Children in Texas are entitled to the same level of care as adults when it comes to preventing their injuries. If your child suffered an injury and you suspect someone else is to blame, discuss your family’s legal rights with the attorneys at The Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo. We are committed to fighting for justice for wrongfully injured children in San Antonio and throughout Texas. You can learn more about your family’s legal options and the potential for securing financial compensation during a free initial case review.
Why Hire Us for Your Child Injury Case?
- We care about our clients. Our team understands how difficult and emotional a child injury case can be for parents. We are here to guide your family through every step of the legal process.
- Our law firm has successfully obtained millions of dollars in case results for personal injury clients and their loved ones.
- We are always honest, upfront and transparent about our fees. We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t pay your child injury lawyer anything unless your case succeeds.
How Can a San Antonio Child Injury Attorney Help?
Insurance companies do not want to offer large payouts, even in the face of evidence showing that their policyholders caused a devastating child injury. The best way to protect yourself legally during a child injury claim is by hiring an attorney to represent you. A San Antonio child injury lawyer can help by investigating the cause of your child’s injury, requesting and collecting key evidence, hiring expert witnesses, filing an insurance claim, negotiating with insurance claims adjusters, accurately evaluating your losses, and fighting for maximum compensation on your behalf.
Common Causes of Child Injuries in San Antonio
Not all child injuries are grounds for a personal injury claim in San Antonio. In a legal context, child injuries are caused by negligence, or the failure to act with reasonable care. If a caregiver, teacher, supervisor, daycare center, doctor or another party failed to prevent a foreseeable child injury, that person or entity can be held accountable. Common types of child injury accidents are:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Swimming pool accidents
- Defective products or toys
- Playground accidents
- School or daycare accidents
- Dog bite injuries and attacks
- Exposure to toxic substances
- Medical malpractice and birth injuries
- Criminal negligence or child abuse
When negligence causes child injuries such as broken bones, head and brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, poisonings, drownings, or burns, a personal injury case can be filed.
Compensation Available
In Texas, an at-fault party can be held financially responsible if a child injury claim is brought within two years by parents or two years from the child’s 18th birthday by the victim. This is the statute of limitations under Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code § 16.003. A successful child injury claim could result in financial compensation for losses such as:
- Present and future medical care
- Pain and suffering
- Lost quality or enjoyment of life
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
- Disability or developmental delays
- Wrongful death, if applicable
Preventable child injuries can lead to financial compensation awarded for many of the child’s and family’s related losses. However, it is up to the parents or the filing party to prove fault to recover compensation.
Contact Us for a Free Review of Your San Antonio Child Injury Case
No parent ever wants to see their child hurt, especially when the level of damage is severe. At the Law Offices of Maloney & Campolo, our lawyers are committed to helping families in San Antonio seek justice for preventable child injuries. Find out how we can help you during a free consultation. Contact us online anytime or call (210) 418-1173 now.