What Can I Do if My Child was Injured in a Car Accident?

Compensation for Child Injuries

Several different parties may be held liable depending on the circumstances surrounding your child’s injury.

As a parent, your top concern should be your child’s recovery. Since their medical treatment will likely be costly and expensive, your child may be entitled to collecting compensation for the following damages:

• Medical bills
• Home care costs
• Household and vehicle modifications
• Cost of special schools or educational programs
• Permanent disfigurement
• Mental anguish
• Physical pain

Who’s Liable for Your Child’s Car Accident Injuries?

Assigning fault and ultimately legal liability for a child’s car accident injury is an essential part of filing a claim and recovering compensation. Liability refers to the legal responsibility for the harm your child endured and can apply to the party directly responsible or the applicable insurance policy.

To establish fault & liability, you must show:

• A party had a duty to act reasonably under similar circumstances
• The party breached this duty of care
• The breach caused your child’s injuries
• Your child suffered injuries

For instance, if your child suffered injuries after being hit by a car, you and your lawyer will need to prove that the other driver had a duty to follow the traffic laws, they breached this duty by speeding, and your son or daughter’s injuries resulted from the collision. Finally, you’ll have to demonstrate that your child experienced damages in connection to their injuries.

The liable parties may include:

• The negligent driver
• The owner of the vehicle the negligent driver was using
• The negligent driver’s employer if they were working at the time
• Parties that contributed to the accident (a bar that overserved a drunk driver)
• Your own insurance company if the driver is underinsured or following a hit and run

Steps to Take If Your Child Has Been Injured

There are certain steps you should take to ensure your child recovers as soon as possible and that their rights remain protected, including:

Seek Immediate Medical Attention

Take your child to a doctor right away. Even if you believe they are fine or their injuries are minor, it’s imperative they receive immediate medical attention.

Document the Accident

If possible, document your child’s accident as much as you can. You should attempt to record where, when, and how it occurred. It’s a good idea to photograph the accident scene and their injuries.

Report the Injuries

Make sure the appropriate authorities are informed of your child’s injuries. For example, if their injury happened at school, let their teacher or principal know. If it was the result of a car accident, call the police.

How KNR Can Help

If your child was hit by a car, you are entitled to seek compensation. You need to be able to focus your attention on your child’s recovery, which is why the lawyers at Kisling, Nestico & Redick want to help.

We’ll handle every aspect of filing a claim or lawsuit, so you can be with your child. We will retrace the steps of the accident and do everything in our power to hold the negligent party responsible.

At KNR, our attorneys will:

• Answer your questions and concerns
• Keep you updated during all stages of the process
• Obtain medical records about the extent of your child’s injuries
• Identify the responsible party
• Determine the fair and full value of your damages
• Negotiate for maximum compensation
• Fight for everything you deserve in court if necessary

For families who have lost a child, we can also help file a wrongful death claim.

Contact Our Child Injury Lawyers

Child injury claims are complicated. Therefore, you should seek legal representation to increase your chances of collecting the fair compensation you and your child deserve. When you reach out to the experienced child injury accident lawyers of Kisling, Nestico & Redick, we’ll perform a thorough investigation, help you find appropriate medical care for your child, and file a personal injury claim on your behalf. Count on us to help you recover fair and full compensation for your child’s damages.

If your child suffered an injury in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, contact us today at 1-800-HURT-NOW for a free, no-obligation consultation.