Dallas Children Accidents and Injuries

Children in the Dallas area are injured in accidents ranging from minor to serious every single day. Many of these accidents are preventable, and occur because of negligent acts. Children can be injured in a broad range of accidents, including injuries on the playground at school, dog bites or even car accidents. Unfortunately, these kids' accidents can cause many types of injuries, ranging from lacerations, bruises, broken bones and bites to more extreme accidents, including burns and even loosing limbs.

Many North Texas children's accidents are caused by negligence. However, not all of these situations involve negligence-related accidents, and that's where it's handy to have an experienced Dallas children's injury attorney to consult. Children cannot pursue their own injury cases, so parents have a duty and obligation to make sure that they are cared for. Any Dallas accidents that result in injuries to children must be compensated in an appropriate manner, as required by law.

Your Dallas/Richardson/Irving Kids Need a Defender
Minors are not legally able to pursue injury claims on their own behalf. Therefore, parents or legal guardians must defend their children, and pursue injury claims when warranted. Because adults are responsible for medical bills, personal injury claims filed on behalf of Dallas children also include the adults who file the claim.

When a Dallas children's accident claim is successfully concluded, the judge presiding on the case must approve the amount of the claim that legally belongs to the child. Judges usually appoint parties to oversee and administer the settlement; typically an ‘ad litem' attorney; who makes sure that proceeds are distributed properly, according to the best interests of the children involved. The funds allocated to the child involved in the accident are typically held in a trust account or annuity approved by the court, and the child can access this account upon reaching the age of 18.

Get a Free Consultation with a Passionate Children's Advocate
The Anderson Law Firm is happy to provide a free consultation for parents of DFW area children who have been injured in an accident. Mark Anderson is a parent himself, and he is passionate when representing injured children. Mark believes that children deserve an experienced advocate and a strong fighter on their side. Please call or CONTACT US ONLINE to set up your free, no-obligation consultation.