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When children are injured, it can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for both the child and their family. In addition to dealing with the physical and emotional impact of the injury, there may also be legal implications involved. If your child has been injured due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, it is important to seek legal representation from a Schaumburg child injury lawyer from our personal injury law firm. Get in touch with our personal injury attorneys today.

How Can a Lawyer Help with a Child Injury Case in Schaumburg?

What Illinois Laws Protect Children from Injuries?

In Illinois, laws like the Child Passenger Protection Act mandate safety restraints for kids in vehicles to prevent injuries. The Illinois Premises Liability Act also gives property owners a legal duty to keep their premises safe for visitors, including children, to prevent accidents. Most cases settle before they go to court, but we have the experience to take the case to trial if necessary to pursue a fair settlement.

What Is a Child Injury in Schaumburg?

In Illinois, a child injury is defined as any physical or emotional harm caused to a person under the age of 18. This can include injuries sustained in accidents, such as car crashes or slip and falls, as well as severe injuries such as intentional acts of harm by others.

What Compensation May Be Available for Injuries to a Child?

An experienced lawyer can help with the legal process to recover compensation, including:

  • Medical expenses: hospital stays, medical bills for surgeries, medication, physical therapy, and future medical treatments (based on the child’s needs)
  • Pain and suffering: for the child’s physical pain and emotional distress
  • Lost earnings: parents could be compensated for lost wages
  • Disability or disfigurement: permanent or long-term effects

What Common Accidents Lead to Personal Injury Claims for Children?

There are several types of accidents that commonly lead to child injuries, including:

  • Motor vehicle accidents: one of the leading causes of child injuries
  • Playground accidents: falls and equipment malfunctions
  • Swimming pool accidents: drowning and near-drowning incidents are common
  • Animal attacks: dog bites, a top cause of injury claims involving children

Common injuries range from minor scrapes and bruises to serious injuries that include broken bones, head injuries, drowning, near-drowning, internal injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and emotional trauma. The most serious accidents can involve permanent disabilities and wrongful death.

Who Can Be Held Liable for an Injury to a Child in Schaumburg, IL?

Who May Be Liable in Child Injury Cases in Schaumburg?

If a child is injured due to someone else’s negligence, an experienced personal injury lawyer can identify responsible parties including:

  • Property owners who have the duty to ensure their premises are safe for visitors, especially children.
  • Product manufacturers, if a child is injured by a defective product.
  • Caregivers or daycare providers must ensure children’s safety.

A lawyer can gather accident reports, expert statements, and other evidence quickly to prove negligence.

Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for My Child’s Injury?

In most cases, a parent or legal guardian and their personal injury lawyer can file a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of their child if the child is under 18 years old.

This allows their experienced personal injury attorney to seek compensation for their child’s damages in personal injury cases and hold the responsible party accountable for their actions.

Under Illinois law, the statute of limitations (735 ILCS 5/13-211) for a personal injury lawsuit must generally be filed two years after an accident. However, for minors, this two-year period does not start until their 18th birthday, giving them until they are 20 years old to file a lawsuit.

Contact a Schaumburg Personal Injury Lawyer Today

If your child has suffered serious injuries in a car accident or other mishap, contact our Schaumburg-Chicago child injury lawyers for legal guidance regarding how to pursue maximum compensation.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers in Schaumburg have the knowledge and resources to handle these complex cases and fight for your child’s full and fair compensation. We offer a free consultation to discuss your injured child’s case, and we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no legal fees unless we win your case.

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Get help from a Schaumburg child injury lawyer when your child has been injured in an accident caused by someone else's negligence.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a laborer that was injured due to carbon monoxide exposure.
$1.3 Million
Recovery for a union truck driver who was rear-ended while transporting concrete.
$1.25 Million
Recovered for a veteran who sustained severe leg and arm injuries in a motorcycle collision.  (Policy Limits)
$1 Million
Recovery in just 90 days for the family of a Good Samaritan who was tragically killed on an expressway while helping a stranded motorist.
$1 Million
Recovery for a child burned in a house fire.
$875,000
Recovery for a 38-year-old man who suffered neck and back injuries requiring lumbar and cervical disc replacement surgeries after a rear-end motor vehicle accident.
$800,000
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company.  The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$500,000
$500,000 Policy limit settlement for a 48-year-old woman injured in a Cook County head-on collision after another driver made an unsafe left turn into traffic.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$300,000
Recovery for a 16-year-old girl who suffered a skull fracture after her e-bike struck a metal driveway marker placed along the roadway.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident.  (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident.  (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$250,000
Recovered for an individual who suffered a severe knee injury after a slip and fall on a wet floor at a Will County retail store.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovered for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovered for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for an 84-year-old man who suffered severe shoulder injuries, including a rotator cuff tear, after tripping on an unsecured cord at a festival.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
$150,000
Recovered for a 35 year-old driver who suffered multiple disc herniations after being rear-ended by a semi-truck at a Cook County stoplight.
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