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Hartford, Connecticut, and the River Valley in general are perfect places to raise kids. The area has a wide variety of family-friendly attractions, from the Connecticut Science Center to the Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park. While parents do all they can to protect their children while they are out and about in Hartford, accidents can happen. If your child suffered an injury due to misconduct or negligence, you may need a Hartford child injury lawyer.
The legal team at Weber & Rubano has over 20 years of experience in representing clients throughout Connecticut. We can handle civil and criminal cases. Our Hartford personal injury attorneys can work closely with you to get all the information we need to build a strong case.
Children can sustain injuries in many ways. In 2022, about 156,502 children were injured by car accidents in the United States. In Connecticut, there were 67 serious injuries at licensed daycare centers in 2025.
While not every injury is due to someone’s negligence, many accidents or situations that result in a child getting injured are because someone acted negligently. Some common child injuries are due to:
If someone’s negligence caused the accident that injured a child, they may owe you compensation for your losses. Negligence requires four elements:
Connecticut follows a modified comparative negligence system, explained in Connecticut General Statutes §52-572h. By this law, a plaintiff can seek compensation, so long as they are not found to be more than 51% at fault for the incident. The law acknowledges that children often don’t understand the dangers of many situations, so they are not held to the same standard as adults, but the behavior of their parents or guardians may be considered.
When a child is seriously injured, they may suffer long-term consequences that may or may not be immediately apparent. An injury may affect their development, education, or ability to hold a job in the future. It’s important to consider these long-term impacts when calculating compensation.
Damages in a child injury case may be awarded separately to the child and their parents. The child can seek compensation for:
The types of damages that parents could recover in a child injury case include:
If someone’s negligence caused an injury to your child, you should hire a child injury lawyer. Connecticut law allows parents and children to seek compensation for injuries, but it must be done in a timely manner. The statute of limitations in Connecticut for a personal injury claim is two years from the date of the injury.
An experienced Hartford child injury attorney can:
In Connecticut, a child injury case usually involves harm to a child under the age of 18 caused by a reckless act, negligence, or an intentional act. Car accidents, dog bites, or negligent supervision are common cases that qualify as a child injury case. It may also involve criminal acts that endanger a child’s health or safety.
If your child has been injured in an accident, you should contact a Connecticut child injury lawyer as soon as possible. Ideally, you should hire an attorney who is familiar with child injury laws before talking to any insurance company. An attorney can help you preserve evidence and comply with Connecticut’s statute of limitations.
Typically, a parent or guardian will file a child injury case on behalf of a minor in Connecticut, as minors under the age of 18 cannot legally represent themselves. If a parent or legal guardian is not available, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem. This is a neutral third party designated to represent the child’s best interests.
The types of accidents that most commonly cause child injuries in Connecticut are falls. 8,000 children are brought to emergency rooms in the U.S. every day for fall injuries. Being struck by or against an object is another common type of accident that results in child injuries. This can happen at home, at school, or while playing sports.
No matter how it occurred or the extent of your child’s injury, if your child was involved in an accident and suffered an injury, you should contact a child injury lawyer today. The experienced attorneys at Weber & Rubano have the experience needed to handle a wide range of personal injury cases, including child injuries. Contact us today for a consultation so we can take a look at your case.