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Child injuries are usually traumatizing not only for individual victims but their loved ones too. They can occur for a variety of reasons with most of them involving adults. When the negligence of another party or person causes harm to your child, justice should prevail. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, especially when you don’t know your rights.
At Lone Star Injury Attorneys, we firmly believe that all children must be protected particularly from foreseeable harm. That’s why we step in to protect your child’s rights when an accident occurs due to unsafe conditions that another party was aware of. Our Bellaire child injury lawyers are just a part of our huge team of proficient personal injury attorneys dedicated to helping victims like you find justice.
Lack of reasoning, experience, and knowledge are some of the basic reasons why children are more likely to suffer harm compared to adults. The Centers for Disease Control point out the following as the leading causes of child injuries in the United States:
Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers must ensure that the products they offer are safe, especially those designed for use by children such as toys. Unfortunately, thousands of children are injured every year due to incidents involving defective car seats, toys, cribs, strollers, and other products. A seasoned Bellaire child injury attorney can help you sue product manufacturers in these scenarios.
Many children anticipate days of fun, but no one expects a moment of joy and happiness to turn chaotic or fatal. Unfortunately, thousands of accidents occur in amusement parks and playgrounds every year. Negligence on the part of adults bestowed with the responsibility of ensuring the children’s safety is among the leading causes of these accidents. Playground and amusement park accidents can have catastrophic consequences such as broken bones, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and internal injuries.
Traffic accidents are among the most common causes of child injuries in Texas. In fact, they are more likely to cause fatal injuries than any other accident. Sadly, many car accidents involve negligence from drivers, vehicle manufacturers, and other road users. Injuries may range from head trauma, internal damage, disfigurement, burns, and broken bones.
Supermarkets, schools, churches, and workplaces are popular areas where slip and fall accidents occur. Children are at a higher risk of sustaining fatal bodily harm such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and severe bleeding among others. Property owners and managers may be held responsible under the Texas premises liability laws. A knowledgeable Bellaire child injury attorney will be essential in understanding different state and federal regulations as they relate to your case.
Dogs are man’s best friend, but even the friendliest can be unpredictable at times. When a child is attacked and injured, legal action may be taken against the dog owner under premises liability laws. Sometimes these animal attacks involve people we know, making it difficult to hold them responsible. But while this is understandable, you can still recover compensation without any sense of guilt since most homes are insured. Hiring a skillful lawyer to handle insurance companies will ultimately help you move on and ease the pressure that comes with suing friends or family.
Damages in a child injury case may be tangible or intangible. Additionally, they stretch beyond the losses incurred by the child as they compensate the guardian or parent too. Knowing what losses to sue for is crucial for attaining maximum settlement whether you settle with insurance companies or file a case in court.
Economic damages are tangible losses relating to an accident or injury. They usually cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, therapy costs, and homecare expenses for the injured child. Similarly, the guardian or parent may also be eligible for compensation for lost wages for the time not worked, lost future income for cases where the child needs parental care 24/7, and any other out-of-pocket expenses that can be proven such as transport costs to and from the hospital.
Non-economic damages cover intangible losses such as physical pain and suffering, loss of consortium, emotional suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, permanent disability, and disfigurement. These also cover the parent and the injured child. Unfortunately, determining the monetary value of non-economic damages is highly complex and requires the expertise of a seasoned Bellaire child injury lawyer. With their help, you can also recover punitive damages if your case proceeds to trial. Call today to get started and learn more.
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