When your child is hurt, nothing else matters except helping take away their pain and hurt. At Dudley DeBosier, we understand the overwhelming worry, anger, and uncertainty that follows a child’s injury, especially one caused by someone else’s negligence. We also know that serious injuries can result in significant medical expenses that many families can’t afford on their own.
Our Baton Rouge child injury attorneys are dedicated to helping Louisiana families pursue justice and compensation when negligence leads to serious harm.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
Understanding Child Injury Accidents in Baton Rouge
Children can be hurt in many types of accidents—often, through no fault of their own. In Baton Rouge, children suffer serious injuries every day in places and situations that seem normal or even routine. Our team has experience handling cases involving:
- Auto Accidents: Children can be injured in collisions while passengers in cars or school buses, as pedestrians, or when riding their bike.
- Property-Related Injuries: These types of accidents include slips, trips, and falls and other injuries from unsafe conditions in businesses and residences.
- School and Daycare Incidents: These accidents are especially likely where supervision is lacking, or unsafe conditions exist.
- “Attractive Nuisances”: These include swimming pools, trampolines, playground equipment, or construction sites that naturally draw children’s attention.
- Defective Products: These include dangerous toys, cribs, car seats, or playground equipment.
- Medical Malpractice: Types of medical malpractice that can affect infants and children include misdiagnosis, medication errors, surgical mistakes, and birth injuries.
What Types of Injuries Can You File a Claim For?
The types of accidents discussed above can result in serious, sometimes life-altering injuries, including:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Internal bleeding or organ injuries
- Drowning or near-drowning incidents
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Severe burns
- Poisoning or toxic exposure
- Choking or suffocation injuries
- Adverse reactions to medications
If your child has suffered any of the above injuries, or any other type of injury, in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, cur dedicated Baton Rouge injury lawyers are prepared to help your family get the compensation you deserve.
Pursuing Fair Compensation for Your Child’s Injuries
A serious injury doesn’t just disrupt your child’s life—it disrupts your entire family’s future. Your child may need long-term care, extensive emotional support, and accommodations as they grow and develop.
At Dudley DeBosier, we seek comprehensive compensation that accounts for both current and future needs, including:
Medical Expenses
- Emergency room visits and hospitalization
- Surgeries and specialty care
- Prescription medications
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Medical equipment and assistive devices
- Future medical treatment needs
Family Impact
- Lost wages from parents taking time off work
- In-home caregiving expenses
- Home and vehicle modifications to accommodate permanent disability
- Special education or tutoring services
- Mental health counseling for the child and family
- Loss of quality of life
Future Considerations
- Future medical care as your child grows
- Potential impact on future earning capacity
- Long-term support needs and life care planning
How We Prove Negligence in Child Injury Cases
To hold someone legally accountable for your child’s injury, Louisiana law requires we prove negligence. Our experienced attorneys can establish:
- Duty of Care: The responsible party had a legal obligation to act reasonably and safely (this duty is often heightened when children are involved).
- Breach of Duty: They failed to meet that responsibility.
- Causation: Their failure directly caused your child’s injuries.
- Damages: Your child and family suffered harm as a result.
Louisiana has specific laws regarding premises liability, attractive nuisances, and the responsibility of caregivers that we leverage to build the strongest possible case for your family.
Our Comprehensive Approach to Child Injury Cases
At Dudley DeBosier, we take a family-first approach to every child injury case. Our attorneys will:
- Conduct a thorough investigation to identify all potentially liable parties:
- Schools, daycares, and youth organizations
- Property owners and businesses
- Drivers and transportation providers
- Product manufacturers and distributors
- Healthcare providers and facilities
- Build a compelling case by:
- Gathering medical records and expert opinions
- Documenting the accident scene and preserving evidence
- Interviewing witnesses
- Consulting with life-care planners to project future needs
- Working with child development specialists to understand long-term impacts
- Advocate fiercely for your family by:
- Negotiating aggressively with insurance companies
- Preparing thoroughly for trial if a fair settlement isn’t offered
- Handling all legal and administrative paperwork
- Providing regular updates on your case
- Being available to answer your questions throughout the process
Why Choose Dudley DeBosier for Your Child’s Injury Case
Our firm stands apart because we truly understand what Louisiana families face after a child’s injury. We provide:
- Experience: Decades of combined experience representing injured children
- Compassion: A team that treats your child’s case with the care it deserves
- Resources: Access to medical experts, investigators, and specialists
- Dedication: Attorneys who will fight tirelessly for your child’s future
- Accessibility: Regular communication and updates throughout your case
We believe everyone deserves access to quality legal representation, regardless of financial situation. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis—you won’t pay us anything upfront. Our fee is only collected if we secure compensation for your family, ensuring you can focus on your child’s recovery while we focus on your case.
Let Us Fight for Your Child’s Future
Your child deserves the best possible future—and we’re here to help you fight for it. If your child was injured due to someone else’s negligence in Baton Rouge or anywhere in Louisiana, don’t wait to get help.
Contact Dudley DeBosier today for a free, confidential consultation. We’ll listen to your story, explain your options, and show you how we can help your family move forward.
