Most children love to go outside and play, take risks and be adventurous. As a result of their free-spirited nature, children are prone to injury. However, when a child is injured because of someone else’s negligence, they may have a right to monetary compensation for their injuries. A parent or legal guardian can initiate a lawsuit on the child’s behalf to see that they are fully compensated for the injuries that they suffered.
Every day the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. strives to provide the highest level of personal injury service to injured children and their parents in Buffalo, New York; Rochester, New York; Niagara Falls, New York and beyond.
Jed Dietrich, Esq., a Best Lawyer of America and New York Super Lawyer, has over 20 years of experience handling serious personal injury cases for both children and adults.
Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his top rated and elite team of Buffalo, New York child injury attorneys have obtained over $175 million in verdicts and settlements for their injured clients. 44 times insurance companies have paid Jed Dietrich, Esq. $1,000,000.00, or more.
WAS YOUR CHILD INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S NEGLIGENCE IN BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS, ROCHESTER OR OTHER PARTS OF NEW YORK STATE?
CALL JED DIETRICH, ESQ. AND HIS TOP RATED AND HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TEAM AT 716-839-3939 NOW TO OBTAIN THE HELP THAT YOU NEED!
There are several ways that a child can be injured because of someone else’s negligence. These include:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
If your child was a passenger in a vehicle that was in a car, truck or SUV accident, they could sustain serious physical injuries as a result of the force of the collision on their body. If your child was a pedestrian or bicyclist that was hit by a vehicle, they could sustain serious or even fatal injuries.
If your child was injured or died as a result of the negligence of a driver on the road, the top rated team of Buffalo, New York child injury attorneys at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. can help. Our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking team will file a claim against the at-fault party on your child’s behalf and attempt to obtain the maximum compensation possible for your child’s injuries. Call us today to schedule a free consultation at 716-839-3939.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Although slip and fall accidents can happen in a split second, they can lead to long term injuries and complications. Data shows that falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries in children up to age 14. Children are likely to fall and injure themselves while playing at a daycare center, park, playground or school.
If your child’s fall accident is caused as a result of defective playground equipment or because of a property owner’s failure to provide a safe environment for children, your child may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his highly experienced team of child injury attorneys in Buffalo, New York will investigate the cause of your child’s injury and hold the responsible parties accountable. Contact us today at 716-839-3939 to find out more about how we can help you!
Swimming Pool or Drowning Accidents
Drowning is one of the leading causes of injuries and death among children in New York State. Data from the New York State Department of Health shows that swimming pool related injuries are responsible for the deaths of at least 28 people, aged 19 or younger, every year. Approximately one third of these individuals will be children aged four years or younger.
Drowning injuries and deaths generally happen because of:
A property owner with a pool has a duty to take precautions to prevent harm to children on their property. If a property owner fails to ensure a child’s safety around their swimming pool or if a lifeguard was negligent in their duty to ensure the safety of the swimmers in the water, and your child drowned as a result, you may have a right to monetary compensation for your loss. Contact our compassionate team of Buffalo, New York child drowning attorneys today at 716-839-3939 for your free consultation.
Dog Bites
A small child may be unaware of the risks associated with approaching unknown dogs. As a result, they are often susceptible to dog bites, especially in the absence of adult supervision. A dog bite can be permanently disfiguring or leave significant scarring.
New York State’s dog bite laws require dog owners to pay the costs associated with medically treating the victim. In order to seek additional compensation, it must be proven that the dog owner was aware of the fact that their dog had “vicious propensities” and still failed to take the necessary precautionary measures to prevent an attack. Our team of highly experienced, aggressive, tenacious and hardworking Buffalo, New York child dog bite injury attorneys can help build a case to help get your child the compensation that they deserve. Call us today at 716-839-3939.
Crib Injuries
A parent may have a false sense of security when they lay their child to rest at night in their crib. If a crib is defective because of flaws in its design or manufacturing, a crib can lead to serious injuries or death of a small child.
If your child was injured because of a defective crib, our team of top rated and elite child injury lawyers in Buffalo, New York will seek to hold the responsible parties, such as a crib manufacturer, accountable.
School and Daycare Injuries
Child injuries and fatalities can happen in schools and daycare facilities because of the negligence of teachers and staff members, lack of supervision, inadequate security or unsafe conditions in the school or daycare facility.
The risk of sexual misconduct and abuse is also very high in cases where schools and daycare facilities negligently hire unsuitable candidates without conducting any background check. If your child was injured, sexually abused or died as a result of a school or daycare facility’s negligence, contact us today at 716-839-3939. We can explain your legal options and help obtain the best result possible for your child.
Amusement Park Accidents
Amusement parks accidents involving children are far more common than many people think. The most common causes of accidents in amusement parks include:
If your child was injured in an amusement park, you want the best personal injury lawyer in Buffalo, New York to pursue the compensation that they deserve. Contact Jed Dietrich, Esq., a recognized Best Lawyer of America, and his team of Buffalo, New York child injury attorneys today at 716-839-3939 so that we can fight for the compensation that your child deserves.
Defective Children’s Products
If your child sustained an injury or died as a result of a defective product, you may have a legal right to file a lawsuit for monetary damages from the manufacturer. The defective product in question could be anything from baby formula to cribs, car seats, toys, strollers, clothing or any children’s product coated with lead paint or other toxic substances.
The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. will fight to hold all the responsible parties accountable for the harm that they caused your child. Contact us today at 716-839-3939. We are available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.
Birth Injuries
Birth injuries occur when a medical professional is negligent or careless during the course of a pregnancy, during the process of childbirth or while providing postnatal care. As a result of the medical professional’s negligence or carelessness, a child can be born with defects or life-altering disabilities. The most common causes of birth injuries in Buffalo, New York include:
If your newborn suffered an injury, developed an illness or medical condition or died as a result of medical negligence, we can file a legal claim against the medical professional responsible and seek damages. Contact us today at 716-839-3939 so that our compassionate and highly experienced team of Buffalo, New York child injury lawyers can help you seek the compensation you deserve.
WAS YOUR CHILD INJURED BECAUSE OF SOMEONE ELSE’S NEGLIGENCE IN BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS, ROCHESTER OR OTHER PARTS OF NEW YORK STATE?
CALL JED DIETRICH, ESQ. AND HIS TOP RATED AND HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TEAM AT 716-839-3939 NOW TO OBTAIN THE HELP THAT YOU NEED!
Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 716-839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!
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