If you need legal help in filing suit for a child’s injury, the seasoned personal injury attorneys at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP are here to help. We understand that many injuries can be life-changing for children and their families. Whether you are coping with injuries related to a car accident, a vicious dog bite, or an accident on school or government property, our Cypress child injury lawyers are ready to take on any person or entity to get you the compensation your family deserves.
Child Accident Injuries and Long-Term Challenges
Some injuries that children endure are likely to heal quickly compared to adults. Even minor sprains, strains and soft tissue damage—like a sprained ankle or wrist, for instance—are extremely painful for any victim. Still, a younger child will probably heal well from a soft tissue injury, provided they can stay still and rest for weeks or months. During that rest period, a child may:
- Miss a lot of school, making schoolwork more difficult
- Take prescription pain medication, which may make schoolwork difficult
- Miss social opportunities and extracurricular activities, which affects their social development and future prospects
These “minor” accidents can also cause lifelong physical issues. Once a tendon is damaged, it is far more likely to be reinjured repeatedly throughout a person’s life, limiting their physical abilities and overall enjoyment of life.
Trauma and Psychological Scarring
The human brain takes many years to develop, and a scary, painful accident will very likely imprint on a child’s mind and personality. After a vicious dog attack, the child may develop a lifelong, overwhelming and irrational fear of dogs. If the child was in a car accident, they may struggle to ride happily in a car and may find getting a driver’s license very challenging later.
Parents and families of injured children are also experiencing emotional turmoil. They may be wondering how to pay for medical bills, ongoing physical therapy, medications and more. Often, one parent will stay home from work to care for an injured child. Sometimes, a family will need to hire extra help during this difficult time. These costs all add up quickly, so they need a skilled Cypress child injury lawyer to manage a claim.
Child Injuries and Long-Term Physical Damage
Visible physical scars can have tremendous effects on a person and may be life-changing for children. Peers may become reluctant to socialize with the injured child, who must then live with feelings of loneliness and isolation. In the most extreme child injury cases, a youngster may face a changed future if employment and marriage prospects are affected by scarring or amputation.
This is why it is so important that families contact a skilled Cypress child injury lawyer right away.
Learn How Our Cypress Child Injury Lawyers Can Help
We at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP are ready to stand up for your child and your family. While this may be your first time dealing with potentially life-altering child accident injuries, we have helped many families get the compensation they deserve. Reach out today to schedule your appointment with a talented Cypress child injury lawyer. We will work tirelessly for you and your family during this difficult time.
