Frequently Asked Questions
Child Injuries – When Do I Have a Legal Claim?
A: One of the first questions you will need to answer is this: Does a legal claim exist?
A legal claim arises when your child is entitled to compensations for injuries and/or damages resulting from an accident. The two major contributing factors to this designation are determination of negligence and the scope of expenses and damages. In short, are the injury-related costs great enough to warrant a claim and is someone at fault?
Generally, in order to have the legal right to retrieve compensation for your child’s injury, that injury must be attributable to negligence. A person, people, corporation, or government may be negligent, and a party is determined to be negligent when in violation of a known rule or law.
For instance, if I run a stop sign and hit another car, I am a negligent party. If I am responsible for the care of your young child and I let him or her swim unattended in my swimming pool, I am a negligent party.
I think I have a claim. What should I do next?
If you live in New England, my team and I are happy to answer any initial questions you have about your potential accidental injury claim. If you choose to contact us about a potential claim, we will meet with and interview you at no charge. Only if we move forward with your case will any fees evolve.
Every state has a number of lawyers experienced in child injury accident. Let them help you determine if you have a case that will constitute a legal claim.
You need to be aware of your state’s statute of limitations. Different acts in different locations have varying statutes. Once again, this is a question best answered by an attorney familiar with child accident-and-injury law.
For more information about legal claims and child injuries, read more of Tom Kiley’s When A Kiss Isn’t Enough To Make It All Better, or contact the offices of Tom Kiley and Associates for a free consultation of your case.
When selecting a 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 Boston, Massachusetts; what is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won? For over 30 years The Kiley Law Group, 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.
