If your child has suffered a permanent brain injury because of a water accident-such as a near drowning or a head injury sustained from a bathtub slip and fall accident-you might struggle with funding your child’s costly medical and therapeutic treatments.
In addition to the required medical treatments, a parent or guardian must tend to a number of important legal considerations. Your child is depending on you for his or her care and support. Working with an experienced child injury attorney on these matters can help ensure a successful plan for your child’s future.
Listed below are a few of the key legal issues to consider after a child injury:
- Medicaid
- Does your child or your family qualify for Medicaid? If so, what treatments will be covered under the plan?Medical, family and disability leave
- Will you be able to take paid time from your work in order to stay home with your child after his or her water-related accident? If so, how long?Guardianship
- Presumably, you will be the adult legally responsible for your injured child’s medical care after the water accident and brain injuries. If not you, who will be responsible for your child?Social Security
- Are there any options within Social Security or other government programs that can provide financial aid for your child in the event that he or she will never be able to find work because of his or her brain injuries?
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When selecting a Boston child injury attorney you’ll want to ask critical questions such as; how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with child accident cases in Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won?
For over 30 years The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts, has fought on behalf of children. Our child injury lawyers take time when speaking with you about your child’s injuries. Mr. Kiley’s firm works with you on a contingency basis, which means there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury attorneys win your case. Call now for a FREE legal consultation.
