Child Injury

Children are accident prone, there's no question about that. Despite their inexperience in the world, children must be protected as much as possible from unnecessary accidents. When negligence or a lack of oversight leads to injuries, parents may be in a position to...

Your children have been nagging you to let their friends come over to try out their new playground equipment in the backyard. You have a pool and many fun things to do. As a parent, you know that the items you allow your children to play with have their own risks, but...

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, so you packed up your car with accessories and loaded up your children. You headed to the waterpark thinking it would be a great way to make memories, but the memories you've been left with are horrible. Instead of leaving happy,...

When you send your child to school, you do so with the notion that your child will be protected against harm. If your child ends up suffering an injury, it's possible that you could sue the school. The school is typically liable for any injuries a child suffers on its...

Your child was crossing the street in a residential area. He was riding a skateboard, which many kids in the neighborhood do. A driver speeding down the road didn't notice your child. He hit him, causing a serious accident and injuries to your child. Of course, the...

After your child suffers an injury ice skating, is the ice skating rink's owner liable? In some cases, you may find that your child does have a right to file a claim. There are some limitations to consider. First, it's normal to file a claim for negligence, but if...

No parent wants to think that his or her child could be hurt at school. If a child is hurt, then a parent would expect the school to report the harassment or negative behavior to the proper authorities. That's allegedly not what happened in these cases. After...

School bus accidents shouldn't happen, but the truth is that they do take place and for a number of reasons. Sometimes bus drivers haven't slept enough; other times they're distracted. Sometimes other drivers cause the accident. The National Highway Transportation...

The summer is a great time to head to amusement parks, but a fun day out can quickly sour if something goes wrong. Amusement park safety has been scrutinized recently due to a number of accidents that have taken place. At least five kids have been killed or injured on...