Injuries to Children

Central Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers

Lancaster ● York ● Harrisburg

An injury can have lasting effects on someone's life. Few things are worse than a child being injured in an accident caused by someone else's negligence. Our attorneys understand the impact an injury can have on a child's life — developmentally and emotionally. We obtain compensation on behalf of children and their families so they are able to make as full a recovery as possible. We understand these types of injuries and have recovered of millions of dollars in compensation for children and their families.

Call 1-866-587-9177 or contact our law office online for a free consultation.

Our attorneys have represented children and their families involved in a variety of childhood injury accidents:

• Automobile accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Playground accidents
• Dog bites
• Amusement park accidents
• Swimming pool accidents

Adults injured in accidents generally have two years after the accident in which to file a personal injury claim caused by negligence of another person. However, under Pennsylvania law, a child can file a personal injury claim up to two years after they have turned 18. If a child was injured at age 14, he or she can file a claim up to two years after turning 18.

Child Development and Injuries

Serious fractures and head injuries can damage growth plates. These types of injuries can impede a child's physical development, as well as cause lifelong injuries and complications.

In order to fully understand the present and long-term effects of a childhood injury, it is critical to have a full medical evaluation. Our lawyers have handled numerous child injury cases, and are experienced in understanding the consequence of and effects of such injuries to children. We will make sure you child's case is handled properly and thoroughly so that your child will receive all the compensation her or she will need throughout his lifetime.

We accept cases on a contingency fee basis in childhood injury cases. This risk-free representation means that you will only pay us if your child receives fair compensation.

For more information on childhood injuries, or to schedule a free consultation in one of our four Pennsylvania law offices, please call 1-866-587-9177, or contact us online.