Fort Worth Childcare Injury Lawyers

Nothing is more important to a parent than their child. While most parents would gladly be their child’s sole caretaker, today’s modern world often makes that impossible. As a result, parents often utilize daycare and childcare services while they work and perform other important tasks. Unfortunately, children are sometimes injured at these facilities as a result of negligence. If your son or daughter is in such a situation then it is important that you take steps to protect your, and their, rights. Hiring an experienced attorney is an important step towards protecting those rights. Noteboom – The Law Firm has been fighting for the rights of accident victims since 1977. We pride ourselves on striving to provide the highest level of representation. If you are in need of assistance then contact us today to speak with our Fort Worth childcare injury lawyers.

DFW injury attorneys handling cases involving daycare or childcare

All daycare and childcare providers are required to take reasonable steps towards ensuring that the environment is safe for children. This includes making sure that the facility itself is safe as well as properly screening and training employees. If these obligations are not met, and a child is injured as a result, then the facility may be liable. Liability may also extend to employees and other entities, depending on the ownership structure of the business. Damages in such a case may involve current and future pain and suffering, current and future lost earnings (of both the parents and the child), and potentially punitive damages.

When a child is injured then the immediate first step should be to obtain medical care. It is then important to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Counsel will quickly inform the provider of the representation and demand that all evidence of the incident be preserved. This can include video footage, photographs, and the scene itself. Once the child’s long-term prognosis is discernible, then counsel will send a settlement demand to the provider’s insurance carrier. If a fair settlement is not reached then it will be necessary to file a lawsuit. Depending on the facts of the case, it may be necessary to retain an expert witness as to what is “customary” practice in such facilities. The matter will conclude at a trial where the jurors will determine fault and damages.

It should always be understood that children injure themselves on a regular basis. A daycare will not automatically be liable simply because a young person is injured. The injury must have been caused by a failure of the provider to meet their duty of care. As part of litigating the case, an attorney will engage in a process known as “discovery” so that they may uncover evidence of negligence. This process allows for the obtaining of surveillance video, internal reports, sworn testimony from employees, hiring practices, and more.

Our DFW daycare injury lawyers assist families throughout much of Texas. Once retained, our on-staff investigator will visit the scene of the incident if possible. We will also work to identify all possible defendants in the matter. If a fair settlement offer is not made then we are prepared to file a lawsuit on your behalf. We handle all aspects of the case, meaning that we do not refer out the matter for litigation. Chuck Noteboom founded our firm with the belief that the rights of families matter more than those of companies. We apply this philosophy in each and every case we handle. Contact us online or by telephone to schedule an initial consultation.

In addition to Texas’ greater DFW area, we also handle matters in Arlington, Austin, Denton, Frisco, Irving, Lufkin, Garland, Houston, McKinney, Richardson, San Antonio, and the rest of the state.

Fort Worth injury attorneys identify all potential defendants in daycare injury cases

As mentioned above, daycare injury cases can often involve multiple defendants. If an employee’s conduct, or lack thereof, was responsible for the incident, then they may be held liable. This liability will extend to their employer and, depending on several factors, the individual owners of the company may be liable as may other companies. Also, different theories of liability may exist against different entities. These are just some of the reasons why these types of cases can quickly become complex. Having qualified counsel is important to ensuring that all potential parties are named.

Our firm is equipped to handle such matters. Chuck Noteboom and Brian Butcher are Board Certified in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We also employ an on-staff investigator and our firm focuses exclusively on personal injury law. Our attorneys take a team-based approach to every case they handle and we will be in regular contact with you throughout the process. We look forward to speaking with you.

Common questions regarding daycare & childcare injury cases

How much will a settlement be for a daycare injury?

The amount of any settlement will always depend on the specifics of the case. Generally, damages will include the child’s current pain and suffering in addition to pain and suffering which they will endure in the future. Another component will be future lost wages if the accident has resulted in a permanent injury which could impact their earning potential. Current and future medical bills will also be a component. The parents will also be entitled to damages for loss of consortium as well as economic losses if, for example, they are required to miss time from work. Extreme cases may involve punitive damages.

Are punitive damages available for a childcare or daycare injury?

Punitive damages will only be awarded in cases which involve intentional misconduct or reckless disregard for safety. Intentional acts by a daycare worker, such as abuse or sexual assault, could give rise to punitive damages. Other examples, such as clearly prioritizing profits over safety could give rise to such a claim.

How should I choose a childcare injury attorney?

Many people sometimes use a search engine to look for a “childcare injury attorney near me?” As explained above, these cases can be quite complicated. Choosing an attorney solely on the basis of geography may result in a situation where one does not have the best counsel. Other factors to consider can include the qualifications of the lawyer (whether they are Board Certified), the level of resources available to the firm, and whether the firm focuses exclusively on personal injury law.