Daycare Negligence Leads to Serious Injury
Parents trust daycare centers to provide a safe environment for their children. Unfortunately, that trust was broken for one Texas family when their 3-year-old son suffered a devastating injury while in the care of a local childcare facility.
During a routine caregiver transfer, a staff member shut a heavy door without checking to make sure the little boy was safely out of the way. The door slammed on his hand, crushing his ring finger. The injury was severe: a fracture and a deep laceration that required 11 stitches to close. His mother rushed him to the emergency room, where doctors worked quickly to repair the damage and manage his pain.
A Troubling Pattern of Safety Violations
At first glance, some might consider the incident an accident. However, when our team at The Button Law Firm began investigating, it became clear this was the result of repeated negligence. Texas childcare centers are required to follow minimum safety standards, which include ensuring that children are clear of doors before they are closed.
This daycare had ignored those rules time and again. In fact, state records revealed 11 safety citations in just two years. The violations were serious and included failing to hire qualified caregivers, skipping required background checks, and providing inadequate supervision. Each lapse created a dangerous environment, and together they painted a picture of a facility unfit to care for children.
The Lasting Impact on a Child and His Family
The consequences of the daycare’s negligence extended far beyond the physical injury. In the weeks following the incident, the little boy stopped using his dominant right hand altogether. He became withdrawn, frustrated, and even showed signs of aggression—clear indicators of the emotional trauma he was struggling to process.
For his mother, the challenges were overwhelming. She not only had to manage her son’s medical appointments and therapy but also had to make life-changing decisions about their future.
Holding the Daycare Accountable
This family deserved more than a quick fix for medical bills. They needed long-term support to help their son heal physically and emotionally, as well as stability to rebuild their lives. Our team fought to hold the daycare accountable for its repeated failures and secured a result that provided the resources they needed. That outcome ensured the child had access to medical treatment, ongoing therapy, and support services as he continues his recovery journey.
Standing With Families After Daycare Injuries
Cases like this highlight the importance of accountability in the childcare industry. When facilities cut corners and ignore safety regulations, children suffer the consequences. Families are left to pick up the pieces of a situation that never should have happened in the first place.
At The Button Law Firm, we are committed to standing with families facing these challenges. We investigate what went wrong, hold negligent daycares responsible, and fight to secure the resources parents and children need to move forward.
Contact The Button Law Firm
If your child has been injured at a daycare, you don’t have to go through it alone. Contact The Button Law Firm at (214) 699-4409, email us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or fill out our contact form to speak with our team.
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