Common Injuries to Children

The United States Centers for Disease Control reports that an estimated 9.2 million children have an initial emergency department visit for an unintentional injury each year. Sadly, 12,175 children between the ages of birth to 19 years of age died annually in the United States from an unintentional injury. What is even more troubling is that some of these injuries arise out of the negligence of other people.

A compassionate Round Rock personal injury lawyer can help you if your child suffered an injury at the hands of someone else. Even if they indirectly caused or failed to prevent the circumstances that injured your child, you and your child could still have a legal claim for their damages.

Common Childhood Injuries

In general, children are more susceptible to injuries than adults. They are naturally curious, which can lead to accidents. Their bodies are not entirely developed yet and are more fragile. As they grow, they may lack balance and coordination, causing them to be clumsier. Common childhood injuries include:

  • Sprains/strains
  • Fractures
  • Concussions and head injuries
  • Broken teeth
  • Burns
  • Eye injuries
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Internal injuries
  • Cuts

What Causes Childhood Injuries?

According to the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the top causes of injuries in children are:

  • Motor vehicle accidents (most common in children ages 5 to 19)
  • Suffocation (toddlers are the most at risk)
  • Drowning (the most common cause of injury in kids ages 1 to 4)
  • Poisoning (from medication, cleaners, and household chemicals)
  • Burns (younger children are more often burned by liquids that are too hot or by steam while older children commonly suffer burns from direct contact with flames)
  • Falls (for kids of all ages it is the most common cause of nonfatal injuries)

When Negligence Leads to Your Child’s Injury

Sometimes a child’s injury can be the result of a failure to take action on the part of another person. For example, a neighbor who forgot to close their pool gate, a daycare that left cleaning chemicals within reach, store employees who ignored a spill, a public playground without the proper safety equipment, a reckless driver, or even the designer or manufacturer or a child’s toy or product. No matter the circumstances,  a personal injury attorney in Round Rock can determine if someone could be held legally liable for your child’s injuries and damages.

Do You Have Questions About Your Child’s Injury? Contact a Knowledgeable Round Rock Personal Injury Attorney Today

Childhood injuries are to be expected, but when those injuries occur because of the negligence of someone else, you may want to explore your legal options with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Round Rock. When you schedule a case evaluation, you can find out if you have a case, who might be liable for their injuries, and what your case could be worth. Protect your legal rights by scheduling a consultation with the Elissa I. Henry Law Firm PLLC today. Call (512) 766-4529 or use our confidential online contact form.