HOUSTON CHILD INJURY LAWYER

Dogs are considered man’s best friend, but this does not make them or their owners infallible. When a child suffers a dog bite, this can lead to serious injuries, infection, lifelong fear of dogs, amputation, scarring, or even death. Pet owners are responsible for keeping their animals secure and inaccessible by children.

Unfortunately, children can even suffer injuries in places where we expect them to be completely safe. Schools and daycares are very important in children’s lives. But injuries at these locations are far more common than most parents think. Employees at these locations have a responsibility to monitor and protect the children in their care. If an employee’s negligence leads to a child’s injury, parents may have a case against the facility.

Many stories have made national news because of serious child injuries that have occurred at amusement parks. For example, the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City made headlines after a waterslide, the Verrückt, fatally decapitated 10-year-old Caleb Schwab.

We expect our children to have a fun, safe time at amusement parks. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. If ride operators, park maintenance crews, or even ride designers are negligent, they could be held liable for a child injury that occurs from their negligence.

Motor vehicle accidents are some of the most common accidents that lead to child injuries. When other drivers are negligent behind the wheel, they may cause an accident, injuring parents and children in other vehicles. Negligent drivers can be held liable for the damages they cause.

Another source of car accident injuries to children is booster seat failures. Car seats and booster seats are intended to keep children safe in vehicles. Unfortunately, defective designs or product malfunctions could lead to injuries to children.

If you’ve ever looked at labels for certain toys, you’ve likely seen a choking hazard warning. Safe toys are important for a child’s entertainment and development, but not all toys are completely safe. Toys without warning labels or serious defects could injure children that play with them. If a defective product has injured your child, contact a Houston product liability lawyer as soon as possible.

According to numbers from the 2022-2023 school year, approximately 20.5 million public school children ride buses to school each day. While parents expect that their children will be safe on school buses, this is not always a guarantee. In fact, traffic accidents are among the most common sources of unintentional injuries to children. If poor maintenance or a negligent bus driver’s actions leads to a child injury, parents could file a compensation claim.

What many parents and victims of child sexual abuse don’t know is that they can file a sexual abuse lawsuit against the abuser. According to the Child Victims Act, victims of child sexual abuse have 30 years from the date of their 18th birthday to file a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator and any institution that allowed the abuse. While compensation cannot erase what happened, it can give the victim the support they need to recover. Contact a child sexual abuse lawyer for a free case evaluation if your child is a victim of sexual abuse.

Medical malpractice can result in a number of injuries to patients, but it can also lead to birth injuries. Some babies suffer fractured bones, traumatic brain injuries, or conditions like cerebral palsy at the hands of a negligent medical professional. Parents should contact a Houston birth injury attorney at Reich & Binstock if their child suffered an injury during birth.