When you drop your child off at daycare, you are trusting their care to people you may barely know. While this is not the ideal situation for most parents, it is generally the only option. In almost all cases your child will be entirely safe – but what about those cases in which a child is not? If your child has suffered an injury at daycare then we welcome your call to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
Your First Priority is Medical Care for Your Child
Before we move on to your legal options, it is important to assure that you have gotten your child medical care. Of course, in the event of a serious injury you know to get them medical care, but in many cases parents do not necessarily take their child to the doctor for bruises or sprains. If you are considering legal action then medical care is the first step. Not only does this assure the safety and health of your child, but the doctor’s findings are necessary evidence for your claim.
You May Have Grounds for a Legal Claim Against the Daycare Facility
Once your child has been seen by a doctor, you can then determine whether or not you have a claim against the daycare facility. This means determining if they were at fault for the injury. You can get specific advice on your specific case by contacting Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas. There will be two main things we will be looking for: Whether the childcare facility cause your child’s injury through negligence or intentional acts.
Was Someone Negligent?
The simple definition of negligence is a party not doing something that they should have done, or doing something that they should not have done. For example, common acts of negligence at a daycare could include inadequate supervision, not safely storing toxic chemicals like cleaners, equipment that is improperly maintained, and unsanitary conditions. If a daycare is guilty of any of those acts of negligence, and your child was injured as a result, then you may be able to hold them accountable.
Did Someone Commit Intentional Acts?
Negligence refers to acts a person did or not did not that injured someone, but which the at-fault party did not intend to injury someone with. Intentional acts involve actions a person took (or did not take) that they knew would or could cause injury. This would include things like battery, sexual assault, and other types of child abuse.
If you believe that your child’s daycare’s negligence has caused injury, or that someone intentionally committed abuse against your child, then we strongly encourage you to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 now for your free legal consultation.
