Childhood Injuries Attorney
Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa, Arizona
When children sustain personal injuries due to another party's negligence or misconduct, they are likely to suffer long-term physical and psychological side effects. You need a personal injury attorney that understands the additional burden placed on children that have suffered an injury and will fight to obtain compensation reflecting this.
Common Childhood Injuries
Each year approximately 2,800 children, ages one to 14 years, die from an unintentional injury, making accidents the leading cause of childhood fatalities. The most common fatal and non-fatal childhood injuries result from:
- Bicycle Accidents – Nearly 300,000 children ages 14 and under sustain a bicycle accident related injury each year. Nearly half are hospitalized and suffer a traumatic brain injury as a result
- Slip and Fall Accidents – For children ages 14 and under, slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of injury
- Swimming Pool Accidents – Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 14
- Auto Accidents – Automobile accidents are the leading cause of childhood fatalities
- Dog Bite Injuries – The majority of dog attack victims are children, which can cause permanent psychological and physical scarring
Compensation for Childhood Injuries
If your child has suffered a personal injury due to another party's negligence or misconduct, they may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Psychological scarring
- Disfigurement
- Diminished quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Counseling costs
Sadly, many childhood injuries result in the loss of a child. For parents who have lost a child due to another party's negligence, compensation can be pursued for loss of companionship. While no amount of financial compensation can restore a child, obtaining compensation for your loss can aid in funeral costs and help provide a sense of closure.
If your child has suffered a personal injury due to another party's negligence in the Phoenix, Mesa, or Tucson, Arizona area, please contact the Phoenix personal injury office of The Mayro Law Firm today or call (602) 604-8400 to schedule a consultation with Jerrold A. Mayro.
Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85016
