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It is impossible to prevent the everyday scrapes, bumps, and bruises that come with childhood. There is a big difference between typical childhood injuries and severe injuries that can lead to lifelong harm.
While severe injuries can occur even when everyone is being careful, it is far more likely that negligence is involved. If someone else’s negligence has led to your child’s injuries, the dedicated personal injury attorneys at the David Boehrer Law Firm could help ensure that the wrongdoer is held responsible. A Henderson child injury lawyer could assess whether negligence played a role in your child’s injuries and explore your legal options.
Almost anything can lead to a childhood injury. Some of the most common causes include:
Medical malpractice can impact a child’s health while they are in the womb, during birth, or during their first few days of infancy. These cases can lead to lifelong physical or cognitive disabilities. They are also challenging to prove since parents are often distracted and lack the knowledge of what constitutes malpractice.
In many auto accident cases, the injured party seeks compensation from the driver of another vehicle. Since children are often passengers, a parent may seek compensation from the driver of the car they are in and the other driver. Often, both drivers share liability, so seeking compensation from both can increase the likelihood of a favorable settlement or award.
A child can be injured while biking or walking due to a motor vehicle operator or other person sharing the roadway or sidewalk. Generally, motorists have a duty to watch out for bikers and pedestrians, but bikers and pedestrians must also obey the rules of the road.
When the victim is a child, the driver’s duty to safety increases. Even if a child contributed to the accident by failing to observe safety rules, darting out onto the road, or other reckless behavior, the driver may be partially—or even entirely—financially responsible for the injuries.
Children are small, making them vulnerable to animal attacks that might not seriously injure adults. Additionally, given a child’s size, animals may be more likely to see them as prey.
Kids often lack the judgment to discern when an animal is uncomfortable, behaving aggressively, or in pain. As a result, they may contribute to a situation that results in an dog bite, which can lead to soft tissue damage, serious injuries, and disfigurement.
When parents or guardians get distracted, it is easy for children to fall into a swimming pool, get injured on playground equipment, or otherwise hurt themselves because an adult is not supervising them. When a caregiver’s negligence contributes to a child’s injuries, they can be liable for the resulting medical bills.
A Henderson attorney could provide guidance on how to prove liability, navigate the legal process, and ensure that the responsible parties are held accountable for the harm caused.
The damages available in a child injury case in Henderson depend on the nature and severity of the injury. When a wrongdoer is liable for the injury, the injured party can usually recover compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are those that repay the person for their financial losses—or economic damages—and for their inconvenience—or non-economic damages. Compensatory damages can include:
Individuals can also recover punitive damages, where the victim must demonstrate that the wrongdoer was not simply negligent, but that they acted with ill intent. For child injury cases, intentional assaults are the most strongly linked to punitive damages.
Dealing with your child’s injury can be overwhelming. The immediate aftermath can involve missing work, doctor’s visits, surgeries, and substantial medical bills. The long-term aftermath can mean completely adjusting life plans and expectations.
You are not alone; our attorneys are here to guide you through your legal options. Schedule a consultation with a Henderson child injury lawyer today to learn how you can obtain justice and compensation.