Fort Worth Child Injury Lawyers
Put Years of Experience in Your Corner
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), injuries from accidents
are the leading cause of
death for children aged 19 and younger. Due to their age and size, children
are especially susceptible to injuries caused by the negligence of others.
Common personal injury cases involving minors include:
We know that as a parent, you are concerned about your child's well-being
and health. At the
Law Office of James M. Stanley, our Fort Worth child injury attorneys have dedicated our careers to helping
injured victims and their families pursue the legal compensation they
are entitled to after an accident. Thousands of successful cases speak
volumes about our legal abilities and talents.
What Does Compensation Cover for My Child?
If you are the parent or guardian of a minor who was injured, you can file a
personal injury case on their behalf. You have two years from the date of injury to file your
claim. If you were injured as a child and wish to take legal action, you
have two years from your eighteenth birthday to act or two years from
the date you were emancipated (or deemed to be an adult). In general,
an injured child can recover the same compensation amount as an adult.
Compensation for injured victims typically includes:
- Medical treatment
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of income in the future
Parents may also be able to recover medical bills, lost income, and other
costs incurred on behalf of the injured minor (while he/she is a minor).
Our Fort Worth Injury Lawyers Can Review Your Case for Free
In these types of cases, it is important to remember that an insurance
company will often deny or undervalue your claim. They will put the blame
on the child or blame the parents for "negligent supervision."
When you turn to
our team for legal help, however, you can be confident that you will receive from
us both compassionate support and aggressive representation. To make our
services accessible to everyone, we are proud to offer
contingency fee arrangements. This means you do not pay us unless we win money on your behalf.
For more on how our firm can help maximize your compensation,
call our team
at (817) 591-4222 today to arrange a free consultation!