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For mothers and fathers in Florida, nothing can be more upsetting than the injury or death of a child. Even the most vigilant parents sometimes cannot protect their children from the negligent or criminal acts of others. Sons and daughters can be hurt or mistreated at school, on the road, at a day care facility, church group or even by a neighbor, friend or relative.

As the most vulnerable members of our society, children are also the most deserving of protection and legal representation. If your child has been hurt or killed, you will likely have many questions during what is an emotionally difficult time for any family.

We won't pressure you. We want you to have all the information you need before you hire a lawyer.

In busy communities like Daytona Beach, Orlando and Jacksonville, some of the most common injuries to children are caused by:

Car Accidents

According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, motor vehicle accidents are the single most common cause of death for people between the ages of 2-34 and numbers from the National Center for Statistics and Analysis show that nearly 250,000 children are injured each year in car accidents. Of those, about 2,000 die from their injuries. If your child has been hurt or killed on the streets or highways of Florida, you could have a case. Before you hire a lawyer, get our free book revealing the Five Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim. It's obligation free.

Dog bites

In Florida, it is also all too common for children to be hurt as a result of an unattended or poorly trained dog. Dog bites to children can lead to serious injury, scarring or death. Florida's state laws about dogs are clear and enforce strict liability on owners for a bite that causes injury to a human being. Dogs in FL do not need to have a history of violence to be deemed dangerous, but studies show some breeds are consistently more problematic than others. Numbers say around 4.7 million dog bites occur in the average year. If your child is one of those, you may not need a lawyer but you should know your legal rights prior to hiring a lawyer or filing a suit.

Child Abuse

As one of the most difficult issues Florida residents face today, experience counts when dealing with child abuse cases. Parents who put their trust in schools, day care facilities, neighbors, relatives or even their church deserve to know their children will be properly cared for and safe. If you suspect child abuse is happening in your area, seek help. If your child has been a victim of any kind of abuse, you may not need an attorney, but get free valuable information here before you decide.

Other common causes of injuries to children include:

Burns
Falls
Defective products
Bike accidents

If your son or daughter has been hurt, get the facts about your child injury case before you act.

Zimmet & Quarles is located in Daytona Beach, FL and serves clients from Orlando to Jacksonville.

Cities: Daytona Beach, Orlando, Jacksonville, Orange City, Deltona, Palm Coast, New Smyrna Beach, Flagler Beach, Sanford, Ormond Beach, Port Orange.

Counties: Volusia, Orange, Duval, Seminole, Flagler.

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Am I Liable For My Child's Actions?
Description: Parents may wonder if they are legally responsible for any injuries or damage that their children cause. There is no bright line rule in Florida that says all parents are responsible for their child's actions before the age of X. However, certain circumstances exist where parents are liable for their child's actions.
Can You Be Sued If Your Child Loans A Friend His ATV And The Friend Is Injured?
Description: This development is important for parents to be aware of whether they live in Orlando, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville or anywhere else in Florida. As parents, we can be liable for the actions of our children. Depending on the circumstances, parents can be liable for the consequences that came from their child simply allowing a friend to drive their ATV.
The Long Arm of NICA: Two ways NICA will prevent you from filing a negligence lawsuit if your child develops a neurological injury in a hospital nursery.
Description: Reveals how NICA will prevent you from filing a negligence lawsuit even if your child develops a neurological injury in a hospital nursery. Don't let this happen to you.
NICA Gets Aggressive with Injured Florida Children and their Parents
Description: The Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) lost a case on appeal recently in which it took a page from underhanded insurance company tactics and attempted to deny benefits to deserving claimants. Injured children and their parents should be wary when dealing with this agency.
How to spot child abuse: know the signs
Description: Child abuse is all to common and preventable. If we take the time to notice a few telltale signs and act on them, we can help prevent child abuse and save a child from a life of trauma and even death
Florida Law Treats Child Injuries Differently than Other Injuries
Description: Children are different than adults and should be treated as such. Florida law recognizes their more vulnerable nature and treats child injuries differently than adult injuries. Here's how ...
Florida’s Statute of Limitation for Sexual Abuse Claims Against Children Who Only Remember Their Abuse Much Later In Life
Description: Florida has one of the very best civil statutes of limitation regarding child abuse. Florida legislators have recognized that child abuse victims are not always able to remember their abuse because of the psychological trauma it inflicts.
Helpful Resources For Parents of Children With Birth-Related Neurological Injuries
Description: Helpful Resources For Parents of Children With Birth-Related Neurological Injuries
FAQ: Birth Related Neurological Injuries and NICA
Description: Frequently Asked Questions by parents of children with birth-related neurological injuries:
An Introduction to Florida's Birth Related Neurological Injury Laws (NICA)
Description: The Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) was established by the Florida Legislature to protect Florida doctors at the expense of neurologically damaged infants and their families. NICA protects doctors by limiting the amount of money they are responsible for when they cause a baby to have brain damage.

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ShakenBaby.org
Description: Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a serious brain injury which occurs when a frustrated caregiver shakes a child,
usually to stop them from crying. It is considered a serious form of child abuse.

SBA draws its strength from its volunteers working toward serving the needs of victims and families and infusing public awareness into the fabric of our society!
ParentsAnonymous.org
Description: Get the help you need to be a better parent.
DontShake.com
Description: Dealing with a crying baby can be very hard, and parents often don't realize just how frustrating it is until they are in a stressful situation. No one thinks they will shake their infant, but research shows crying as the number one trigger leading caregivers to violently shake and injure babies.

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