Child Personal Injury

When a child is injured in a public place such as a park or school, parents are often left worrying about paying for medical bills while also tending to the child’s emotional needs. Since it happened on public property, could someone else be liable for compensating the family? The answer is “Absolutely”. Premise liability laws […]

If an accident causes visible injuries to a child, it’s fairly easy to pinpoint how those bruises or broken bones occurred—and who should be liable for medical expenses. But what about the less visible emotional harm that an accident can do to a child? The nightmares after witnessing a parent’s gashes from the backseat? The […]

It’s not uncommon to be in an accident with a teen driver. A 2024 study from the CDC showed that teen drivers were behind the wheel in 10% of fatal crashes involving speeding and 6.5% involving distracted drivers. In New Mexico, 5,000 teen drivers are injured or killed in car accidents every year. But when […]

Given the chance, kids will spend hours splashing and playing in a swimming pool. Unfortunately, along with all that fun, there’s risk. Swimming pool accidents are common, and statistics on children drowning in pools are alarming. For children aged 5 to 14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death. And according to […]

When children experience emotional trauma after a car accident, their entire lives can be affected. Learn the signs of PTSD in kids and how a lawyer can help.

Was your child in an accident? The last thing on your mind should be how you’ll afford to get your son or daughter the help they need. The at-fault driver and their insurance company owe you whatever it takes to pay for their recovery. Before accepting a settlement, it’s important to understand that there can […]