare with court approval. Structured settlement annuities are another option. They provide guaranteed tax-free payments over time on a schedule that matches the child's future needs. Your lawyer can help you choose the best option for your family.
Frenkel & Frenkel handles child injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means there is no upfront cost and no attorney's fee unless we recover money for your family. Your first consultation is free. We believe every family should have access to skilled legal help when a child is hurt through no fault of their own.
It depends on the facts, but in many cases it is not too late. Because Texas pauses the deadline for minor children, your child's claim may still be open. Still, the sooner you call a lawyer, the better. Evidence can disappear. Video may be deleted in days. Witnesses may forget details. The scene may be repaired. Calling now, even months later, gives you the best chance to save what evidence still exists and build a strong case.
