When children are injured, it can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for both the child and their family. In addition to dealing with the physical and emotional impact of the injury, there may also be legal implications involved.
If your child has been injured due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, it is important to seek legal representation from a Schaumburg child injury lawyer from our personal injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers. Get in touch with our personal injury attorneys today.
In this Article
What Illinois Laws Protect Children from Injuries?
In Illinois, laws like the Child Passenger Protection Act mandate safety restraints for kids in vehicles to prevent injuries. The Illinois Premises Liability Act also makes property owners responsible for keeping their premises safe for visitors, including children, to prevent accidents.
What Is a Child Injury in Schaumburg?
In Illinois, a child injury is defined as any physical or emotional harm caused to a person under the age of 18. This can include injuries sustained in accidents, such as car crashes or slip and falls, as well severe injuries such as intentional acts of harm by others.
What Compensation May Be Available for Injuries to a Child?
A personal injury claim may recover compensation including:
Medical expenses: hospital stays, surgeries, medication, and physical therapy.
Pain and suffering: for the child’s physical pain and emotional distress.
Lost wages: parents could be compensated for lost wages.
Disability or disfigurement: permanent or long-term effects, for example, if the child suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
What Common Accidents Lead to Personal Injury Claims for Children?
There are several types of accidents that commonly lead to child injuries, including:
Motor vehicle accidents One of the leading causes of child injuries
Playground accidents: Falls and equipment malfunctions
Swimming pool accidents: Drowning and near-drowning incidents are common
Who Can Be Held Liable for Injury to a Child?
If a child is injured due to someone else’s negligence, an experienced personal injury lawyer can identify responsible parties including:
Property owners have the duty to ensure their premises are safe for visitors, especially children.
Product manufacturers, if a child is injured by a defective product.
Caregivers or daycare providers must ensure children’s safety.
Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for My Child’s Injury?
In most cases, a parent or legal guardian and their personal injury lawyer can file a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of their child if the child is under 18 years old.
This allows their experienced personal injury attorney to seek compensation for their child’s damages in personal injury cases and hold the responsible party accountable for their actions.
Contact a Schaumburg Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If your child has suffered serious injuries in a car accident or other mishap, contact the personal injury attorneys at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers to discuss your personal injury case.
Our experienced personal injury lawyers in Schaumburg have the knowledge and resources to handle these complex cases and fight for your child’s full and fair compensation. We offer a free consultation to discuss your case, and we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we are not paid unless we win your case.
Schaumburg Child Injury Lawyer
$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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