Child and Pediatric Injuries

Chicago Attorney for Injury Cases Involving Minor Children

As parents, we place our trust and faith in businesses, schools and park districts to keep our children safe when they are under their care. When these groups take on the responsibility for caring for another person’s child, they must maintain the best and highest standards for safety. That includes implementing appropriate policies designed to keep children safe, training all staff on how to implement the policies and enforcing the policies when appropriate. When those responsible for caring for children do not follow these rules and do not enforce these rules, it can have horrible consequences for children and their families.

For parents, nothing is more heartbreaking and nerve-wracking than watching a child suffer after an injury or accident, especially when the injury is the result of another person’s negligence. When such situations arise, it is critical that you are able to place your trust in a caring, dedicated legal team that fights for your child’s rights.

At Pullano & Siporin, our attorneys understand the challenges facing the families of injured children and are fully dedicated to the pursuit of justice on their behalf. We have decades of experience in helping clients in all types of personal injury cases maximize their compensation and get what they deserve.

We work with families of children who have experienced injuries such as:

Brain injuries (including oxygen deprivation)
Birth injuries
Spinal injuries
Bone fractures
Burns from fireworks or household fires
Ingestion of household products
Scarring or disfigurement
Dog bites

Get passionate legal representation from our injury lawyers

We hired Mat after our daughter was severely injured at a kids gym because the staff was not paying attention. Other lawyers told us that we could not win because we signed a waiver. Mat was not fazed. Mat explained to us the law and how it applied to the facts of our case. It resulted in a signficiant settlement for our daughter.

My daugther was badly burned when a cell phone exploded. Mat and Rick were recommended to us because of their experience handling these cases. I knew we hired the right firm because they knew exactly what to do immediately. We can't thank them enough.

When I was in high school, I suffered a crush injury to my leg in a car crash. I missed out on a lot of sports my senior year as a result. Rick really understood how difficult that was for me as sports were so important to me growing up. There was no one else I could imagine fighting for me harder than Rick and the rest of the team. I am forever indebted to them.

FAQs.

Why are injuries to children different than other cases?

A child can be injured due to the neglect of many, including gyms, adventure parks, coaches, park districts, teachers and school districts, spiritual leaders, manufacturers of dangerous products and amusement parks. The law applicable to each of these types of incidents is different. Working with lawyers that have experience representing children injured by these types of businesses or individuals is imperative because hiring the wrong lawyer can result in your child’s rights being unprotected.

What if I signed a “waiver of liability” for my child?

Many times, places require parents to sign a “waiver” in order for their child to participate in the sport, the event or play at the facility. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the event, oftentimes the “waiver” form does NOT prevent you from pursuing a claim. Businesses do not get the right to act carelessly when caring for children simply because a parent signed a one paragraph document. If that were true, businesses could pay no attention to safety and avoid being held accountable. If that were true, the health and safety of kids would be severely jeopardized. As a result, there are many circumstances where a “waiver of liability” is not an automatic bar to filing a claim. This is why contacting an experienced injury attorney is so important to help navigate you through this unique type of case.

What makes Pullano & Siporin a good match for my family's legal needs?

Our team understands the devastating impact a child’s injury can have on a family. We make it our mission to earn your trust from the first moment you call. We listen to your needs and take the time to fully understand all of the details of your situation. We make obtaining maximum compensation for your child’s injuries our top priority and devote personal attention to you throughout every step of your case so we can get through the case without unnecessary delays. Ultimately, our goal is to put you and your child in the best position to succeed.

What are the challenges we are likely to face in a child injury case?

Depending on the child’s age at the time they were injured, they may not be able to explain exactly what happened, how they are feeling or what they experiencing after an injury. This can be a challenge, but an experienced trial attorney should know how to deal with these situations. This is where we rely on other witnesses, including pediatric orthopedic specialists and brain injury specialists, to help explain exactly what is going on. Also, one of the primary concerns every parent has is whether their child will experience any long term or permanent effects from this injury. While children often heal well, that is not always the case. We take these issues into consideration as we seek to maximize your child’s compensation.