After children are injured, parents can seek money for the victim’s medical bills, physical pain, and mental trauma from those at fault. Maison Law of Porterville stands up for children and holds an individual or a company fully responsible. We want children to have the money to pay for the best care available so they can get back to their normal lives as soon as possible.
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to all Porterville and Tulare County families. It’s a no-risk way for parents to understand the level of support their child will need and how to hold an at-fault party fully accountable.
Do I Need a Lawyer After Someone Causes an Accident that Hurts My Child?
If your child suffers a serious injury due to someone’s carelessness, it’s a good idea to speak to a Porterville Child Injury Lawyer in a free consultation about your options. A serious injury can include a bone fracture or head trauma.
When the medical care the child needs reaches thousands of dollars, insurance adjusters like to find ways to avoid having to provide support. They can try to blame the child or the parents for the accident. They may even try to imply the child’s injuries aren’t that serious, despite what doctors say.
A skilled Maison Law Attorney is a safeguard for young victims. We will fully investigate the accident and those involved. We collect the evidence to push back on any false claim an insurer may make. Then we negotiate for the most in compensation possible. We are often able to get far more for children and their future well-being than parents could hope to win themselves.
Common Careless Dangers for Children Around Porterville
Porterville is a great place for families, and especially for children. It’s a generally safe place, but children are more vulnerable to accidents, and they sometimes have trouble making safe decisions.
Unfortunately, when careless drivers, business owners, and property owners, even City Officials are negligent in their duty to keep everyone safe, children can get hurt.
The most dangerous thing most kids do each day is to take a ride in a vehicle, or walk or ride near cars, SUVs, and trucks. Their small bodies can be severely hurt in a collision. An accident may occur near school on a busy street like Olive Street. Their smaller profiles also end up getting them struck more often as pedestrians and bicyclists, too. Reckless drivers can be held responsible.
Children can also be at greater risk of dog bites and can suffer more devastating wounds. A dog owner must be held accountable for dog bite incidents that target children. A landlord’s negligence in keeping an apartment complex free from hazards at the pool or the playground can cause injuries and leave property management companies liable.
These are just a few of the types of accidents Maison Law can help families file lawsuits over:
- Car Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Dog Bites Involving Young Victims
- School and Playground Injuries
- School Bus Injuries
- Daycare Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Theme Park, Fun Park, and Trampoline Park Injuries
- Injuries While at Someone’s Home or a Party
- Drowning Accidents
- Fatal Accidents Involving Children
Unfortunately, insurers can take their time to respond to your accident claim. And after making you wait, they could also suddenly reject it without much explanation. This leaves you to pay for your child’s medical care out of your own pocket.
Your lawyer is your protection from this unfair treatment to make sure insurers take your child’s injuries seriously and act quickly before you are bankrupted by doctor bills. Your lawyer files a strong case, backed with evidence, and demands the maximum in compensation possible for your child.
Does My Child Need More Accident Support than Adult Victims?
In some cases, yes. Children are unique as accident victims. Their bodies are more easily hurt, and their injuries now are more likely to affect them in the years ahead.
As a child starts to develop into adulthood, an old injury might cause issues with growth. A problem with the way a broken arm healed can cause pain and musculoskeletal problems through the teen years. Children should have the additional support they need to cover any necessary surgeries, physical therapy, or medical equipment they may need as they mature.
This additional money should come with support for all the common hardships that all accident victims encounter as they start recovery.
These are just a few of the things your lawyer will make sure are covered by a settlement check:
- Medical expenses, to cover past, current, and future medical costs.
- Out-of-pocket expenses, covering costs like transportation to medical appointments and prescriptions.
- Support awarded for the pain children must cope with and manage.
- Support for the emotional trauma caused by a frightening accident. This can include the loss of enjoyment of life as they can’t enjoy their favorite activities. They may become discouraged and depressed during a long recovery. Children should also get the support they need to overcome any PTSD symptoms they carry away from an accident, especially a car crash or a dog attack.
- Property damage, which includes repair or replacement costs for damaged personal items. This might involve the replacement of bicycles, backpacks, computers, and phones damaged in an accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a child have to file an injury claim?
In California, children have until they are considered adults to file a claim. Parents can file at any time, but when a child turns 18, they have an additional two years to file a lawsuit over an accident and injury.
Can parents seek support after losing a child to an accident?
Yes. Parents may file a wrongful death claim against an at-fault party and the insurance company representing them. A wrongful death claim would ask for support for the parents to pay funeral costs and any leftover medical expenses. Parents should also receive support for the loss of companionship they’ll have to cope with in the future.
What if I can’t afford to hire a lawyer for my child’s case?
If you need a lawyer to secure more support for your child, you can afford to hire Maison Law. Our Child Injury lawyers work on a contingency basis. It means we don’t ask for anything up front, and only get paid if we win your case for your child. Then our fee is paid out of the money the insurance company turns over to your family.
Contact a Porterville Child Injury Attorney
After your child has suffered a serious injury caused by someone’s carelessness, contact a skilled Child Injury Lawyer to discuss your case, free of charge. It’s a no-risk opportunity to find out about all the benefits available to you and your child, and how to hold an insurance company fully responsible.
Maison Law compassionately protects child victims and their families in Tulare County. We make sure they receive every benefit available to rebuild their lives. That means we work hard to cause as little disruption to family life as possible during the claims process. We handle the sometimes frustrating battle with insurance companies so children can focus on getting better.
