Child Injuries Blog

Halloween is a night of fun, costumes, and treats, but it also poses unique risks for personal injury. As parents, homeowners, and revelers prepare for this festive occasion, it’s essential to be aware of potential dangers that could lead to accidents. Below, [firm-name] offers some guidance when it comes to Halloween night to help ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for everyone. Common Halloween Hazards Tripping and Falling: With decorations, costumes, and dim lighting, tripping hazards abound on Halloween. Costumes can limit visibility and mobility,...

We take extra precautions when traveling in the car with our children. From car safety seats that graduate with our young passengers’ growth to sunshades, and snacks, we do everything to make sure our kids are primarily safe, and secondly, comfortable. On the road, there are a multitude of motor vehicle laws that require we take very specific actions in order to protect children. For example, if a child passenger is under the age of 2, they must be riding in a rear-facing car seat,...

When a child is injured, a parent’s first concern is the child’s wellbeing and health. However, if the child was injured because of the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, the child may have a personal injury claim. California child injury lawsuits are different from other types of personal injury lawsuits. In this blog, our California personal injury attorney discusses three important things parents need to know about child injury lawsuits in California. 1.  Children Cannot File a Lawsuit on Their Behalf A child does...

When you think about a slip and fall accident, you may not immediately think about a child as the victim. However, children can be injured in falls just as adults. Slip and fall accidents can cause spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries, which can cause long-term impairments for children. If your child is injured in a fall, you should not assume that your child is at fault. In some cases, the environment could be the reason for the fall. Whether your child falls on...

If you believe that the roads in Sacramento are some of the worst roads in the state, you would be correct. However, it is also safe to say that we have some of the worst roads in the nation. According to a recent report by TRIP, a nonprofit research group, Sacramento ranked 12th out of the Top 20 Large Urban Areas for roads rated in “poor condition.” Sadly, Sacramento did not have the worst roads in the state. In fact, California had over fifteen cities in the Top...

Thousands of people are injured in burn accidents each year in the United States. Sadly, some of those burn injuries are caused by defective products. Products that should be designed to be safe for the intended use result in serious burn injuries. Burns can dramatically alter a person’s life. In some cases, the damage caused by a burn injury leaves the person scarred and disfigured or permanently disabled. If a defective product causes a burn injury, you may have a legal cause of action against...

The holidays are a wonderful time to be a child. From being out of school and receiving gifts to spending time with family and friends, the holidays delight and thrill children of all ages. However, the holidays can also be dangerous for children for several reasons. Below are safety tips for the holidays from our child injury lawyers to help reduce the risk of injury to your child. Pedestrian Accidents With children out of school for the holidays and more drivers on the road running...

Not all injuries caused by a motor vehicle occurred in a traffic accident. Thousands of children have been injured and killed in the United States in non-traffic motor vehicle accidents. Backover accidents are a type of non-traffic accident that claims the lives of children each year. According to Kids and Cars, 1,366 children have died in backover accidents since 1994. In 2016, 59 children lost their lives in backover accidents. It is estimated that 50 children are involved in backover accidents each WEEK in the United States....

It is that time of year again — back to school time for students in Sacramento. In less than a month, Sacramento City Unified Schools and school systems throughout the area will begin the 2017-2018 school year. As student return to classes, parents, teachers, school officials and law enforcement officers will take extra precautions to ensure the safety of students in school zones. However, drivers need to do their part to keep kids safe in school zones this school year. Watch for Children and Keep Them Safe...

Property owners have a duty to anyone they invite on their property to make sure that there are no dangers that can cause injury or that they sufficiently warn visitors of a potential hazard. If a person is injured on private property, that person may have a claim against the property owner under California’s premises liability laws. The laws provide a way for an accident victim to sue the property owner for compensation for damages. This type of personal injury case is commonly referred to...