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When a daycare calls to say your child hit their head, most parents hear the same thing: They cried for a minute, but they’re fine now.How Do Head Injuries Happen at Austin Daycares?
Daycares in Texas are responsible for providing safe supervision and safe spaces for children. Head injuries often happen at Austin daycares because basic safety measures are not in place.
Common causes include:
- Falls from playground equipment or changing tables
- Unsafe furniture tipping over
- Children being pushed or struck during chaotic play
- Slip hazards like wet floors or cluttered rooms
- Staff failing to supervise toddlers closely
- Infants being mishandled or dropped
A daycare may call it an accident, but these injuries are preventable with proper staffing, training, and attention.
When a Head Injury Becomes an Emergency
Even if there is no bleeding, head injuries are serious. Parents should seek medical care immediately if a child experiences:
- Vomiting after the injury
- Loss of consciousness
- Excessive sleepiness or difficulty waking up
- Seizures
- Confusion, imbalance, or unusual behavior
- Persistent crying that cannot be comforted
- Swelling or bruising around the head or eyes
One of the hardest parts as a parent is not knowing what is “normal.” If something feels off, trust that feeling. It is always better to have a doctor evaluate your child right away.
What Questions Parents Should Ask Right Away
In the shock of the moment, many parents do not know what questions to ask. But details matter, especially when symptoms may appear later.
You have every right to ask:
- Where exactly did this happen?
- Who was supervising at the time?
- Was an incident report written immediately?
- Did anyone call for medical help?
- Is there surveillance footage?
If the daycare cannot give clear answers, that may be a red flag.
What Options Do Austin Families Have After a Daycare Head Injury?
If a daycare failed to properly supervise children or maintain a safe environment, and that failure led to your child’s injury, your family may have the option to take legal action.
A civil case can help families:
- Get answers about what really happened
- Hold the daycare accountable for unsafe practices
- Seek a life-changing result for medical care and long-term treatment
- Push the daycare to correct dangerous conditions
Daycare injuries are often treated casually by facilities and insurance companies, even when the consequences are serious. Having the right support early can make a difference.
How The Button Law Firm Helps Families in Austin
At The Button Law Firm, we represent families across Texas in daycare and child injury cases, including cases involving serious head trauma. We understand how frightening it is to feel like you are not getting the full truth when your child has been hurt.
Our team works quickly to investigate what happened, preserve evidence, and hold negligent parties accountable. If your child suffered a head injury at an Austin daycare, you do not have to navigate this alone, and you can contact The Button Law Firm for a free and confidential case evaluation by calling 214-699-4409, emailing intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or filling out the contact form.
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