Vancouver, WA Child Injury Lawyers

What are the causes of accidental injuries to children?

Philbrook Law has the experience and resources to handle all types of accidents that cause injuries to children. Our Vancouver, WA personal injury and wrongful death lawyers represent parents and children when the following types of accident harm or take the life of your child:

• Car accidents. The leading cause of injury and death for children is motor vehicle accidents. Children are more prone to serious injuries and deaths in car accidents than adults because of their smaller size. The impact of a collision on a child is greater than it is on adults. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nearly 1,100 children 14 and younger died in traffic accidents in 2020 in the US. In 2020, more than 139,000 children were injured in car accidents in the US. Children are also more susceptible to injuries and fatalities if they are struck while riding their bicycles or scooters, or when crossing the street. We represent families in any lawsuit where a negligent party caused harm.
• Dog bites and attacks. According to the US National Institutes of Health, there are more than 337,000 emergency room visits for dog bites in the US every year. Children under 9 years of age account for 2/3 of ER admissions. Children, especially young children, don’t understand how dangerous dogs (even friendly dogs) are. Due to their smaller size, children are more likely to suffer facial dog bites. The bites are also more likely to be deeper, wider, and longer than bites to adults. Dog bites can cause facial scarring, diseases, bleeding, infections, broken bones, torn muscles, and other damage. Generally, dog owners in Washington State are strictly liable for any bites or attacks by their dogs.
• Swimming pool accidents and drownings. Drowning is the fourth leading cause of injury or death for kids, though swimming pools pose many risks. At Philbrook Law, we hold public and private swimming pool owners accountable when they fail to enclose their pools, provide warnings, hire lifeguards, inspect drains, follow chemical regulations and manufacturer recommendations, and take other precautions to protect your child. We also file child injury claims against manufacturers and the people or organizations responsible for supervising the use of a swimming pool.
• Defective products. Our Vancouver, WA child injury lawyers pursue claims against manufacturers when their defective products harm or take the life of your child. Some of the products known as dangerous for children include poorly designed, manufactured, or marketed mattresses, cribs, highchairs, strollers, car seats, car restraints, toys, flammable clothing, and other products. Unsafe baby products, like inclined sleepers or toys with small pieces, can lead to suffocation – the second leading cause of death and injury for children.
• Dangerous properties. Falls are the second most common cause of childhood injuries and deaths. We pursue claims against schools, daycare centers, summer camps, youth organizations, and other entities when the failure to inspect and supervise their premises causes your child to slip and fall, be attacked due to negligent security, or be harmed in any other preventable way.

Other types of accidents in Vancouver that may harm your child include school bus accidents, accidents because your child’ curiosity attracts them to dangerous situations (such as trampolines), and many others.