When these injuries are caused by negligence, families have the right to seek justice and compensation. Our Michigan child injury lawyers here at Fieger Law know how to hold negligent parties accountable and secure the justice and compensation your family deserves.
We understand the emotional and financial impact these injuries have, and we’re here to help you through this challenging time. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Common Causes of Child Injuries
Children can sustain injuries in a variety of ways, and these incidents are often the result of someone else’s negligence. Below are some of the most common causes of child injuries and the factors that contribute to these heartbreaking accidents.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injuries to children. These may involve:
- Reckless or Distracted Drivers: Drivers failing to pay attention in school zones, residential areas, or near playgrounds.
- Unsafe School Buses or Defective Car Seats: Poorly maintained buses, inadequate seatbelts, or defective car seats can lead to devastating consequences in crashes.
Premises Liability Incidents
Hazardous conditions on someone else’s property can result in severe injuries to children, including:
- Slip and Falls: Slippery floors, uneven surfaces, or cluttered walkways.
- Playground Injuries: Faulty equipment or poorly maintained playgrounds.
- Swimming Pool Accidents: Unsecured pools without proper fencing or supervision can lead to drownings or near-drownings.
Defective Products
Children are particularly vulnerable to injuries caused by defective products, such as:
- Toys with Choking Hazards: Small parts or design flaws that present a choking risk.
- Faulty Cribs: Structural defects that may lead to entrapment or collapse.
- Other Unsafe Products: Items like strollers, high chairs, or bottles that fail safety standards.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers make mistakes, the consequences for children can be lifelong. Examples include:
- Birth Injuries: Conditions like cerebral palsy caused by medical negligence during delivery.
- Misdiagnoses: Delayed or incorrect diagnoses that prevent timely treatment.
- Surgical Errors: Mistakes during pediatric procedures that lead to complications or permanent harm.
Daycare or School Negligence
Parents trust schools and daycare providers to create safe environments, but negligence can lead to serious injuries, such as:
- Inadequate Supervision: Children left unsupervised in potentially dangerous situations.
- Unsafe Environments: Hazards like broken furniture, unsecured gates, or improper use of playground equipment.
Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
Children are especially vulnerable to animal attacks due to their smaller size and natural curiosity.
- Unfamiliar Animals: Kids may approach strange dogs without understanding the risks, increasing their chances of being bitten.
- Severe Injuries: The size and strength of animals compared to children can result in serious wounds, scarring, or even long-term trauma.
By understanding these common causes of child injuries, families can better identify the negligence that led to their child’s harm and take the necessary legal steps to pursue justice and compensation.
How Negligence Contributes to Child Injuries
When an individual, business, or any entity fails to uphold a duty of care, and this failure results in harm —that’s negligence. In child injury cases, examples of negligence include:
- Unsafe premises, such as broken playground equipment or unfenced pools
- Distracted or impaired drivers near schools or residential areas
- Defective manufacturing of products marketed to children
- Daycare staff neglecting safety protocols or failing to provide proper supervision
Proving negligence is important in establishing liability and guaranteeing families receive the compensation they deserve.
Types of Injuries Children May Suffer
Children are vulnerable to many types of injuries, some of which can have serious long-term consequences. Common injuries include:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Caused by falls, accidents, or shaken baby syndrome
- Broken Bones and Fractures: Often resulting from playground or motor vehicle accidents
- Burns: From house fires, defective appliances, or daycare negligence
- Spinal Cord Injuries: Leading to paralysis or long-term mobility issues
- Emotional and Psychological Injuries: Including PTSD, anxiety, or depression caused by trauma
Why Choose Fieger Law?
When your child suffers an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, finding the right legal team can make all the difference in your family’s path toward justice and healing. All Fieger Law clients can count on the following from our team to work toward the best possible outcomes:
Proven Track Record of Success: Fieger Law has a long history of successfully representing families in child injury cases, securing significant compensation and helping clients move forward after traumatic events.
Compassionate Advocacy for Families: We understand the unique challenges families endure after a child’s injury and are committed to providing support and guidance.
Resources to Handle Complex Cases: Our team collaborates with medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and child development professionals to build the strongest case possible.
No Fees Unless We Win: We work on a contingency fee basis, so families don’t face additional financial strain during this difficult time.
Compensation for Child Injury Cases
Child injuries are physically and emotionally devastating, but families can be financially devastated as well. Fortunately, with experienced legal representation, they may be eligible to recover various types of damages, including:
- Medical Expenses: Covering immediate treatment and long-term care.
- Rehabilitation and Therapy Costs: For physical therapy, speech therapy, or counseling
- Pain and Suffering: Compensating for the child for physical and emotional distress
- Educational Support: Costs for specialized education or accommodations
- Lost Earning Capacity: Addressing future limitations on the child’s ability to work
- Parental Loss of Income: For parents who must take time off work to care for their child
Contact Fieger Law Today
If your child has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, don’t take this journey alone. Contact us today for a free consultation. Let us help you recover the compensation and justice your entire family needs to move forward.