Despite our best efforts to protect our children, accidents can still happen. Sometimes another party’s carelessness contributes to a child’s injury, which could be grounds for a personal injury claim.
If your child suffered a serious injury and you believe another person‘s conduct contributed to the incident, contact a Boca Raton child injury lawyer immediately. The attorneys at Werner, Hoffman, Greig, & Garcia have decades of experience representing families like yours and ensuring you get the help you need in times of crisis. If you are concerned about the cost, please know that we only get paid if you receive a financial payout from this claim.
A legal claim for a child’s injury requires proof that another party’s negligence caused the harm. In general, someone is negligent when they were not reasonably cautious and their lack of caution caused the injury. Most accidents result from at least one party’s negligence. Unsafe conditions at Town Center at Boca Raton can lead to slip and fall accidents or other preventable accidents when safety measures are not properly followed. The attorneys at Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia advocate for children in Boca Raton who suffered serious injuries due to:
Anytime your child suffers a serious injury that requires medical intervention, consult a legal professional about a potential claim.
When you can prove your child’s injury was due to someone else’s negligence, the negligent party owes financial damages. These damages may include past and future medical expenses, the cost of any extraordinary care your child requires, and compensation if the injury will limit their educational or professional opportunities. The child is entitled to funds to compensate them for their physical pain, emotional suffering, disability, and the effects of the injury on their quality of life.
Keeping a cool head can be nearly impossible when your child gets hurt, but your actions can impact the compensation they receive. Taking common-sense steps can make a big difference.
If you were there when your child was hurt, try to obtain the contact information from other witnesses. Take pictures of the accident scene, including any warning signs. Note the date, time, weather conditions if the accident happened outside, and any other information that seems important to a claim. Accidents involving children often happen in busy areas like Patch Reef Park or near school zones along Glades Road.
Get a medical evaluation as quickly as possible and take thorough notes about your child’s complaints and the responses of the treating healthcare providers. Once your child has received the treatment they require, contact one of our Boca Raton attorneys for advice specific to your case.
Florida Statute § 95.051 pauses the clock on the statute of limitations when someone under 18 is injured. The two-year time limit does not begin to run until their 18th birthday.
The law also sets a limit of seven years between the date of the incident and the last possible date for filing a lawsuit. When a child gets hurt, it is best for parents to sue on their behalf within the two-year limit whenever possible.
When harm is not immediately clear, the statute of limitations does not begin until the injury and its cause was or should have been discovered. The seven-year limit between the date of injury still applies, however, regardless of when the injury was discovered.
A serious injury to your child can be devastating – physically, emotionally, and financially. You need more than guidance, you need a team that will take immediate action to protect your child’s future. The Boca Raton child injury lawyers at Werner, Hoffman, Greig, & Garcia are ready to fight for the compensation and justice that your family deserves. We will ensure that your child receives the medical treatment and long-term support that they need, while aggressively pursuing those responsible for the harm they caused.
We never take payment unless we win your case. Schedule your free consultation now and let us start building a powerful case for your child’s recovery.
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