Posted on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 at 1:15 am    

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 the playground at school, in a store, or at a resort, you should seek medical attention for your child as soon as possible. In some cases, your child may not know how to express the symptoms he or she is experiencing. A trained doctor can often determine if an injury has occurred even if a child is not complaining of specific symptoms.

Four Consequences of a Slip and Fall Accident for a Child

A child may not have lost wages and some of the other damages incurred by an adult who is injured in a slip and fall accident. However, children can suffer a variety of damages related to the fall and the injury:

High Medical Bills
Depending on the severity of the injury, you could incur high medical bills to treat your child’s injury. In addition, your child may require ongoing or future medical care to treat the injury. In some cases, as a child grows, he or she may require additional surgeries or physical therapy because of the injury.

Permanent Impairments
A fall can result in an injury that causes permanent impairments. These impairments could impact your child’s future employment opportunities. Your child may be entitled to compensation for this loss in a personal injury claim.

Educational Issues
A slip and fall accident can interfere with your child’s education. If your child must be out of school for a long period because of the injury, catching up can be difficult. Your child may require a tutor or other assistance to catch up to protect your child’s educational future.

Loss of Activities
Your child may miss a lot of activities because of the injury. If your child plays sports, will your child be able to return to that sport? Is your child missing recitals or lessons because of the injury? A slip and fall injury can prevent your child from participating in normal activities, which can have a significant negative impact on his or her quality of life.

Filing a Slip and Fall Personal Injury Claim for a Child

Our Sacramento slip and fall attorneys represent children and their parents as they seek compensation for injuries sustained in a fall. It is important to seek competent legal counsel to protect your child’s right to receive full compensation for all injuries and damages.

Contact The Tiemann Law Firm by calling (916) 999-9000 or by visiting our website to schedule a free consultation with a Sacramento slip and fall attorney.

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