{"id":9689,"date":"2021-02-19T12:18:18","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T12:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?page_id=9689"},"modified":"2023-07-06T16:09:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T16:09:33","slug":"child-injury-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/child-injury-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Injury Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most challenging tasks as a parent is keeping your kids safe. What can you do <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/who-do-you-take-action-against-if-your-child-is-seriously-injured-at-school\/\">when your child is injured<\/a> under someone else&#8217;s care?<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a parent, you know that accidents happen and that kids aren\u2019t always careful when out playing. You can\u2019t guard them all the time, so you rely on others to help take care of them. What happens when the helpers are negligent, resulting in your children\u2019s injury?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might need a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/child-injury-lawyer\/\">child injury lawyer<\/a> to assist you in these situations and, where applicable, seek compensation for any injuries sustained.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Common Child Injuries<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are common injuries that your child may sustain while in someone\u2019s care or at home:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wounds to their skin by burns, cuts, scratches, and bruises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries sustained to bones and joints like fractures, dislocated shoulders, and,\u00a0 most commonly, jamming fingers in doors or drawers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact injuries attributed to falls, which often occur on playgrounds. Kids could suffer a fracture to their head, arms, and even spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Objects that are swallowed or lodged in their noses. Poisoning can also occur after accidentally ingesting hazardous chemicals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are possible scenarios of injuries in the home:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When parents or adults supervising kids can\u2019t have constant visual contact with them, accidents quickly occur.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids of any age tend to fall in the home. This is either due to insufficient lighting, steps or stairs, or trip hazards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toddlers like to explore by putting foreign objects in their mouths, resulting in choking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents should teach children how to avoid injury and to exercise caution in certain situations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should only attempt activities that they\u2019re physically able to do.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When participating in activities, they should wear safety gear to protect themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continued hydrating is vital when playing or exercising.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent sunburn, applying sunscreen is crucial.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When playing sports, they should warm up before and gently stretch afterward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any injuries sustained during sports or regular play should be given immediate attention before continuing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As parents, there are<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/keeping-your-child-safe-when-in-an-ontario-playground\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> precautions you can take<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure your child remains injury-free when doing physical activities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage them to participate in age-appropriate activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When playing sports, children should attempt a variety and not focus on only one. They could do a new sport every season.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify what your child\u2019s needs are to participate in an activity and support them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help them practice the skill needed to play their sport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also wise to educate your children about the rules of a particular game or sport.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As parents, you trust daycare facilities to protect your children. Yet, many kids are hurt at these institutions. It&#8217;s essential to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/know-what-to-do-if-your-child-is-injured-in-daycare\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">know what to do <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when your child is injured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s fun and exciting for kids to play a particular sport and to do it well. However, there\u2019s always a risk of injury when playing any sport. There are ways that parents can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/reducing-your-childs-risk-of-being-injured-playing-sports\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">minimize these risks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without jeopardizing their child\u2019s enjoyment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Pursuing a Claim on Behalf of a Child<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the injured child is under 18, they would need a parent or guardian to file a lawsuit on their behalf or consult child injury lawyers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the case\u2019s circumstances, compensation for damages includes emotional distress, pain and suffering, permanent injury, and even future income loss. This financial settlement could be put in a trust for the benefit of the child.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event of a child dying due to an accident, parents can file a \u201cwrongful death\u201d claim against the negligent party. The compensation in this claim is similar to that of a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/personal-injury\/\">personal injury<\/a>. The damages include emotional distress, pain and suffering, and medical and funeral expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be challenging to determine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/who-do-you-take-action-against-if-your-child-is-seriously-injured-at-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who to hold liable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if your child is injured at school. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each situation will vary depending on the circumstances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s essential to determine whether the act leading to the injury was intentional. Depending on the circumstances, the guilty party\u2019s parents could be held liable for the damage. You should also consider if there was negligence involved, which resulted in your child being harmed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>How to Prove Negligence in Child Injury Cases<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proving negligence involves proving that the defendant neglected the duty of care owed to the child, resulting in an injury. The assignment could apply a requirement to provide ordinary care to avoid injuries to anyone by acting reasonably.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\">car accident<\/a>, the driver must drive like a prudent motorist. The same applies to a healthcare provider who\u2019s expected to provide the same care as another doctor in similar circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a baby is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-kind-of-negligence-can-cause-brain-injury-to-baby-how-to-make-a-claim\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">born with a brain injury<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019ll be challenging to prove negligence on the doctor\u2019s side. Parents can file a medical negligence claim by speaking to child injury lawyers if it\u2019s proven that the <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/things-to-know-brain-injury-lawyers-toronto\">brain injury<\/a> could\u2019ve been avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Learn more about how a respected personal injury lawyer at Diamond &amp; Diamond Law may be able to help you with your child injury lawsuit.<\/b><\/h4>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Differences in the Law for Child Injury Cases<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In child injury cases, children have the right to be afforded the same compensation as adults. They could receive payments for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical expenses, both current and future,<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and suffering and mental trauma,<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of a disability, future earnings, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where there is wrongful death, funeral expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents or guardians will have to file a lawsuit on behalf of their child if they\u2019re still a minor. The child\u2019s age is taken into account when the judge assesses the behavior leading to the injury and whether the injured child behaved in an age-appropriate manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Talk to a Toronto Child Injury Lawyer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to seek compensation for your child\u2019s injuries, whether medical expenses or other, you need a lawyer for child injury in your corner. For more information, contact us today. Your initial <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/get-a-free-consultation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consultation is free.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<section class=\"h-protip-sec\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"63\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/02\/Screenshot_1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"pro tip icon\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw \/ 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw \/ 12)), 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Pro Tip <\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><p><span>\u201cInspect the playground equipment before allowing children to use it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Child Injury Lawyer FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What happens when a minor gets a settlement?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1611915666551-e0189f27-f082&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payments are either made periodically, where the money is kept for essential long-term needs, or via structured settlements through an annuity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Are schools liable for child injuries?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1611915753111-15ea96ce-61ab&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the circumstances surrounding the injury, who was responsible for it, and any negligence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Can kids sue negligent parents?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1611915759711-ff5c5157-6d3f&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, they can. If they are under the age of 18, they would need someone to represent them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] One of the most challenging tasks as a parent is keeping your kids safe. What can you do when your child is injured under someone else&#8217;s care? As a parent, you know that accidents happen and that kids aren\u2019t always careful when out playing. You can\u2019t guard them all the time, so you rely&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11780,"parent":2498,"menu_order":308,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"diamondlaw-templates\/pi-inner.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9689","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9689"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9689\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2498"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}