Hartford Child Injury Lawyer
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Hartford Child Injury Lawyer
If your child already suffered an injury in an accident and you would like to know your rights, reach out to our legal team at Michael L. Chambers Jr., Attorney at Law, as soon as possible.
Common Accidents Involving Children
Many different accidents can lead to serious child injuries.
Some leading causes of unintentional injuries to children in the United States that might lead to an injury claim include:
- Suffocation
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Drowning
- Burn injuries
Pedestrian accidents are particularly common among children, as they are more difficult to see, and drivers might not pay close attention and strike a child. These can happen in residential neighborhoods, parking lots, crosswalks, and other locations around Hartford.
School bus accidents are another concern, as many children board these large buses twice a day for school transportation. While this is a relatively safe way to travel, when a school bus accident occurs, child passengers can sustain severe injuries. Accidents and injuries can also happen when a child is in the process of boarding or exiting a school bus.
Playground accidents are also common causes of child injuries, and these can happen on playgrounds at schools, in parks, or even at a neighbor’s home. Playgrounds should always have proper maintenance and up-to-date safety considerations, but many playgrounds still have unreasonable hazards that lead to child injuries.
Child Care Neglect orAbuse
Professional child care providers are responsible for preventing and responding to child abuse and neglect, so when a child care provider is the source of abuse or neglect, you might find yourself especially upset. If someone that you trust to care for your child and keep them safe caused them harm, it entitles you to compensation for your child’s injuries. Daycare neglect and abuse are unfortunate situations, and when they occur, you should always seek all possible legal remedies from the daycare provider and their employer.
Daycare neglect and abuse might involve:
- Physical assault
- Unsanitary conditions and toxic exposure
- Inadequate security
- Failing to provide food and water
Knowing whether the injury your child experienced entitles you to damages is hard to determine without reviewing all available evidence. Your Hartford child injury attorney collects the evidence you need to identify liability, prove a claim, and ensure that you can recover any costs associated with your child’s injuries.
Hartford Child Injury FAQs
How Can a Lawyer Help Me With My Case?
One of the key values that a lawyer presents in your case is their ongoing advocacy and communication with the other party so you can live your day-to-day life without this stress. Your attorney steps into your shoes, takes over all negotiations and communications with the other party, and handles every step of the process so that you can focus on helping your child recover from their injuries.
What Should I Do After My Child’s Injury?
The first thing that you should do after your child’s accident and injury is to seek out immediate medical attention. Even in situations where it might seem that there are only minor scrapes and bruises, there can be a more severe injury that you cannot detect without professional medical attention, such as a brain injury.
When Should I Contact a Hartford Child Injury Lawyer?
The time to contact an attorney is as soon as possible after you seek out emergency medical care. Once your child’s medical condition stabilizes, contacting an attorney will help to begin the process of evidence collection and damage calculation to ensure that you can fully recover what you deserve. This will mean you won’t have to cover the costs of the injury that someone else caused.
Should I Call the Police About My Child’s Daycare Injury?
You may not know when to file criminal charges in a given situation, and we understand it is especially upsetting when your child suffered an injury. Reaching out to a local Hartford child injury lawyer to discuss how the law applies to your case will help you to understand your best options and whether contacting the police is appropriate in your situation.
How Do I Know Who Is Liable for My Child’s Injuries?
If your child suffered an injury in an accident, your Hartford child injury lawyer can review the accident to determine liability for the costs associated with your child’s injuries and if you can recover any additional damages. Connect with your Hartford child injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss a possible case.
Speak With a Hartford Child Injury Attorney
At Michael L. Chambers Jr., Attorney at Law, we know how concerning child injuries can be. Call us today at (860) 231-9535 or send us a message through our contact page. Injuries can have costlier effects on children, and we’re here to protect your child’s rights.
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