As a parent of a child with disabilities, you know that it’s challenging to trust that your child is being taken care of properly at daycare. It can be devastating to discover that your child was harmed by the very people who were meant to care for them. In our experience, children with disabilities are at a higher risk of mistreatment by adults in their lives.
Alarming Facts About Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities
In fact, children with disabilities are three to four times more likely to experience abuse and neglect than children without disabilities. Children with disabilities are susceptible to varying forms of abuse. For example, children with behavior disorders are more likely to face physical abuse, while children with speech and language disorders are at a higher risk of neglect. Regardless of the form of abuse, no mistreatment of a child with disabilities is ever acceptable.
Important Steps to Take If Your Child With Disabilities Was Injured at Daycare
As daycare injury lawyers, we’re here to help parents understand their legal rights if their child was injured at daycare. If your child was injured, it's essential that you take quick action. Here's what you can do:
- Seek immediate medical attention for your child's injuries.
- Notify the authorities, such as the state's licensing department and the police, if a criminal act has been committed.
- Contact a daycare injury attorney to help you and your family get justice.
Contacting The Button Law Firm After Your Child Was Seriously Injured at Daycare
At The Button Law Firm, we have experienced attorneys who’ve helped many families hold daycares accountable for their children's injuries. If you need help, please don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or through our website. We also offer a free, 5-step guide on what to do after a daycare injury, which you can download from our website or by clicking here. Reach out to us today - we're here to help you and your family keep moving forward.
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