Bakersfield Child Injury Lawyer

Children are bright and active, but their mental and physical abilities are still developing, so they are also prone to accidents and injuries. As much as you may want to socialize your child, there are risks of injuries outside of the space you control, for example, in museums, public parks, and schools.

If your child suffers an injury, it could affect them and you for years to come; however, a Bakersfield child injury lawyer could aid in the recovery. If your child is injured, Levin & Nalbandyan’s dedicated personal injury attorneys could help you pursue a legal claim for compensation.

How a Child Injury Might Happen

A child can sustain an injury in various locations, both with and without supervision. For example, a child at school or a daycare could suffer an injury while under the care of adults, or a child could be hurt while alone in a public place. Amusement parks, museums, and even a regular sidewalk can become the scene of an accident where a child is injured.

A child can suffer physical injuries and lasting emotional and mental trauma from an accident. A severe accident could cause a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, broken bones, or organ damage. Even less severe injuries, such as superficial cuts and bruises, can cause anxiety and fear for a child facing similar circumstances in the future.

To help a child recover from injury, they may need rehabilitation, long-term care, and support to overcome trauma and live a healthy life. As a parent looking to aid your child’s recovery from injury, you can and should make a legal claim with the help of our attorney in Bakersfield.

How a Lawyer Can Help Bring a Claim Based on a Child Injury

If an accident causes an injury to a child, a lawsuit can hold someone accountable based on what happened. A claim might depend on a person’s negligence or the liability of a property or business owner.

A negligence claim requires evidence of several legal elements, including a duty of care, breach of that duty, and causation of injuries expressed as damages (e.g., medical expenses, property damage, and pain and suffering). An attorney could gather medical records and eyewitness accounts to show that a defendant unreasonably created the risk and accident.

In the case of an accident in a business or on someone else’s property, the owner may be liable for injuries based on that ownership (also known as premises liability). Instead of evaluating reasonableness, a lawsuit will involve evidence of the business owner’s failure to take proper precautions to guard against harm coming to customers and other invitees.

No matter the exact theory of liability, you will need sufficient evidence and must present that evidence in court according to the court’s procedural rules. You must also file their claim within the statute of limitations, which is set at two years by California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1.

Working with our Bakersfield attorney could enable you to bring a lawsuit on behalf of your child to prove their injury case. By gathering evidence, communicating with the court and opposing counsel, and representing your interests, our attorney could guide your claim to its conclusion.

Speak With Our Bakersfield Lawyer to Learn More About Child Injuries

Few things compare to seeing your child injured, and your first concern will, of course, be for their well-being. However, once you have the opportunity to consider your next steps, you could aid your child’s recovery with the help of our Bakersfield child injury lawyer.

At Levin & Nalbandyan, we could evaluate the accident and determine who you should bring a claim against. To learn more about your options, contact our offices for a consultation on your case.