Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Abandoned Wells: Child Injury Hazard (Part A)
Abandoned wells can cause all kinds of environmental and safety issues, especially when children are involved. The worst kind of tragedy can happen if a child stumbles upon an abandon well and gets trapped or drowns.
Thousands of abandoned wells across the United States pose serious threats to children. In Iowa, a report from the National Ag Safety Database estimates there may be more than 35,000 abandoned or unused wells in their state alone. Big farming states could see even higher numbers.
An additional danger is a cistern, which unlike wells do not produce water, but simply store it.
Both wells and the cisterns should raise safety concerns for parents. There have been many accidents over the years from abandoned wells.
If your child has been injured in an abandoned well accident, you will want to contact an experienced Boston personal injury attorney right away to discuss the case and your options.
A serious child accident such as a head injury, brain injury, or well accident/drowning can devastate and completely change your child’s life. If your child has been injured hurt by an abandoned well in Boston, Massachusetts you should contact an experienced child injury lawyer to determine liability.
The State of Massachusetts has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a lawsuit if too much time has passed. Speak to a child injury attorney at Kiley Law Group for guidance on your personal injury case.
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