How To Seek Compensation For Your Child After A Daycare Accident
by Kenneth Pierce
One of the worst nightmares for any parent is for the daycare that they drop their child off at to not take the safety of their child seriously. The wrong mistake can lead to an accident that can leave your child disabled and with expensive medical bills. Even small mistakes can be very dangerous for a small child. If your child is injured because a daycare was negligent, you will want to contact a negligence attorney as soon as possible.
Types of Accidents That Can Occur During Daycare
Your child might become injured because of unsafe toys, because they are not supervised when playing outside near a busy road, because the daycare was not sanitary, or for a variety of other reasons. If you are not sure how your child became injured, you should consult with your child's doctor and with a negligence attorney. You might need to have an investigation conducted to find out exactly what went wrong.
It could be that the facility itself was dangerous. Or it could be that the staff at the daycare were not paying attention because of policies of the daycare, such as leaving children alone for a long period, or because the daycare staff member was distracted by a mobile device.
Proximate Vs. Actual Causes
Your attorney will need to determine the proximate cause and the actual cause of the accident. An actual cause is something that directly caused your child's injuries. For example, if your child was shocked by an exposed wire, this would be an actual cause of the child's injury.
A proximate cause would be if your child was bit by a dog because they left the daycare when they should have remained on the property. The failure to watch your child would be the proximate cause.
Compensation for Your Child's Injuries
If your child is injured as a result of negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your child's injuries. The daycare might also be fined by the state for any violations in the regulations that govern daycare facilities.
When you receive compensation, you will be able to pay for your child's medical bills and many of the damages can be kept in an account that will then be released to your child when they are 18 years old through a lump sum or through a structured settlement. With a structured settlement, your child will receive ongoing payments for a long time to come.
Meet with a negligence attorney to discuss your case.
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As the sister of a law student, I thought that I could handle my own personal injury case when I was hit by a vehicle as I was walking across the street. Luckily, the car wasn't going very fast – but I did end up with a contusion and a broken leg. Turns out the process wasn't easy and I ended up hiring a lawyer. I learned a lot about the kind of information needed to win a personal injury case such as the kind of evidence that is effective and the types of documentation needed from the insurance company, employers, and even witnesses that were at the scene. My name is Rebecca, and I created this website to help guide you through your personal injury case. There is no reason for you to feel alone throughout the process, and I hope my insight helps you feel more empowered with your decision making.
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