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There’s nothing worse than an injured child. Whether it’s because of a negligent person, a faulty product, or an intentional act, injuries to children can have lifelong physical and emotional effects. If your child has been injured, a Waterbury child injury lawyer can work to hold the responsible party accountable and seek compensation for damages.
The personal injury attorneys in Waterbury at Weber & Rubano have been helping clients recover damages for over 70 years. They have experience in both civil and criminal cases, and their knowledge of child injury laws allows them to build a strong case. We are familiar with the Waterbury Superior Court system, making our team the ideal choice for your claim.
Children can get injured in many ways, but a few types of child injuries tend to happen more often than others:
It’s important to understand how negligence affects child injury cases. Connecticut follows a modified comparative negligence system, which means an injured party can recover damages, so long as they bear 50% or less of the fault for the accident. The law may not hold a child to the same standard as adults, since they may not fully understand the risks or dangers in a situation, but the behavior of parents may be considered.
Proving liability in a child injury case requires demonstrating:
Proving negligence takes strong evidence to back your case. Evidence can be video footage from a security camera, pictures, and witness statements from bystanders.
If your child was injured due to negligence, recklessness, or an intentional act, a personal injury case may be filed. Since children under the age of 18 cannot file their own case, a parent or guardian may file it on their behalf. In some cases, the case can wait until the child turns 18, at which time they can file it on their own.
In Connecticut, a judge needs to approve a settlement in a claim involving an injured child to make sure the settlement is in the best interest of that child. The court will review the proposal and consider how the funds will be used to meet the child’s needs.
In most cases, the court will have the settlement funds put into a trust until the child turns 18. This makes sure the funds are used to meet the future needs of the child. In most cases, parents cannot access their child’s settlement funds without the approval of the court. To get approval, they will have to show that they need the money solely for the child’s benefit.
Navigating child injury laws can be challenging, and you should not have to face that alone. If your child has been injured in an accident, hire a child injury lawyer today. An experienced Waterbury child injury attorney can explain your rights as a parent and those of your child.
An attorney can work to build a strong case by:
In Connecticut, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a claim. Connecticut statute C G A § 52-584 also states that if the injury does not immediately present itself, the two-year timeframe starts when the injury is discovered, but it is not to exceed three years from the date of the accident or act.
You can file a claim against a school or daycare for a child injury in Connecticut. If you suspect that your child was injured because the daycare did not meet the safety standards, you may have grounds for a claim. It’s important to understand Connecticut’s regulations for daycare to build a negligence case.
The compensation that may be available in a Connecticut child injury case can cover damages for current and future medical expenses. Parents can see reimbursement for loss of wages if they have to miss work to take care of their child, and the child may be entitled to compensation for their pain and suffering, ongoing medical treatment, and permanent disabilities or disfigurement.
Connecticut law treats injuries to minors differently from adult injury cases in a few ways. Children cannot file a legal claim on their own, so it must be filed on their behalf by a parent or legal guardian. Connecticut law also recognizes that long-term effects may not be immediately clear, so the statute of limitations in Connecticut may not start until they turn 18.
Experienced child injury lawyers in Waterbury, like the team at Weber & Rubano, have experience in pursuing the compensation families deserve if a child is injured. If you need help navigating the legal process, contact us today for a consultation. We can review your case, answer your questions about the next steps, and get started on building a case for you and your child.