Our brains control our thoughts, speech, memories, and movements. Even a mild injury to the vital organ can completely change the course of a person’s life. Brain injuries can be especially devastating when the victim is a child.
The CDC reported that, among US children between 0-14 years of age, traumatic brain injuries result in 3,000 deaths, 29,000 hospitalizations, and 400,000 visits to the emergency room each year.
Has your child been injured in an accident or while in another party’s care? If so, the compassionate traumatic brain injury lawyers at Phillips Law Group can help you seek compensation for medical bills, time off from work as you care for your child, and other losses.
Schedule a free, no-obligation review of your child’s traumatic brain injury case with a member of our legal team today. Call us at 602-222-2222 or complete the free case evaluation form.
Head injuries are a common cause of disability and death in children. Since a child’s brain is softer than an adult’s and still developing, a brain injury can be more likely to cause permanent damage.
The following are common incidents that cause brain injuries in children:
The most common cause of brain injuries in children depends on their age. In infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, most TBIs are due to shaken infant syndrome (SIDs) or other forms of abuse, while most cases involving elementary school children and adolescents are a result of motor vehicle accidents or sports injuries.
Young children may not yet have the communication skills needed to report symptoms of a brain injury. This leaves it up to their parents and other adults to recognize the signs that the child is injured.
Be alert to the following symptoms of a mild head injury in children:
In addition to the symptoms listed above, symptoms of a moderate to severe head injury may include:
As a loving parent, you want to protect your child from harm. Sadly, despite a parent’s best efforts, accidents sometimes occur and children get hurt. What should you do if your child has sustained a trauma to the head?
If you know or even suspect that your child has sustained a significant blow to the head, you should seek immediate medical attention. Some head injuries worsen if not treated. The sooner your child is diagnosed and treated, the greater the chance of recovery.
After a child has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, parents must follow a doctor’s orders exactly. This may involve keeping follow-up appointments and ensuring your child refrains from any sports or other activities as directed. Depending on the severity of the TBI, your doctor may also recommend cognitive and speech therapy for your child.
After making sure your child receives the necessary medical care, you should speak to an attorney if you think your child’s brain injury was the result of someone else’s negligence. A traumatic brain injury lawyer can fight for your child’s rights to proper medical care and determine whether you have a valid claim to compensation.
A child who has sustained a brain injury caused by someone else deserves justice. Whether the injury was caused by a car accident, defective product, slip-and-fall, or something else, the negligent party must be held accountable for their actions or inaction.
After a child sustains a brain injury, parents are likely overwhelmed with caring for the child’s physical and emotional needs. A parent will often care for the child at the expense of his or her own physical and mental health. In this situation, the last thing a parent has time for is filing a claim or lawsuit.
This is where a traumatic brain injury lawyer can step in and help. While you focus on your child’s recovery, an attorney with Phillips Law Group can build a solid personal injury case on behalf of your child.
After taking on your traumatic brain injury case, your legal team will begin to gather evidence proving negligence.
This evidence may include:
Your traumatic brain injury lawyer will work to identify all parties liable for your child’s injury. In some cases, multiple parties may be at fault.
Liable parties in child brain injury cases may include:
The types of damages you are eligible to recover depend on the extent of your child’s injuries, who is liable, and other factors.
Examples of damages you could recover include:
Our law firm has over 26 years of experience advocating for injured children and their families. It pains us to see the physical, emotional, and financial toll a brain injury can have on children and those who love and care for them. Our personal injury lawyers will do everything they can to pursue justice and financial compensation for your family.
At Phillips Law Group, we offer free, no-obligation consultations. We handle all traumatic brain injury cases on contingency. This means you pay no upfront costs or fees for our legal services.
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