Many families rely on daycare centers to watch their children each day. Unfortunately, daycare accidents can and do happen. These accidents may also lead to children sustaining serious injuries. If your child has been injured at a daycare, our Fort Worth daycare injury lawyers are here for you and your family during this difficult time.
Following a daycare injury caused by the negligence or intentional actions of a daycare worker, you may need the help of a skilled Fort Worth personal injury lawyer at Zinda Law Group. Our experienced team has the knowledge and ability necessary to help answer any questions you may have and fight on your child’s behalf.
Contact our team by phone or through our website for your 100% free initial consultation. We are available 24/7, and you do not pay us anything unless we are successful in winning your case.
Can a Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me File My Case On Time?
Yes, a Zinda Law Group personal injury attorney in Fort Worth can help file your daycare injury case on time. The legal time limit to file a civil case is referred to as the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is different for each kind of case and in each state, so contacting an experienced attorney near you is crucial.
In Texas, the statute of limitations for a daycare injury claim is two years. This means that you will have two years from the date of your child’s accident to file your claim. Failure to file your claim on time may prevent you from receiving any kind of compensation for your child’s medical bills, pharmaceutical costs, emotional distress, and all other related damages.
After your child has sustained a daycare injury, it is essential that you contact a Fort Worth attorney as soon as possible. Our team can help you file your personal injury case on time and assist you in pursuing the maximum amount of compensation available on your child’s behalf.
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationWhat to Do After a Daycare Accident
It is critical to know what to do in the event your child has been injured in a daycare accident. Although every case is different, there are certain steps you should take immediately following the event. These steps include:
- Seeking medical attention if your child is injured
- Documenting the scene and injuries
- Filing an accident report
- Contacting Fort Worth daycare injury lawyers
Seek Medical Attention If Your Child Is Injured
First, if your child has been hurt, seek medical attention immediately. If your child has suffered from a serious injury, such as a broken bone or spinal damage, you should seek emergency care as soon as possible, as certain injuries may be exacerbated if they are not immediately treated.
If the injuries are minor, such as a slight bruise, you may not need to seek emergency medical attention. However, it may still be a good idea to bring your child to a doctor to rule out additional injuries and to obtain a medical report of the incident. Always maintain any medical or after-care reports, as they may be needed to support your claim.
Document the Scene and Injuries
Next, make sure to document the scene of the accident. This means you should take pictures of your child’s injuries and the surrounding environment. For example, if your child ingested harmful cleaning products, you should take pictures of the products themselves, the cabinet they were kept in, and the cabinet’s accessibility to the children.
You should obtain certain documents, such as:
- Copies of the accident report
- Copies of the formal complaint
- Copies of witness statements
- Copies of the video surveillance from the daycare
- Medical reports
- Medical bills
This information will be critical when demonstrating fault and injury in your case, so it is important to maintain all documents and pictures. An experienced daycare injury attorney in Fort Worth may be able to help you acquire this information.
File an Accident Report
Next, you should file a formal accident report with the owner or supervisor of the daycare. Be sure to read the report to confirm it matches the actual events. Furthermore, you should keep a copy of the report for your own records.
This report may be helpful in your future daycare injury claim, as it will detail when, where, and how the incident took place. Furthermore, the accident report may force the daycare to focus on child safety moving forward, saving another child from being injured in the same way.
Contact Fort Worth Daycare Injury Lawyers
Finally, you should contact an experienced Fort Worth daycare injury attorney. The right lawyer can help investigate your case, determine how the accident occurred, and provide you with valuable legal advice regarding your rights and options moving forward. An attorney can also help you file a formal lawsuit against the daycare facility if necessary.
At our firm, our knowledgeable attorneys can help you through each step of the legal process and pursue the maximum amount of compensation available in your child’s unique case. Contact our team as soon as possible following your child’s accident to discuss your potential claim.
Neil Solomon
Partner
Real results matter. We do not get paid unless we win your case.
Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationCommon Causes of Daycare Injuries
When dropping your child off at daycare, the last thing you should have to worry about is potential injuries. Unfortunately, daycare facilities and workers make mistakes or are otherwise negligent, which may result in harm to your child. Common causes of these injuries may include:
- Falling from playground equipment
- Unsafe playground equipment
- Consuming hazardous products or medications
- Food allergy contamination
- Catching hands or fingers in doors or drawers
- Being burned by bottle warmers
- Being hit by loose objects or by unsecured furniture
- Physical or emotional abuse from daycare employees
- Lack of sanitary conditions
There are many ways in which a daycare accident can occur. Many of these accidents stem from a lack of supervision or a disproportionate staff-to-child ratio. These accidents can further result in serious injury to your child.
If your child has been injured while at a daycare facility, contact a Fort Worth daycare injury attorney today. An experienced lawyer can help. The first steps will be to investigate your case, determine who was at fault, and help you pursue the maximum amount of compensation available.
Jason Aldridge
Attorney
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationWhat Are the Signs of Daycare Abuse?
Daycare abuse is a serious issue and can have far-reaching consequences for your child. For instance, children who experience child abuse or neglect are nine times more likely to become involved in future criminal activity. In general, children are more easily influenced or manipulated by their abusers. In this case, they may not tell you exactly what is happening to them.
Thus, understanding the types and signs of abuse may help you save your child from harm. There are four common types of abuse, which include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Tragically, approximately five children are lost each day due to child abuse and neglect.
In fact, in the year 2019 alone, state agencies found over 656,000 victims of child maltreatment. It is crucial to understand the early signs of abuse in order to save children from losing their lives at the hands of their abusers. Some of the many warning signs of child abuse include:
- Unexplained injuries
- Changes in behavior
- Night terrors
- Hunger and thirst at pickup
- Unusual interest in sexual behaviors
Unexplained Injuries
If your child is being physically abused, you may see unexplained injuries, such as bruises on the wrists, forearms, buttocks, shoulders, or back of the legs. Although some injuries may occur from the child playing or tripping, if they begin flinching at sudden movements or from a raised hand, this is a strong sign that they have suffered from physical abuse.
Changes in Behavior
Sudden changes in behavior or extreme mood swings can be a sign of abuse. If your child suddenly becomes withdrawn, shy, depressed, or shows signs of shame for small accidents, it may indicate daycare worker abuse. Children who have been abused may also become aggressive and start to kick, bite, or scratch.
Although some children may become more independent as they grow older, it is important to make the distinction between what is healthy and what may be a sign of trauma.
Night Terrors
If a child is being abused, they may internalize the trauma, which may subsequently manifest itself in the form of night terrors or recurring nightmares. Therefore, if a daycare worker is abusing your child, you may notice that your child has difficulty getting a full night’s rest, even if they do not specifically tell you about the nightmares.
Hunger and Thirst at Pickup
If you have noticed that your child is consistently hungry or thirsty when you pick them up from daycare, they may be suffering from neglect, which is another form of abuse. A negligent daycare worker may forget to provide children with adequate food or drink or may knowingly withhold them as a form of punishment.
Although an isolated incident of your child being hungry at pickup is not typically concerning, it may be a sign of abuse if it becomes consistent.
Unusual Interest in Sexual Behaviors
If your child demonstrates sexual knowledge beyond what they are expected to know at their age, you should investigate the matter further, as this may point to sexual abuse. This is because children who are being sexually abused are exposed to information they would not have otherwise known by their abuser.
Furthermore, your child may be too afraid to admit to the abuse because they have been manipulated by the abuser. For instance, the abuser may tell the child they will be punished if they tell someone what is happening. This is especially true when the abuser is an adult in a position of authority, such as a daycare worker.
If you suspect your child is being sexually abused, it is important to assure them that they can speak with you about anything without fear of retaliation. Signs of abuse in children may not always be obvious, so it is vital to know what you are looking for. If your child is exhibiting signs of abuse, try to talk with them about what is going on, or report your beliefs to law enforcement.
Identifying the problem early on can help save your child, and other children, from future harm. Once your child is safe, contact a Zinda Law Group attorney to discuss your potential daycare injury lawsuit. We can help investigate your case and determine who has been harming or neglecting your child.
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Attorney
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationOur Locations in the State of Texas
Daycare accidents can occur throughout the state of Texas. Following one of these accidents, you may be wondering whether there is a personal injury attorney nearby who can help you with your future lawsuit. Fortunately, our firm has offices across Texas, and we have helped families in every area, including in the following cities:
- Arlington
- Austin
- Cedar Park
- Dallas
- Denton
- El Paso
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Midland
- Corpus Christi
- Irving
- McKinney
- San Antonio
- Round Rock
- Waco
Our nationwide personal injury attorneys can help you with your daycare accident, no matter where you are located. We are dedicated to fighting for the legal rights of all our clients and are here to fight on your behalf as well. Contact us today to discuss your potential claim.
Our Case Results
Our team has been helping accident victims recover compensation from those liable for their damages for over 15 years. In that time, we have served over 10,000 clients and recovered over $200,000,000.
Dozens of our cases have resulted in $1,000,000+ recovered. Of course, every case is unique, and the amount you will be able to receive will depend largely on the extent of your damages.
Our lawyers have a long track record of success and have secured significant compensation for our clients both through out-of-court settlements and court rulings in our favor. Our case results speak for themselves.
After a Daycare Accident, Contact a Fort Worth Daycare Injury Lawyer as Soon as Possible
Countless children enter daycare every day across the country. Unfortunately, injuries often occur due to the lack of supervision, negligence, or intentional abuse from a daycare employee. You need to understand the proper steps to take to ensure the safety of your child and aid you in your claim. Zinda Law Group’s daycare injury attorneys can explain these steps.
We can help you file your case on time and further investigate your claim. If your child has been injured at daycare, it is critical to contact a Fort Worth personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. We can help determine who was at fault and guide you through the entire legal process. We are here for you and your family through this difficult time.
Our team is dedicated to helping you pursue the maximum compensation available for your child’s injuries. Contact us today by phone or through our site to discuss your potential accident case. Your initial consultation is always 100% free, and you will not pay us a cent unless we are successful in winning your case. That is our No Win, No Fee Guarantee.
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We have successfully represented clients in a wide variety of cases across the country.
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