Child Injury Lawyers in Durham Seek Accountability and Compensation for Families

Injuries to a child can permanently alter the course of a young life – devastating  families and restricting a child’s future potential.

When someone’s negligence harms your child, you may feel overwhelmed and not sure where to turn for assistance. You have the medical care and emotional needs of your child to tend to – and you are likely dealing with an insurance company aggressively protecting its own interests despite what your child is enduring.

We are on your side during this difficult time. Call us today at 1-866-900-7078 for a free case evaluation. We will listen to your story and help you determine your next steps.

Was Your Child Injured in a Car Accident Caused by a Reckless Driver?

Children, even those properly restrained, are often at greater risk of injury in car accidents. For example, a rear-end accident may severely injure a child while causing only superficial injuries to the adults up front. A Durham car accident attorney can help you identify possible long-term medical needs of your child resulting from the wreck that may be recovered from the at-fault driver.

Was Your Child Attacked by Another Person’s Dog?

Children are vulnerable to dog bites and other animal attacks because of their smaller size. In Durham, an experienced dog bite attorney can help you navigate the complex “one-bite rule” and seek compensation for any serious wounds, scarring, or diseases sustained in an attack. TipOne-Bite Rule: In NC, a dog owner may be shielded from liability if their dog has never bitten anyone before or has never given its owner reason to consider it dangerous.

Was Your Child Injured by a Defective Product in Durham?

Kids have access to many different toys and products that are supposedly designed with their safety in mind. Unfortunately, defective products such as bicycle helmets, car seats, pool flotation devices, toys, and trampolines hurt children daily.

If your child is injured by a poorly designed or malfunctioning product, consult a Durham defective products attorney to seek compensation from those who may be responsible for your child’s injuries, such as the manufacturer or seller of the product.

Did Your Child Sustain a Birth Injury?

Misdiagnoses, medication errors, inattention to signs of fetal distress, and other errors during delivery can have lifelong financial, physical, and emotional consequences for your family. If your baby suffered an injury during birth or in utero, contact a Durham medical malpractice and birth injury attorney to discuss seeking accountability and the compensation you need.

Where Was Your Child When They Were Hurt?

In Durham, premise liability laws require that private property owners take extra steps to protect children from specific dangers – for example, homeowners with pools must generally build fences limiting access to them.

Schools, daycare centers, and other businesses are also subject to laws designed to protect children from structural hazards (such as dangerous wiring), as well as unsafe people (such as criminals being hired as caregivers).

If your child is hurt in an environment that was made unsafe due to carelessness or negligence, you may be able to seek significant compensation for their injuries.

Other Types of Accidents That Our Durham Child Injury Attorneys Handle

Below are some of the other common accidents in which children are hurt due to the negligence of others:

• Amusement park and water park accidents
• Boating accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• School bus accidents

We Have Experience Helping Families With Many Types of Child Injury Cases

We have helped many Durham parents navigate the trauma and legal issues of serious child injury cases, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Head trauma
• Spinal cord damage and/or paralysis
• Traumatic amputation/limb loss
• Broken bones
• Severe burn injuries
• Dental injuries, vision loss, and hearing loss
• Internal organ damage
• Sexual assault injuries
• Nerve, ligament, tissue, or muscle damage
• Scarring and disfigurement
• And even wrongful death

Types of Compensation You Can Seek for Your Child’s Injury

There are many different types of expenses and damages that should be considered when negotiating for compensation in a child injury case. Our Durham child injury lawyers can investigate your claim, talk to relevant parties, and analyze both current and any anticipated future expenses, such as:

• Medical expenses*
• Lost income – if your child has a work history
• Pain and suffering, both physical and emotional
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Impairment of earning capacity

*Parents generally seek reimbursement of medical expenses via a companion claim as these are typically not part of a settlement agreement for the child.

Call us today at 1-866-900-7078 for a free case evaluation and clarity on your case.

FAQs for Child Injury Cases

Does Contributory Negligence Apply to Child Injury Cases?

Yes. In Durham, if the insurance company can say that you’re even 1% at fault for your child’s injury, it could deny your claim completely. Seek an experienced personal injury lawyer who can significantly increase your odds of success in obtaining compensation on behalf of your child.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Child Injury Claim in Durham?

The statute is generally three years for adult personal injury cases, but prompt action is always advisable. However, even if the accident causing your child’s injury happened years ago, do not hesitate to contact us. The statute of limitations may be longer for cases involving children than in cases involving adults. You may still have time, and you may still have a case. TipStatute of limitations is the time you have to initiate legal proceedings.

How Are the Insurance Proceeds From a Child Injury Case Settlement Handled?

Generally, a settlement reached on behalf of your child must be approved by the judge assigned to your child’s case. The insurance proceeds from any settlement or verdict are typically placed into a structured settlement or trust. The funds can then be distributed to your child when they become an adult. Parents can file a companion claim for reimbursement of their child’s medical expenses.

Contact Our Dedicated Team of Durham Child Injury Attorneys

If your child was injured due to the negligence of another, you are not alone. Our Durham team is ready to represent your family’s best interests so that you can focus on helping your child heal.

There’s no need to worry about the cost of hiring our firm because we work on a contingency fee basis. That means you won’t have any fees to pay upfront, retainer fees, or hourly charges. And if we don’t recover compensation for you, you won’t owe us any attorney’s fee whatsoever. Guaranteed.²

Our firm’s Durham office is located right across from Durham Athletic Park, but we can also come to you to discuss your case. That’s just part of our You-First Policy. You will find that we always put our clients’ needs first and care about their case outcomes.

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If you need help, a real person is available to talk with you right now. For a free case evaluation, call us at 1-866-900-7078, contact us online, or chat with us.

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