Frequently Asked Questions
How many children in Massachusetts die each year from an injury resulting from baby sitter/caretaker/daycare/pre-school neglect?
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In 2007, Massachusetts Child Protection Services listed 16 children who died as a result of child neglect or child abuse out of the recorded child population of 1,436,774.
The reporting of Massachusetts child deaths resulting from child abuse or neglect is a difficult process. Investigations can sometimes take years to determine if child neglect was a factor in the child’s death. Many Massachusetts child deaths look like common accidents and are not always attributed to negligence of a caretaker.
While most statistics on fatalities are generated through only 1 or 2 agencies, Massachusetts child deaths that are a result of child neglect or abuse involve multiple government agencies such as the medical examiners office, homicide units, and child welfare services. If the child’s death occurred at a Massachusetts daycare or pre-school, that company would also be involved in the investigation.
If you have suffered the loss of a child because of babysitter, caretaker, daycare, or pre-school’s negligence, the Massachusetts child injury attorneys at the Kiley Law Group can help you file a wrongful death lawsuit against the caretaker or childcare facility. For more information, contact us today – 1-888-208-1695.
