Sending your child to daycare can already be stressful for you and your child. The last thing you need is to have to worry about them suffering injuries while at the daycare. Child injury scenarios are complex because it could be difficult to know exactly what happened if you weren’t there. If your child suffered harm at a daycare in Dallas, TX, you may be wondering what your legal options are.
At Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers, we can offer the support you need as you navigate this difficult moment in your family’s life. Our experienced Dallas daycare injury lawyers have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients.
Contact us today at (214) 556-8321 to schedule a free consultation.
How Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers Can Help After A Daycare Injury In Dallas, TX
At Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers, our Dallas child injury attorneys can assist you by offering the following legal services:
- Assessment of your claim during a free consultation
- Investigation of the daycare accident
- Collection of evidence, including witness statements
- Calculation of damages
- Negotiation with insurance companies
- Litigation, as necessary
Seeing your child suffering from any kind of wound, whether a minor fracture or a catastrophic injury, can be devastating. If they sustained these injuries in daycare in Dallas, Texas, as a result of negligence, then it’s vital that you consider pursuing a personal injury claim.
Our dedication and compassion make us an excellent choice for legal representation. If your child was injured while at daycare, our team is ready to help.
Call our Dallas personal injury attorneys to schedule a free consultation.
Common Dallas Daycare Injuries
There are some injuries commonly seen in children who attend daycare, especially in cases where negligence on the part of those responsible for their care occurs.
Broken Bones
Young children often have trouble keeping their balance. That makes a slip and fall accident likely to happen, which could result in broken bones. These painful injuries might require a cast, forcing the child to keep the limb still until the break is healed. For children, this can be frustrating and upsetting, impacting all aspects of their lives.
Burns
If the daycare has unprotected hot items, like heaters, your child can suffer thermal burns. This can also happen if they have access to boiling water. Additionally, children are prone to sticking their fingers in electrical sockets. If these are not covered correctly, electrical burns can occur, potentially putting the child’s life in danger.
Choking
The daycare must ensure that the children don’t have access to small items that they can put in their mouths and choke on. Unfortunately, daycares that lack sufficient staff to supervise every child as necessary may not be able to identify this issue until it’s too late.
The daycare could also be negligent if children are allowed to play with toys that contain small parts, which are not safe for them. Depending on the toy itself and whether it came with warnings, both the daycare staff and the toy manufacturer could be liable.
Poisoning
Children in daycare should not have access to any type of cleaning materials or any other toxic substances that they could try to eat or drink. If cleaning chemicals are not stored safely, the daycare could be liable for any injuries your child suffers.
Scratches And Bites
In daycare centers that don’t have the proper staff-to-child ratios, it can be challenging to ensure that children play safely. Some children are more aggressive than others and may resort to biting or scratching. These may appear like minor injuries, but there is a serious concern about bacteria that could cause dangerous infections.
How Long Do I Have To File A Child Injury Lawsuit In Texas?
Texas generally imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits. However, cases involving injuries to children are treated differently, and the applicable deadline can vary depending on the circumstances.
In many situations, the statute of limitations may be tolled (paused) until the child turns 18. That said, important exceptions apply. Certain claims—such as those involving medical malpractice, government entities, or specific notice requirements—can have much shorter deadlines, even when a child is involved.
Our attorneys can help you determine the applicable deadline.
Contact Our Dallas Daycare Injury Lawyers For A Free Consultation
You should not have to wonder whether your child is safe while they’re in daycare. If negligence or wrongful conduct has caused your child harm, you may have a right to file a claim against the liable staff and the daycare itself. Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers is here to help you.
Reach out to our Dallas daycare injury lawyers to arrange a complimentary consultation.
