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When a child is hurt due to someone else’s actions—or failure to act—it can turn a family’s world upside down. As parents, your priority is your child’s health and safety. But once the dust settles, you may ask: How could this have happened? Who’s responsible? What can I do to protect my child’s future?
That’s where a child injury lawsuit may come in.
Understanding a Child Injury Lawsuit
A child injury lawsuit is a legal claim filed on behalf of a minor who was hurt due to negligence, recklessness, or intentional harm. These cases seek to hold the responsible party accountable and help support the child’s recovery, now and in the future.
Because children can’t file lawsuits independently, a parent or legal guardian typically steps in as the child's representative.
When Can You File a Child Injury Lawsuit?
A child injury lawsuit may be an option if your child was hurt in situations like:
- At daycare or school, due to a lack of supervision, unsafe conditions, or abuse
- In a car accident as a passenger or pedestrian
- From a defective product or toy
- Due to unsafe property conditions at a park, apartment complex, or business
- At a summer camp or extracurricular activity that failed to follow safety rules
Every case is different, but the key question is: Did someone else’s carelessness or misconduct cause your child’s injury? If so, you may have a case.
What Does a Child Injury Lawsuit Cover?
These lawsuits seek damages for things like:
- Medical bills (past and future)
- Therapy and rehabilitation
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Potential future earnings if the injury affects long-term abilities
The goal is to make sure your child has the resources they need to heal, grow, and thrive after a traumatic event.
How is a Child Injury Lawsuit Different from Other Cases?
Child injury cases are more complex than standard personal injury claims because children are still growing, and the full impact of an injury might not be clear right away. These cases often require insight from medical experts, therapists, and child development professionals.
Also, the legal system treats minors differently. Special rules apply, such as the appointment of a guardian ad litem and court approval of settlements.
That’s why working with a legal team that understands the ins and outs of child injury law is so important.
How The Button Law Firm Helps Families Like Yours
At The Button Law Firm, we’ve seen firsthand how devastating it is when a child gets hurt. We’ve helped families across Texas navigate the legal process with care, compassion, and relentless dedication to justice.
When we take on a child injury case, we dive deep to uncover what went wrong, fight to hold the responsible party accountable, and work to secure the support your child needs to move forward.
What to Do If Your Child Has Been Injured
If your child has been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, here are a few steps to take right away:
- Get medical care – A doctor’s evaluation is essential, even if injuries seem minor.
- Report the incident to state authorities – Such as the police department and the child abuse and neglect hotline.
- Document everything – Save medical records, photos, incident reports, and communications.
- Talk to a child injury attorney – A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options.
- Don’t wait too long – There are deadlines (called statutes of limitations) for filing a lawsuit. In Texas, you generally have two years from the incident date, but there are exceptions when minors are involved.
Contact The Button Law Firm
You don’t have to go through this alone. If you have questions about a child injury lawsuit or need help figuring out what to do next, The Button Law Firm is here. We’ll listen to your story, explain your options, and guide you every step of the way. Contact us by calling (214) 699-4409, emailing us at [email protected], or filling out the contact form.
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