Children Accidents: How and Why We Fight For Kids

Child accident cases are often the most difficult and sensitive to handle. Regardless of the severity of the incident, any child suffering is an emotional challenge for their parents and guardians as well as for the legal representation.

We are not just lawyers, we are also parents and we understand the complex nature of children’s injuries and accidents. Whether they happen at school, on a school bus, a shopping center, playground, grocery store or as a result of a car accident or pedestrian injury accident.

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Our firm has also investigated and successfully represented dozens of children who have been injured on cruise ships. Some of the most common types of cruise ship accidents are slip and falls on wet decks, pool and water slide injuries and accidents that occur while children are enrolled in cruise ship day care and kid’s clubs.

Child personal injury cases are part of why the personal injury lawyers at our office are so passionate about legal defense and plaintiffs work; no group of people are more vulnerable to negligence, malpractice, and injustice than minors. In fact, according to the CDC, hospital emergency rooms in Florida and across the United States report that children are involved8 in accidents every 4 seconds. Children are naturally curious and exploratory beings with an innate sense of wonder and naivety which can unfortunately make them more susceptible to injuries as well as injury-causing.

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If a child suffers an injury, like any adult, they might be entitled to compensation for their pain. Children, under the law, are equally encouraged to seek and receive compensation and justice if they are unfortunately involved in an accident. Parents or legal guardians are allowed in all states to hire legal representation on behalf of their child, although in some particular states it is required that they file a simple form to a judge allowing them to do so.

Typical Child Accident Situations:

Automobile Accidents
Playground
Pool and Poolside
Amusement Park
School Bus
Medications
Animal Accidents
Labor Issues
Kitchen Accidents
Cruise Ship Accident Cases

ACCIDENTAL WRONGFUL DEATH OF CHILDREN

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)- are by far, the leading cause of death among children and teens:

0 to 1 year: The most common causes of death are developmental and genetic conditions that were present at birth, such as premature birth (short gestation) and severe health problems of the mother during pregnancy.

1 to 4 years: The most common causes of death are accidents as a result of unintentional injuries, followed by birth defects and genetic conditions that were present at birth. And sadly, homicide.

5 to 14 years: The most common cause of death is accidents resulting from unintentional injuries, cancer and suicide.

We Can Bring Your Family Justice:

Ultimately, nobody wants to be involved in an accident with a child, but like any incident, they are frequent and unfortunately unavoidable. Aronfeld Trial Lawyers have decades of experience dealing with child accident cases from all kinds of situations, and it would be our honor to bring your child and family justice. Contact our offices today to see if you have a child accident case needing justice.

EBOOK: HOW TO WIN YOUR CRUISE SHIP CASE

We have obtained millions of dollars in compensation for injured cruise ship passengers. We are constantly filing lawsuits against Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity and other cruise lines around the world in Federal Court. Since 1991, our law firm has helped injured passengers hold the cruise lines accountable. We work hard to get our clients compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering. The cruise lines are part of multi-billion dollar industry and employ the most aggressive and experienced maritime lawyers–which is why you need experienced legal counsel on your side too. Call Spencer Aronfeld today, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer.

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Tender Boat Accidents

Getting on and off tender boats can be extremely dangerous and passengers have been known to be seriously injured if the tender is not properly stabilized or secured to the ship or dock.

Death On The High Seas

Our cruise ship injury lawyers are well versed in federal maritime laws that regulate the death of a passenger due to the negligence of the cruise line.

Cruise Ship Injury Tips

Our maritime injury attorneys recommend the following tips to follow if you’ve been injured on a cruise ship.

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Can you sue a cruise ship?

Yes. You could sue a cruise ship if you were a victim of a cruise ship accident, medical negligence on the ship, or an excursion accident.

How do I file a claim against a cruise?

If you have been injured on a cruise ship, you must file the claim at the cruise ship’s headquarters. Since your injury could have occurred in international waters, maritime laws may apply to the case. You can take the help of attorneys who focus on cruise ship accidents and have an in-depth understanding of maritime law to help you with your case. You typically have one year to file the claim.

What happens if you get hurt on a cruise?

The first thing you should do when you get hurt on a cruise is to report your injury and accident. You can go to the medical office and submit an accident report or visit the Purser’s desk. Your report will automatically trigger an investigation. If you feel you have been injured due to the cruise ship’s fault, report it immediately. Note the incident history and insist the company follows the standard procedures to investigate the issue. Then, contact a maritime personal injury attorney to help you with your claim.