You do everything you can to protect your child, but some things are beyond your control. Every child will scrape a knee now and then, but no child should be injured due to the carelessness of others.
At Telaré Law, our Kennewick child injury lawyers are skilled at fighting for children when accidents occur. As parents ourselves, we understand how and why childhood injuries are unique, and the long-term consequences they face. Our compassionate personal injury attorneys are respected for our preparation, tenacity, and persuasiveness, which has led to a remarkable record of settlements and verdicts. Don’t hesitate to get the help your child needs; call Telaré Law today.
Many accidents that happen to adults also happen to children. Some like birth injuries are, by definition, unique to children. Children can be hurt because of the activities they engage in, the people they trust, and the products they use.
Telaré Law files personal injury lawsuits on behalf of injured children and their families across Washington. Contact us to learn more about our work regarding:
Other common causes of childhood accidents include:
The supervising adults and the organizations that sponsor or run certain activities may be responsible. Our Kennewick child injury lawyers understand the responsibilities of adults for each type of accident. We work with investigators, product safety experts, and others to show that a person, business, or organization failed to protect your child when the accident occurred.
The state has laws that govern the security of a child while traveling in a vehicle. According to the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families, the Washington Child Passenger Restraint Law (RCW 46.61.687)says:
At Telaré Law, our Kennewick child injury lawyers represent children who suffer catastrophic injuries as a result of another person or entity’s negligence. We handle complex claims other firms cannot, including:
Physicians need to understand the unique issues involved with treating children. They need to anticipate how the child’s smaller body and continual growth could be affected, and how it can stunt their ability to mature into healthy adults. The younger the child, the less able the child is to communicate his/her aches, pains, and worries, which means the risk of a missed diagnosis is high.
Finally, doctors must speak with parents regarding medication, and the potential effects it could have on a child. Some medications are not meant for children, and a prescribing error could cause long-term damage.
Filing a claim on behalf of a child is different than filing one for an adult. For example, it will be the parents who file the lawsuit, not the injured child. Your child may be too young to articulate what happened to him or her, or may struggle to explain what happened, especially to a judge.
The damages are likely to be more extensive, too. The need for medical bill coverage, compensation for your child’s pain and suffering, and payment any disability – may last into the 22nd century. The compensation award is normally made part of a structured settlement so that the child has the funds to pay for all his/her medical bills for the rest of his/her life. Generally, a judge must approve any settlement on behalf of a child.
Finally, the rules of contributory negligence are different, in that younger children are generally presumed incapable of negligence based on their age and maturity. Even the statute of limitations may be different, and injury claims may be tolled until the child turns 18.
Telaré Law maintains an office in Kennewick at 819 South Auburn St. We also meet parents and children in Richland. When necessary, we meet families away from the office.
Other personal injury firms throughout Southeast Washington refer cases to Telaré Law because they know we can get the job done. We understand how frightening it is to learn your child has suffered an injury and how devastating it is to learn your child tragically died in an accident. Our lawyers demand compensation for all your child’s economic and non-economic losses.
To discuss your right to compensation, contact our Kennewick child injury lawyers at any time to schedule a free consultation. We represent children involved in accidents on a contingency fee basis.