CHILD INJURY ATTORNEYS IN SAN DIEGO
Legal Help for Children Who Have Been Seriously Injured
If your child has been injured due to another person’s careless actions, contact Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident Lawyers as soon as you can. With our assistance, you and your child will have a fighting chance at gaining the financial support necessary for medical care, lost time at work, and other losses. But do not wait to call. The sooner you act, the stronger your chances are of getting full and fair compensation from the at-fault party. Call (619) 233-5020, we have a No Fee Guarantee. If we accept your case, you will not owe us a cent unless we reach a settlement or judgment in your case.
Common Types and Causes of Child Injuries
The injuries your son or daughter sustained depend on the type of accident that occurred. The most common causes of injuries are:
- Child Care Abuse – When you leave your son or daughter in another person’s care, you trust that they will keep them safe and healthy. Common signs that your child is the victim of abuse are unexplained injuries, night terrors, fear of a specific individual, and withdrawal from friends and activities.
- Child Pool Accident – Public swimming pools are hazardous to young children, especially those that don’t know how to swim. A poorly trained lifeguard, broken pool tiles, or a slippery surface could lead to injury or death of a young person.
- Defective Baby Sling – Carrying your baby safely in a sling makes your life easier and frees up your hands for other tasks. Unfortunately, defective and recalled baby slings result in suffocation, falls, and other problems.
- Electrocution – Children are unaware of the potential shock they could receive from playing around electrical cords and outlets, and sometimes, they’re harmed by using toys or devices in the appropriate way.
- Motor vehicle crashes – Car accidents can result from driver error, vehicle part malfunctioning, adverse weather, or dangerous roadways.
- Defective toys – Manufacturers should test their products for safety and quality standards before releasing them to the public. Toys containing dangerous defects could lead to suffocation, electrocution, and various other injuries or death.
- Falls – Small kids haven’t developed balance skills yet and might fall frequently. However, specific situations could allow you to hold someone else accountable for your child’s injuries during a fall. For example, a business owner could be at fault for failing to mop up a wet floor.
- Fires – A toy containing faulty electrical components could spark a fire, causing burn injuries to a child.
- Medical malpractice – Healthcare professionals can make errors, such as misdiagnosing the patient, using unsterilized tools during a procedure, or implanting defective medical devices. Injuries, illnesses, and fatalities could result from these mistakes.
- Dangerous playground equipment – Things you might find on a playground, such as a swing set, could contain toxic chemicals or flimsy materials used to construct or assemble it. The manufacturer could be liable for using a poor design, making an error during the manufacturing process, or failing to warn the user about potential hazards.
- Defective furniture – Children’s dressers, baby cribs, and other furniture could easily tip over and pin a child beneath, leading to injuries or death.
- Dog bites – Dog owners should restrain their pets, especially when out in public. Children are especially vulnerable to severe injuries during a dog attack and could suffer subsequent injuries if they get knocked to the ground or bitten during the attack.
The most common injuries children suffer are:
It’s upsetting to know the injury your child suffered was potentially avoidable. The negligent party that caused the accident should be held liable. The medical bills and other expenses you’re likely to incur while your child recovers should not be your responsibility. The at-fault party should provide the necessary compensation, so you’re not forced to pay for anything out of pocket.
How Can an Attorney Help Me with My San Diego Child Injury Claim Case?
At Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident Lawyers, our San Diego child injury lawyers not only provide clientele with aggressive and devoted legal representation, but also have the resources to back it up. We will use the full scope of our skills, knowledge, and connections to ensure that the party responsible for your child’s injuries is held liable, whether that party is comprised of an individual or a company. In order to accomplish this, we may:
- Consult with medical experts to determine the extent of your child’s injuries and the associated costs;
- Make a complete reconstruction of the accident that hurt your child, with help from professionals;
- Conduct a thorough investigation of the accident site and gather material evidence; and,
- Obtain witness statements.
We will also help you handle the insurance company and prevent them from sabotaging your claim. Please be sure to speak with one of our attorneys before giving anything, whether it’s a recorded statement or a signature, to the insurance adjuster.
