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It’s every parent’s worst nightmare when your child has been injured and requires immediate medical care. Uncertainty and fear linger at the back of your mind, and the toll on your wellbeing can be immense. In the following days and weeks following the injury, you will likely have many questions and concerns about what to do next.
That’s where our team at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy of Cleveland, Ohio, can help. Our Cleveland child injury lawyers have extensive experience in assisting clients whose children are recovering from harm.
Cases involving children are particularly challenging due to the emotions they evoke. You can rely on our compassionate attorneys to help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights through negotiation, litigation, or both, while respecting the emotional toll of the situation. We’ll assess and investigate your case and fight for the compensation you and your child deserve while you and your family recover.
When accidents include negligence, you have the right to pursue a claim for your losses and, depending on the circumstances, punitive damages. Some of the most common causes of injuries to children include:
A child may sustain these injuries at home, on the road, at school or daycare, in swimming pools, or at venues such as trampoline parks or medical facilities. As much as we would like to assume that our children are safe at these places, the reality is that this isn’t always true.
If your child has been injured, contact Nurenburg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy for a consultation. We’ll look at the facts of your case and suggest a way forward.
In 2001, Ohio became the 47th state to adopt the attractive nuisance doctrine, which holds that property owners can be held liable for injuries even when children or others are trespassing. The idea behind the doctrine is that property owners may sometimes have something on their property that attracts impressionable children who are unable to appreciate the danger.
What’s critical about this doctrine is that you should not pre-judge your case and assume that nobody can be held responsible for your child’s injuries. That’s a job for lawyers who have extensive experience in evaluating the particular circumstances of your case. Even if you have some doubts about your case, reach out for a consultation as soon as possible.
A fundamental factor to understand in pursuing a claim following a child’s injury is who can be held legally responsible. This is the first step toward seeking justice, and it’s a decision that your attorneys will help you make.
Here are some of the parties who could be held accountable for negligent behavior involving a child’s injury:
Determining responsible parties requires careful investigation. Our experienced attorneys will explore all possible sources of accountability.
Our Cleveland child injury lawyers can gather evidence to prove negligence and additional elements required under personal injury law. This includes establishing the standard of care, actions that breach standards, and the factors that point to the cause.
The statute of limitations for personal injury litigation is two years. While that may seem like a long time, the matters that need investigation before filing can be lengthy. It’s essential to consult an attorney as soon as possible following the injury so you and our lawyers can preserve evidence and obtain witness accounts while the memories are fresh.
The facts about your child’s injury and the relevant law will help determine the compensation you can collect from the court. The most obvious area is for medical expenses, both to treat the injury and for any follow-up care, including rehabilitation and mental health therapy.
You also may be able to recover costs for:
Our team at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy has represented clients in personal injury litigation in Ohio and nationwide for many decades. We offer a compassionate and family-oriented approach to obtain justice for our clients.
Our team focuses on a thorough investigation of the incident and its aftermath, meticulous documentation, and a sensitive assessment of your child’s long-term needs. We offer aggressive representation inside and outside of court, negotiating with insurance companies to find a resolution without filing a lawsuit. Our firm has a track record of fighting for the injured since 1928. We’ll put these years of experience to work for you, helping you get the justice you and your family deserve.
We’ve spent decades building a reputation for being thoroughly prepared for each case we handle. Insurance companies know who we are, and they know that when Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy is representing an injured person, they’re in for a fight. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.
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