South Florida Personal Injury Blog

Tragic accidents occur all the time. Likewise, there are always bad apples who act in ways to inflict injuries on other people, says Broward injury lawyer Alitowski. The injuries that arise from accidents and intentional acts, however, are especially tragic when children are hurt as a result.

Recently, a heartbreaking fire in a Mexican child care facility resulted in the deaths of dozens of children, many of them infants. Other children suffered burns and injuries from smoke inhalation, in addition to psychological trauma from their experiences. Motor vehicle accidents are now the leading cause of fatal accidents involving children. The small body of a child cannot withstand the impact of a car accident quite as well as an adult can. They are also relatively likely to inflict disabilities.

On an even more dire note, many children are victimized by criminals – they may be physically or sexually abused, for example, by caretakers, neighbors, family members, or strangers. Fort Lauderdale accident attorney Alitowski finds that these types of scenarios leave parents wondering, What can I do? What is my recourse against these people, on behalf of my child?

The answer depends on the specific details of your situation, says Broward accident attorney Alitowski, who encourages concerned parents to meet with him for a consultation. If the child survived the crime or the accident, he may be able to sue the person responsible for his injuries. Although the lawsuit occurs in his name, his parents are often more involved in the process. Parents may have a cause of action to file a lawsuit for their children’s injuries in some cases and can file wrongful death suits if a child was killed as a result of another person’s wrongdoing.

Not every injury or accident will result in a viable lawsuit. A parent will likely be able to sue a day-care facility that negligently supervised his small daughter, resulting in her death due to consumption of antifreeze. Failure to properly supervise the child in this situation is extremely problematic. The circumstances of each case are different and it is important to seek the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney before making a decision.