This is the next post in my series on the handling of daycare injury cases in Peoria and other Illinois areas. My last article discussed when childcare providers may be liable for an injury. It is important to note that such cases may involve multiple defendants and it is important to identify all possible parties. Failing to do so can result in a family receiving less than the full amount of compensation which they deserve. An experienced attorney can assist you with ensuring that your case is handled correctly. In this article I will be discussing, as a general matter, steps to take immediately after an injury. If you need assistance then contact my office today to speak with a personal injury lawyer.
Peoria parents should obtain immediate medical care after their child is injured
If a Peoria parent’s child is injured at a daycare facility then the first suggested step is to obtain immediate medical care. This is true even if the injury does not seem serious at first glance. Injuries can sometimes have serious consequences even if they do not immediately seem serious. An example of this can be an injured ankle, which may seem like the child “just tweaked it” at first. Such an injury, however, may turn out to be damage to a ligament which can require surgery and have long-term ramifications for a young person. By seeking care, no matter the injury, a parent can help to prevent long-term problems for a child.
There is also an important legal reason to seek immediate medical care for your child. That reason is that the defendants are likely to claim that the injury occurred through some other source if care is delayed. In other words, they will likely claim that the injury occurred through an event that happened between the child care incident and the time at which the care was sought. If the jury were to believe this argument then a family could possibly receive no compensation for the injury. Such arguments can be prevented by seeking immediate care.
Retain a childcare injury lawyer immediately after obtaining medical care
The next step for a family is to retain an attorney as soon as possible. Counsel will take immediate steps to ensure that your rights are fully protected. These steps can include sending a demand to the daycare facility stating that all evidence of the incident is to be preserved. Depending on the facts of the case, counsel may also retain an investigator to speak with employees of the daycare as well as the parents of other children. Your attorney will also work to identify all the necessary parties in the case so that no defendant goes unnamed. These types of cases can be difficult to prove and waiting to retain representation can be problematic to a case.
If you are in need of assistance then contact my office to speak with a Peoria childcare injury lawyer. I understand that nothing is more important than one’s child and my office will give your case the attention it deserves. This includes promptly responding to phone calls, quickly responding to emails, and ensuring that we are available to answer your questions. We are honored to serve those in our community and we look forward to being of assistance. Contact us online or by telephone today.
My firm also serves clients in the Illinois cities of Bloomington, Eureka, Galesburg, Morton, Normal, Pekin, Springfield, and Washington.
