Every parent’s nightmare is to see their child suffer from an injury. To see their child in pain is something no one wants to endure. When an accident caused by negligence or carelessness harms your child, it can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Once your child has received medical attention, your next thoughts are most likely about how to seek justice and accountability. But how do parents seek justice for their child’s injury?
Your child’s injury could leave you with mounting medical bills, unexpected time off from work, and the need for you to be by their side. How do you know if the insurance company’s settlement offer is all you can expect? How do you know when it’s time to work with a personal injury lawyer?
If you’re feeling lost and frustrated over your child’s accident and injury, a Bloomington child injury attorney can help you fight for accountability, justice, and compensation. Don’t fight the big insurance companies alone. Let Yosha Law fight for you while you tend to your child.
What You Should Know About Child Injury in Bloomington
In Indiana, anyone injured due to someone’s neglectful or careless act has the right to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, when the injured party is a child, how can they be expected to fight for justice and accountability? Even when an adult is injured, they rarely act on their own in pursuit of accountability and compensation.
As their parent, you can contact a child injury attorney who can file a case on their behalf or negotiate with insurance companies to ensure the best possible outcome. Child injury lawyers are the best advocates because they give injured children a voice in pursuing justice.
If your child has suffered a preventable injury due to someone’s neglectful act, our child injury attorneys at Yosha Law can help. We have the experience and savvy to ensure that your child receives justice and that their medical bills (and more) are fully recovered.
Examples of Child Injuries in Personal Injury Cases
No matter how minor your child’s injuries may be, they still deserve compensation. We’ve managed countless child injury claims and have helped plaintiffs receive the best settlements. Some of the more common child injuries include:
- Burns
- Lacerations
- Birth injuries
- TBIs
- Broken bones
- Dog bites
- Concussions
- Poisoning
How Yosha Law Can Help
Brandon Yosha, one of our partner attorneys, was instrumental in creating Norah’s Law, also known as Indiana’s Move-Over Law. Named after Norah Owens, a three-year-old who was killed in a pulled-over car on the side of a highway when a truck slammed into it. Brandon, along with a team of other compassionate child injury lawyers, is devoted to fighting for justice for injured children in Bloomington and other parts of Indiana.
While you take care of your injured child, our team of highly experienced personal injury lawyers will ensure that you not only get justice for your child but that you’re also compensated for all damages.
Our Bloomington child injury attorneys will:
- Evaluate your case and determine liability: Our experienced team will research your case and determine who is at fault and how to best move forward toward accountability and compensation.
- Gather evidence: As the plaintiff, you’ll be responsible for proving liability. We can assist you with gathering the strongest evidence to support your claims.
- Interview eyewitnesses: We will research and obtain eyewitness testimonies to further support your evidence.
- Provide compassionate support: Our team will provide you with real-time updates as to our progress. Should you have any questions or concerns, we are here to help.
- Fight for your child: Our lawyers will represent you and your child when meeting with opposing counsel or defendants. If insurance companies aren’t offering fair compensation, we will fight for the best possible settlement amount.
Indiana Laws You Should Know
If your child was injured in Indiana, there are some state laws that you should be aware of that can affect personal injury lawsuits. As Indiana personal injury law experts, we can explain in detail how certain laws could affect your case.
- Statute of limitations: Indiana code § 34-11-2-4 states that you must file a personal injury lawsuit within two years from the accident date. For injured minors, this timeframe may be extended.
- Settlement claims: Under code § 29-3-9-7, Indiana parents and guardians of children under the age of 18 can negotiate and settle a claim on their child’s behalf. However, if you choose not to go to court and accept a settlement from the insurance company, they’ll first have to petition the court to accept the settlement.
- Wrongful death: If your child dies as a result of someone’s negligence, Indiana code §34-23-2-1 allows you to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Damages in a Child Injury Case
No matter how initially minor your child’s injuries may be, they could lead to further medical issues. Before agreeing to an insurance company’s settlement, having a clear understanding of your child’s future medical needs is of utmost importance. Our team of experienced child injury lawyers will examine your case and determine what damages you’re entitled to.
Monetary amounts awarded in child injury cases generally fall under three main categories:
- Economic damages: These are easily quantifiable losses like medical bills and other expenses directly related to the injury. Our personal injury lawyers will examine your financial losses and ensure you’re properly compensated. Economic damages can include future expected expenses.
- Non-economic damages: These are losses that don’t have an easily determined monetary amount. Common non-economic damages may include pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and scarring or disfigurement.
- Punitive damages: While rare in personal injury lawsuits, Indiana does allow for punitive damages to be awarded if the defendant acted with wanton disregard for the safety of others. Indiana has a $50,000 cap on punitive damages, and 75% of any punitive damages go directly to the Violent Crime Victims Compensation Fund.
Contact Yosha Law Today
When your child is injured due to someone’s negligence, you may not know who to turn to seek justice, accountability, and compensation. Insurance companies may be quick to offer lowball settlements, so how do you know when you’re being fairly compensated or just pressured to sign on the dotted line?
You want what’s best for your child. The compassionate team of child injury lawyers at Yosha Law will fight for them while you do your best to care for them. As the medical bills grow, you may worry about how you’ll be able to provide for your family. Let a Bloomington personal injury lawyer handle the legal aspects while you focus on caring for your child’s needs, ensuring that your family is supported during this challenging time.
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