Every year, thousands of children face accidents leading to medical expenses, emotional trauma, and long-term disabilities. As a parent, this is heart-wrenching. An experienced Elgin child injury lawyer from our trusted personal injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can support you in navigating the legal system and fighting for your child’s compensation rights.
In this Article
What Illinois Laws Protect Children from Injuries?
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) works to protect children from harm.
Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act that requires all children under the age of 8 to use a car seat or booster seat. Furthermore, Illinois law prohibits any person from smoking in a motor vehicle with passengers under the age of 18.
Under the Illinois Child Care Act, licensed childcare facilities must adhere to specific safety regulations and maintain safe environments for children.
Premises Liability Act (740 ILCS 130/) which holds property owners or occupiers responsible for maintaining safe conditions.
Types of Child Injuries in Elgin, IL
Children are susceptible to various injuries, including those from playground equipment, car accidents, bicycle accidents, swimming pool incidents, and dog bites. These risks are heightened by factors such as lack of experience, improper safety measures, and an inability to recognize hazards.
Causes of Child Injury
Child injuries can occur due to a variety of reasons, including:
Negligence such as poor playground maintenance, inadequate supervision, and failure to secure a child in a car seat.
Defective children’s products like toys and strollers.
What Compensation May Be Available for Injuries to a Child?
If your child has been injured due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, a personal injury attorney may file a personal injury claim to help you recover:
Medical expenses
Pain and suffering
Lost wages if you had to take time off work to care for your injured child
Future expenses
How an Elgin Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help With Your Child’s Claim
An experienced personal injury attorney, well steeped in Illinois personal injury law, can handle your personal injury case by:
Investigating the accident: An IL personal injury lawyer can gather evidence and build a strong case to support your claim.
Negotiating with insurance companies: An Insurance company may try to offer a lower settlement than what you deserve. Elgin personal injury lawyers negotiate on your behalf for maximum compensation.
Representing you in court: If a fair settlement cannot be reached, personal injury attorneys advocate for your rights in court and present your case before a judge or jury.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Injury to a Child?
Several parties may be held liable in a child’s personal injury claim, for example:
a driver in a motor vehicle accident,
property owners,
product manufacturers, and
caregivers.
Who Cannot Be Held Responsible for a Child’s Injuries in Illinois?
In Illinois, certain parties cannot be held liable for children’s personal injury cases, including children under 7 and parents or legal guardians unless they directly caused the injury.
Contact an Elgin Child Injury Lawyer Today
If your child has been seriously injured or suffered wrongful death due to someone else’s negligence, do not hesitate to seek legal counsel from us at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers.
Free Consultation
Our law firm offers a free consultation with one of our skilled personal injury lawyers to discuss your child’s case, explain your legal options, and answer your questions.
If your child was hurt, you may have a right to file suit against the at-fault party on their behalf. Call an Elgin child injury lawyer now.
$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.
Britt C.
Andrew Kryder went above and beyond to help me out with a case that I brought to him. He was prompt, attentive, and extremely thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him!
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