Children's Injuries in Friendswood
Friendswood child injury cases have a longer tail than adult cases. We document not just what the injury costs today but what it will cost over a lifetime — future medical care, educational accommodations, lost earning capacity, and ongoing therapy.
Texas law that governs injuries to children cases
Common injuries we see in Friendswood
- Car accident injuries (passenger, pedestrian, cyclist)
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Playground and recreation equipment injuries
- Pool drownings and near-drownings
- School and daycare negligence
- Defective toy and product injuries
- Sports-related injuries due to negligence
- Birth injuries
Compensation we pursue
- Current and future medical care
- Surgical and reconstructive procedures
- Rehabilitation and ongoing therapy
- Mental health treatment (PTSD)
- Future earning capacity reduction
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement and disability damages
- Educational accommodations and special services
Frequently asked questions for Friendswood clients
Who files a personal injury lawsuit when the victim is a child?
A parent or legal guardian files on the child's behalf as "next friend" under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 44. Settlements involving minors typically require court approval to protect the child's interests.
How long does my child have to file a Friendswood personal injury claim?
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.001, the statute of limitations is tolled for minors. The two-year clock begins running on the child's 18th birthday, giving them until age 20 to file. Parents should still act early — evidence degrades fast.
Where does the settlement money go?
Settlement proceeds for a minor are not just handed to the parent. They're typically placed in a court-supervised registry, structured annuity, or trust until the child reaches majority. Some courts allow disbursements for documented medical care and education in the interim.
Court venue for Friendswood cases
Personal injury cases arising in Friendswood are typically filed in Galveston and Harris counties (county seat: Galveston / Houston), in the District Courts or County Courts at Law. We're familiar with the local procedures and carrier tendencies in this venue.
Getting from Friendswood to our Houston office
From Friendswood, take FM 518 West to Highway 288 North, then to US-59 North, then West Loop 610 North to Westheimer.
Newman Injury Law
2401 Fountain View Dr, Suite 830
Houston, TX 77057
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