In Chicago, there are many children who unfortunately, suffer injuries from injuries due to various reasons. These injuries can be caused by accidents, negligence, or intentional harm. As a parent, you can find legal representation from a Chicago child injury lawyer with our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers.
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Common Types of Child Injuries
Child injuries occur in a variety of places:
Playground Injuries: Accidents often occur in playgrounds, in parks, and schools. Children can suffer injuries ranging from minor scrapes to serious fractures or even traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Traffic Accidents: Children can be injured in traffic accidents as pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicle passengers.
School Injuries: Injuries from school bus accidents, sports, or mishaps in playgrounds and classrooms are common.
Medical Malpractice: Birth injuries are another example of how negligence can cause child injuries.
The Role of Chicago Child Injury Attorneys
If your child suffered because of someone else’s negligence, an experienced child injury attorney can provide crucial support and legal guidance. They can help you understand your rights, investigate the incident, and pursue compensation for medical bills, suffering, and any future needs. Chicago child injury lawyers can ensure that the responsible parties are held accountable.
What Illinois Laws Protect Children?
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) works to protect children from harm.
The Illinois Child Care Act
This act sets the essential health and safety standards for Illinois daycare centers, including staff background checks, adequate supervision, and safe facilities.
Child Passenger Protection Act
This law mandates that children under 8 must use a proper car seat or booster when in a vehicle.
School Safety Regulations
The Illinois State Board of Education sets clear rules for school safety, covering playground equipment, emergency plans, and more.
Premises Liability Act
This act (740 ILCS 130/) holds property owners accountable for keeping their premises safe, reducing accidents and injuries.
What Compensation May Be Available When Children Suffer Injuries?
Compensation for a child injury case with serious injuries may include:
Who Can Be Held Liable Chicago Child Injury Cases?
Depending on the circumstances of the personal injury claim, different parties may be held liable, including:
Individuals: This includes parents, caregivers, teachers, medical professionals or any other negligent individual who caused harm to your child.
Companies: If a product or service causes harm to your child due to defects or negligence, you may hold the company responsible.
Government entities: If your child’s injury occurred on government property or due to negligence by a government employee, you may hold the entity accountable.
Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for My Child’s Injury?
As a parent, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of your child. The statute of limitations for these types of serious injury cases is usually two years from the date of the injury or discovery of the injury. However, there may be exceptions depending on the circumstances.
Contact a Chicago Child Injury Attorney Today
If your injured child has suffered due to someone else’s negligence, seek legal help from a qualified child injury lawyer at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers.
We will work diligently to guide you through the process to recover compensation for your child’s injuries and holding the negligent party accountable. Don’t hesitate to reach out for a free consultation.
If your child has been seriously injured due to the negligence of another party, they may be eligible for compensation.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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Depending on the circumstances of the personal injury claim, different parties may be held liable, including:
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