Are Children Injured More Frequently Than Adults?

What we find is not so much that adults are injured more than kids but, instead, adults bring an action against the offender more than children’s families for many reasons. First of all, adults have access to more resources to bring a case. Second, adults protect their rights and seek redress. Third, adults reconcile issues of evidence and what transpired better than children. Finally, proving liability in cases involving adults is often easier to determine who was at fault compared to incidents involving children. These reasons should show you why we see adult injuries in Illinois courts more than we see actions on behalf of children.

Though children’s cases of injuries might be rarer and harder to prove, that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth filing. Any child can be the victim of medical malpractice, car accidents, animal attacks, or countless other kinds of harm. When this happens, severe injuries and long-term damage are likely to come as well. It is vital to take legal action quickly to ensure that the child receives the financial compensation they deserve. Speak with the child and record any memories he or she has. Gather any evidence that remains. Obtain the contact information of the other parties involved in the incident. Contact the police if the child’s safety is threatened. These are just a few of the things a child and his parents must do to make a case for damages. A qualified attorney should handle the rest of the claim that involves significant legal work.