When a child is injured due to an adult's negligence, it is a particularly heartbreaking situation. Children cannot advocate for themselves and are often more severely affected by injuries than adults. GroverLawKC fights with everything we have to protect injured children and their families throughout Kansas City and Overland Park.
Common Causes of Child Injuries
Children are injured through many of the same mechanisms as adults — car accidents, slip and falls, defective products — but they also face unique risks. Playground equipment injuries, swimming pool and drowning accidents, dog bites, sports injuries, school negligence, and daycare abuse are among the types of child injury cases we handle.
Property owners owe a heightened duty of care when children are likely to be present or trespassing. The "attractive nuisance" doctrine holds property owners liable for injuries to child trespassers when an artificial condition on the property is likely to attract children and pose an unreasonable danger.
Special Considerations in Child Injury Cases
Missouri and Kansas both toll (pause) the statute of limitations for minors, meaning the clock generally does not begin running until the child turns 18. This provides additional time to pursue a claim, but waiting can allow evidence to be lost and makes it harder to document damages comprehensively. It is still advisable to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.
Settlements involving minors typically require court approval to ensure the settlement is in the child's best interests. We handle this process carefully and ensure any recovery is properly protected for the child's benefit.
Fighting for Injured Children
At GroverLawKC, we take child injury cases personally. Every child deserves a safe environment and competent care from the adults around them. When that duty is breached and a child is hurt, we pursue full and fair compensation.
Call us at (816) 533-3969 for a free consultation. No fees unless we win.
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If you or a loved one was injured in Kansas City or Overland Park, contact GroverLawKC today. The consultation is free, and there are no fees unless we win.