Serious Injuries to Infants, Children or Teenagers
It is a heartbreaking and helpless feeling when your son or daughter is seriously injured. Your child is hurting and scared and traumatized. You worry whether he or she will recover or how the injury will affect physical or emotional development down the road.
The Des Moines personal injury lawyers of Galligan & Reid, P.C., are sensitive to the special needs and unique legal issues when children are the victims of accidents. If your child was injured through the negligence of others, we provide the experienced and aggressive advocacy to maximize compensation, including damages for permanent harm.
We have represented children injured in auto collisions, bicycle accidents, dog attacks, swimming pool or playground accidents, day care accidents, falls and other tragedies. Whatever the circumstances, contact us today to explore your potential claims in a free consultation.
Iowa Injured Child Attorneys
We have handled every type of injury to children, including but not limited to broken bones and fractures, facial injuries, brain injury, severe burns and dog bites. With children, we are attuned to the medical issues associated with the age of the child and type of injury, including:
- Incomplete healing or complications
- Stunted growth or uneven growth
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Physical disability
- Psychological trauma
Children bounce back and adapt quickly, but they may suffer setbacks in their recovery. They may be haunted by phobias and anxieties after the accident. They may be subjected to taunts and ostracism by their peers. We consider the whole child, the future and the full impact, and we commonly consult with life care planners, child psychologists, economists and other professionals when the injuries are profound and permanent.
Des Moines Playground Injury Attorneys
Choosing a law firm to handle your child's personal injury case is an important decision. To discuss our experience with these cases and how we can help, call or e-mail Galligan & Reid today for a free consultation.
