Daycare Injury Lawyers

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Daycare Injury Lawyer

PERSONAL INJURY LAW

Parents trust children to daycare centers, expecting their precious cargo to be protected and well-cared for. Unfortunately, reality does not not always meet expectations.

When children are injured by caregivers, emotions run understandably high. Whether from negligence or outright abuse, a daycare injury entitles parents to seek justice and compensation.

Rutter Mills daycare personal injury lawyers are here to answer questions, provide guidance, and help families recover after a child daycare injury.

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59% of daycare injuries are linked to the behavior of other children.

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What Happens If My Child’s Been Injured At Daycare?

If your child suffers an injury, you have the right to file a claim against the childcare center and any negligent party responsible.

Start by documenting your claim:

  • Take pictures and document all injuries as evidence.
  • Seek medical attention immediately.
  • Consult a lawyer to discuss legal options.

Rutter Mills lawyers take the time to listen to our clients (especially the littlest ones), and help them choose the best course of action for a daycare injury claim.

Every parent knows how difficult it is to leave your child in the care of others. That’s why most childcare providers are required to be officially licensed by the state or local government. Unfortunately, strict licensing requirements don’t necessarily guarantee quality.

Parents are entitled to file a claim if a child is injured at daycare to help cover the child’s medical bills, parent’s lost wages, and more.

No parent should be expected to go through this alone. Prioritizing the wellbeing of the injured child should always come first.

That’s why Rutter Mills child injury attorneys existto handle the paperwork, deadlines, and negotiations for clients going through hard times. Let us battle with the daycare’s insurance company, so families can focus on healing.

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Deadlines to File Claims for Daycare Injuries

In Virginia, a general statute of limitations gives parents two years to file a claim after their child sustains an injury. But ask any daycare injury attorney, and they will tell you not to wait.

The more time passes after an injury, the less evidence remains. Aside from physical proof (bruises, cuts, etc.), intangible evidence (video surveillance footage, unsafe conditions, etc.) may be compromised, contaminated, or destroyed.

Daycare centers waste no time calling their insurance company after a child is injured. Why wouldn’t they also delete footage that implicates their business?

Another question: If daycare providers have lawyers to fight for them, why shouldn’t you? 

Call Rutter Mills for a free legal consultation. Our child injury lawyers can help overwhelmed parents review their options and determine the best course of action for the child.

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Types of Daycare Injuries & Compensation

Types of Daycare Injury Claims

Hundreds of serious injuries occur in Virginia daycares each year. The types of injuries vary, but most children typically sustain injuries such as:

  • Broken bones
  • Allergic reactions
  • Burns / Electrocution
  • Abuse or sexual assault
  • Death due to choking, drowning, ingesting toxic substances

All of these can happen due to a multitude of different factors:

  • Lack of supervision
  • Improperly maintained facilities
  • Faulty playground equipment or toys
  • Insufficient background checks for staff

Regardless of how your child’s injuries may have occurred, know that if negligence is the culprit, you will most likely have a case against the daycare and any caregivers involved.

Compensation for Recovery

Call Rutter Mills injury attorneys to learn whether you may have a daycare injury claim. Parents of children injured at daycare may be eligible for compensation for costs associated with injuries, such as:

  • Medical expenses (ER visits, hospital stays, prescriptions, medical equipment, physical therapy, psychological treatment)
  • Mental trauma and emotional anguish
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Physical pain and suffering
  • Disability or disfigurement
  • Lost wages (for parents missing work to care for a child)

The Rutter Mills injury team can review the details of the child injury claim, evaluate the type of case, and provide guidance on the next steps of the case.

Our daycare injury attorneys have children of their own, and we are fiercely protective of our littlest clients. They deserve justice, and we want to get it for them.

 

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Settle For More: Why Your Daycare Injury Lawyer Matters

Nobody can put a price on the welfare of a child, but that doesn’t stop insurance companies from trying. Their settlement offer may seem generous, but in reality, it is the bare minimum.

Every child deserves more than the bare minimum.

Their goal is to pay the least amount of money possible to the family of the injured child.

Rutter Mills’ is the polar opposite: our goal is to secure the highest compensation possible for the family of the injured child.

Our advice? Speak with a daycare injury attorney before the insurance company. Our team knows the ins-and-outs of insurance companies, and we’re here to help. Before making any decisions, call our experienced and dedicated daycare injury lawyers for a free legal consultation.

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Get a Free Consultation Today

For more than 65 years, our trusted team at Rutter Mills has handled even the toughest cases brought to our firm and has defended children’s injury cases until they receive the care they need to really heal.

Call us for a free consultation, anytime day or night. Our team of personal injury lawyers is available 24/7 to discuss your legal options.

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