Passaic County Child Injury Lawyer

Seasoned Child Injury Attorney in Passaic County, NJ

As parents, we do everything within our power to keep our children safe. Understanding that a child’s mind is dominated by curiosity and a hunger for adventure, every good parent will do everything possible to make their home a protected place. For example, parents take precautions such as cooking on the back burner to avoid burns, mopping up spills to prevent falls, and installing outlet covers to reduce the risk of electrocution. However, many times these strict and careful safety concerns end at our front doors. Once your child steps outside into the world, you can’t keep them totally safe. When a serious accident occurs because of someone else’s negligence, a Passaic County child injury lawyer can help families understand their legal options and pursue compensation for their child’s injuries.

Sadly, even when exercising the highest levels of caution and care, children can still be injured in a car accident, at school, while visiting a friend’s house, or virtually anywhere on public or private property. Because children do not yet have the knowledge and maturity to fully understand the consequences of their actions, they are generally not held responsible when they get hurt. It is the responsibility of every parent and adult to use extra caution when dealing with children, even if they are not their own.

No one wants any child to suffer, whether it’s a dog bite, a bump on the head, the common cold, or a broken bone. Moreover, when a child is injured, the cost of treatment and ongoing care often falls on the parents. The parents are well within their rights and parental obligations to seek compensation for their child’s suffering and medical expenses if a third party’s negligence caused the injury. An experienced child injury attorney can help families hold negligent parties accountable and pursue the financial recovery they deserve.
 

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Injuries Suffered by Children are Often Preventable

It is important that we show the same care and respect for the safety of other children as we do our own. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the majority of childhood injuries can be prevented. The CDC reports that:

• Traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death in children between 0 to 19 years old
• Almost 9 million children ages 19 and younger are treated in America’s emergency rooms each year
• Every year more than 9,000 children die as a direct result of injuries
• Treating injuries is the leading cause of medical spending on children
• The estimated cost of unintentional injuries in children in the U.S. is well over $11 billion a year

There are many causes of traumatic injuries in children. They vary as greatly as the many activities that children participate in. It is important to remember that though accidents are common, they are often preventable.

Causes of Childhood Injuries

It is common for childhood injuries to be caused by:

• Falls
• Car accidents
• Domestic violence
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Drownings
• Poisonings
• Suffocation
• Medical negligence

As parents and adults, we should take special care and keep an extra close eye on children when they are:

• Taking a bath
• In or close to water (i.e. pools, beaches, lakes, rivers, creeks)
• In proximity to driveways, sidewalks or roads
• In the kitchen

Contact a Passaic County, NJ Child Injury Attorney to Protect the Rights of Your Child

If your child was injured in an auto accident, while swimming at someone else’s pool, attacked by a dog or if they were otherwise harmed by someone else’s negligence, it is your responsibility to do all you can to make sure they receive the treatment they need to be made well. These costs can quickly mount. As a result, you will also need to be sure that you receive the compensation you need and deserve to help to cover this cost.

If your child has been injured in any way in Passaic County due to someone else’s negligence it is recommended that you contact a qualified and skilled Passaic County personal injury attorney at The Montanari Law Group as soon as possible in order to learn all of your legal options to seek fair compensation. To speak with one of our highly knowledgeable attorneys to discuss playground injuries to children in New Jersey, contact us today at (973) 233-4396 or you can contact us online.

Passaic County Child Injury Lawyer Reviews

“Michael is knowledgeable, helpful, proactive, and an expert in his field. I had a very specific situation that he was able to expertly navigate and guide me through for the best possible result. I received exactly the outcome I was hoping for and it’s all thanks to the careful guidance and support of Michael and his team. Thank you again Michael!” – Aidan McGourty

“Jayna Patel was a pleasure to work with. Knowing how knowledgeable and experienced she was put me at ease during a very challenging time. She made the process easy and stress free. I would recommend her services to anyone in need of a family lawyer.” – Leyla

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