Florida Child Injury Lawyer Blog

As we count down the days to summer, more and more children are spending more time outdoors playing in neighborhoods and local parks. The Florida Department of Health and Safe Kids Florida, a non profit organization, are advising parents and caregivers to be on the look out for safety hazards to children. Tragically, over 400 children under the age of 14 died from unintentional injuries in 2007. Another 6000 children were hospitalized due to unintentional injuries.

Some of the most serious injuries to children include spinal cord injuries. Many, but not all, of these injuries could have been prevented with safety precautions by parents, caregivers, as well as children.

Some basic measure that parents and caregivers can and should implement are the following:

Parents and caregivers should never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even with windows open or for short periods of time.

Parents and caregivers should lock vehicle doors and trunks. Keys and remote controls should be kept out of the reach of children.

Parents and caregivers should ensure that playground equipment is frequently inspected and kept in good maintenance and repair.

Parents and caregivers should be diligent in supervising children in and near water. Even momentary breaks of supervision can lead to tragic injuries and even wrongful death.

Parents and caregivers should keep poisons including household cleaning products, medications, pesticides, and alcoholic beverages out of the reach of children.

You can read more about safety tips for Florida children at Protect Florida Kids From Unintentional Injuries.

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Inflatable bounce houses are common sites in cities and towns big and small throughout Florida and the rest of the United States. Children love to play in them and jump around. Unfortunately, bounce houses are the site of serious personal injuries for children as well. Personal injuries and even wrongful deaths can occur especially when safety rules are not followed. In Washington State, a three year old boy died (Jacob Pierce) when an adult jumper fell on the little boy and crushed his skull. It is always important to separate children from adults. Furthermore, it is important to separate children by size and age. In Pop Warner Football, 110 pound boys do not play in the same games as 70 pound boys. This should work the same for bounce houses.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that almost 5000 injuries resulted during the use of bounce houses between 1997 and 2004. Between 2002 and 2005, 4 people were reported to lose their lives during bounce house use / play. The ages of the victims were between 14 and 24. As you can see, young children, teenagers, and, yes, adults are all at risk for injury with bounce house use / play.

You can read more about this bounce houses - dangers and safety tips at Fatal Fun - Inflatable Bounce Houses.

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Children are at high risk for head trauma as compared to other age groups. The two children groups identified to be at the highest risk for head trauma are 4 year olds and the age range between 15 and 19 years of age. Head injury symptoms include headaches or neck pain, confusion or mood change, light headedness, loss of balance, nausea, ringing in the ears, memory problems, concentration problems, decision making problems. and sensitivity to light. If any of these symptoms are present and last longer than 15 minutes, medical experts recommend that the child be examined by fire rescue and / or a local emergency room department. Time is of the essence in diagnosing and treating a head injury.

Dr. Duane E. Dede, a co-director of the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic based at the University of Florida Health Center, advises that any brain injury should be treated seriously and necessary medical precautions should be taken.

It is estimated that 1.4 million suffer traumatic brain injury by a bump, jolt, or blow to the head every year. The primary causes of TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) are automobile accidents and falls.

You can read more about brain injuries, risks, and tips at A Head's Up on Trauma - Even a Simple Bump Should be Treated as a Serious Injury.

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The parent of a Florida child can pursue a claim for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life on behalf of the child when a child is seriously injured. What about the parents injuries, losses, and damages? Can a parent collect for the loss of companionship of the child when the child is seriously injured but does not die as a result of the injuries. The answer in Florida is "Yes". The loss of companionship in Florida to a parent of an injured child is called "Filial Consortium". The logical follow up question is as follows: What period of time can a jury award the loss of Filial Consortium to a parent? The answer is "until the child reaches the age of majority" which is 18 in the State of Florida. This very issue was addressed in a Supreme Court of Florida case. In a case against the Broward County School Board, the Supreme Court determined that the damages to a parent for the loss of Filial Consortium (companionship to the parent from the child) can be awarded for a time period from the injury to the child's 18th birthday. As such, if a 15 year old was seriously injured but did not die, parents can pursue a claim for themselves for the loss of Filial Consortium from the age of 15 to 18 or roughly 3 years. Florida Wrongful Death cases are subject to different standards and statutes.

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More than 53 million children nationwide spend over 25 % of their waking hours in school or on school grounds. Over the years, I have handled several playground and school related injuries. Teachers and other school employees have a duty to supervise children at school. This especially applies to elementary aged students. Supervising would include watching out for the children on the playground and other parts of the school. It also involves watching out for bullies and other school related violence. Sometimes, a child gets hurt from a innocent prank gone wrong. The prank took place because children were not properly supervised. Whether it is on the bus, sports fields, or classroom, parents like myself relay on teachers and other school employees to watch over our children. Attentiveness and safety measures can and do avoid problems and injuries. You can learn more about school and playground related injuries at Safe Kids USA - a website that whose "mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under."

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Florida has great weather year round which allows for the use of bounce houses year round at backyard birthday parties, neighborhood parties, schools, churches, and parks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that approximately 4900 injuries resulted in emergency room visits in 2004. There have even been deaths that have occurred in bounce houses. Many serious injuries and deaths have resulted from the lack of supervision and the presence of older children or adults with younger children. Unsupervised, many children attempt stunts that are very dangerous which in turn result in head injuries and other injuries. Good behavior by the children and constant supervision by parents and caregivers can help prevent injuries to children while playing in a bounce house.

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Florida Day Care / Child Care facilities must inspect and maintain outdoor and playground equipment in a safe manner. The facility has a duty pursuant to Rule 65C-22.002 Physical Environment (4) Outdoor Play Area to place personnel in position so that all children playing in the Outdoor Play Area can be observed and so that direct supervision can be provided. This rule also provides for the amount of space, fencing, and other specifications for the outdoor play area. Many children are injured outside of the Florida Day Care / Child Care facilities when child care personnel fail to properly supervise children during recess, free play, and sports like kickball. It is important that the outdoor area is clean and free from hazards like dangerous shrubberies, abandoned furniture and kitchen appliances, tools, sharp objects, garbage, construction debris, and other dangers. Many Florida child injuries can be easily avoided with better supervision, maintenance, common sense, consistency, and hard work on the part of the Florida Day Care / Child Care facility and its employees.

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In Florida and the rest of the United States, 1000 children per week head to a local emergency room for skateboard and scooter related injuries. In Jacksonville, Florida, children frequently are seen at Wolfson's Children's Hospital, Nemours Clinic, Baptist Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, and Orange Park Medical Center. Some parents take their children to urgent care clinics like Solantic Urgent Care Center and other facilities. Most injuries from skateboard and scooters are injuries to the extremities (i.e. arms and / or legs). Fractures to the wrists and ankles are the most common injuries.

Most injuries result from falls from the skateboard. I have read articles and recommendations that children 5 and under should stay off of skateboards and scooters due to balance and coordination development. If a child rides on a skateboard or scooter, the following safety tips are recommended:

1. Helmets. Proper head gear is vital for children. It is suggested that your child use a helmet that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission standards.

2. Padding. Padding is available for wrists, knees, and elbows.

3. Basic Clothing / Shoes. Long sleeve shirts and long pants could help reduce or avoid road rash and lacerations.

4. Parental Supervision. Parental supervision is vital to keep your child safe and other children safe as well. Keep your child on a flat smooth surface. Make sure that your child plays it safe and avoids tricks and stunts that can land your child or a friend in a local emergency room. You can read more about Skateboard and Scooter Injuries and Safety Tips at the Riley Hospital for Children Web Site.

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Photographs are extremely important pieces of evidence when documenting an injury to a Florida child caused by the negligence of another person or business. Most mobile telephones have cameras built in. Some camera phones are better than others. I typically advise clients to take photographs with a regular or digital camera to make sure that the photographs clearly document the injuries or the site of an accident. In my law practice, photographs have been pivotal in documenting the following:

Vehicle damage;
Intersections;
Skid marks;
Dangerous floors, parking lots, stairs, and other conditions;
Damage to barriers, trees, and roadways;
Lacerations, burns, and cuts;
Stitches, staples, and surgical incisions;
Bruises and welts;
Facial injuries;
Eye injuries;
Scarring; and
Dog bites.

If you do not have a camera, ask to borrow one or buy a disposable camera. Sometimes, the photograph is the most important evidence on a case. Of course, it is helpful to have the advise, consultation, and representation on a Florida child injury matter in order to make sure the photographs and other evidence are properly preserved and presented to support a claim or lawsuit.

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Is a Liability Waiver or Release as to a Child's Injury Valid in Florida? Under recent Florida case law, these type of waivers or releases have been deemed invalid and against the public policy of the State of Florida. If possible, parents and guardians should not sign these waivers or releases. However, commercial enterprises often times will not allow a child to participate if the waiver or release is not signed. The signed waiver or release does not grant the commercial enterprise or business immunity in any manner in the State of Florida. In Applegate v. Cable Water Ski, a 5 year old was injured while being pulled on a wakeboard. The parents signed a waiver prior to the injury. A lawsuit was filed and the water ski company tried to run away from liability by presenting the signed waiver or release. The Fifth District Court of Appeal rules that such waivers and releases were invalid. The Court notes that non-profit organizations like charities and schools may be subject to different rulings than commercial enterprises. If you signed a waiver or release at Pump It Up or some other commercial enterprise or business, your child's rights are still intact. Do not be fooled or misled by the self serving forms that are written for the so called protection of these businesses. If you have any questions about a child injury, it is helpful to contact an experienced Florida child injury lawyer to review waivers, releases, the facts of the case, and your child's rights.

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Florida children suffer personal injuries from slip and fall incidents every day in Jacksonville and other cities in Florida as well as the rest of the United States. People say that accidents happen and child will fall. These statements are true; however many injuries result of the carelessness of another person. A property owner has a duty to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe manner. Customers and visitors do not visit areas open to the public at their own risks. Whether it is a supermarket, Wal Mart or Target type of store, or any other business for that matter including government offices, the floors, common walk ways, bathrooms, and other areas need to be maintained in a safe condition. If there is a danger in place whether it is a hole in the floor or a leaking air conditioner, the property owner or manager should repair the problem at least post signs, cones, and / or barricades to warn visitors especially children of these dangerous areas and conditions. It is also important for parents to keep an close watch on their children. If you have any questions about a slip and fall type of injury, it is helpful to have the advice and representation of a Florida child injury lawyer. Each case is different and evaluated on its own facts and merits.

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Florida public and private schools, day care centers, and summer camps are responsible for teaching and supervising our children. Parents and caregivers rely on public schools and private businesses to watch over our children. While schools are not responsible for every injury or problem that arises, Florida schools and their employees, agents, and even volunteers are responsible for injuries to children that are caused by negligence.

Negligent supervision in the setting of a Florida school, day care, or summer camp requires the following elements:

1. The existence of a teacher-student OR counselor - camper relationship giving rise to a legal duty to supervise the child;

2. Negligent breach of that duty (failure to act reasonably under the circumstances); and

3. Causation of the child's injury by the teacher's / counselor's negligence.

Each case should be evaluated based on its own facts and an analysis of the applicable Florida statues and Florida cases on point. As a child advocate and a Florida child injury lawyer, I know that the safety, welfare, and health of the child are all important. Parents of an injured child can greatly benefit by educating themselves of their rights and responsibilities under Florida law. A Jacksonville child injury lawyer can review the case which may include but would not be limited to evaluating the site of the injury, researching the law, reviewing medical records and bills, and working with safety experts and others to determine the cause of the injury.

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Summer camp is a tradition in Florida and the United States. Whether your child goes to a day camp or sleep away camp, there are great benefits to summer camp. The goal of summer camp is to enrich the lives of your children. Unfortunately, unexpected events like personal injuries, fractures, lacerations, head injuries, and drownings take place in summer camps. Some can be avoided with better safety measures, supervision, and judgment. Other incidents cannot be avoided. Pediatrics - The Official Journal of The American Academy of Pediatrics published an interesting article / study on injuries in summer camps at Illness and Injury Among Children Attending Summer Camp in the United States The study noted that some activities like horseback riding and capture the flag resulted in a higher incidence of injury.

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Traumatic child injuries in Florida including automobile accident, falls, sports injuries, diving injuries, trampoline injuries, and violent injuries (gun shots / stabbings) account for most spinal cord injuries. The spinal cord consists of a bundle of nerves that carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Most spinal cord injuries occur in the neck ( cervical ) region. According to the Children's Hospital Boston, there are a variety of symptoms that can be associated with a spinal cord injury. You can read more about this topic at My Child Has Spinal Cord Injury - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment.

Legal matters and representation of a child with a spinal cord injury can be quite complex. There are a variety of issues to address including but not limited to liability ( fault ), causation, automobile insurance, homeowners insurance, business insurance, health insurance, medical bills - past and future, medical treatment, life care plans, surgery, guardianship, settlement, annuity purchase, loss of support and services for the parents and guardians, and other issues. Whether a child sustains a spinal cord injury or lesser injury, it is helpful to have the advocacy and advice of a Florida child injury lawyer / attorney for these matters.

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Florida children acquire or are inflicted with traumatic brain injuries from automobile accidents, playground incidents, day care injuries, slips and falls, sports related injuries, and other causes. Some refer to traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a brain injury or head injury. Traumatic brain injury is caused when sudden trauma damages the brain. Traumatic brain injury occurs when the head suddenly and violently hits an object or when an object goes through or pierces the skull and damages the brain tissue. Symptoms for traumatic brain injury can range from mild to moderate to severe. Some victims of traumatic brain injury experience loss of consciousness and others do not. Other symptoms of traumatic brain injury include the follows: headache, light headedness, dizziness blurred vision, tired eyes, ringing in the ears, bad taste in the mouth, mood change, lethargy, change in sleep patterns, memory problems, concentration problems, attention, and thinking and cognitive defects.

Some children who sustain a traumatic brain injury are affected for life. Since the brain is very fragile, treatment for traumatic brain injury can be quite limited. It is important to get evaluation and treatment for traumatic brain injury by professionals including but not limited to neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychologists, psychiatrists, and / or neuro-pscychologists. The National Institute of Health has some good resources and information for traumatic brain injury at Traumatic Brain Injury - Hope Through Research.

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Crocs are great, convenient, and relatively inexpensive shoes. Kids in Jacksonville Florida and across the nation wear crocs and love them. Unfortunately, there are reported incidents where children in Crocs have suffered personal injuries on escalators. A recent incident took place at the Atlanta Hartsfield Airport when 3 year old Lexi Pregliasco had her foot trapped on an escalator. The foot was trapped for 15 minutes (according to her mother) before airport officials could get it loose. Lexi was later diagnosed with three fractured toes which required surgery. There is a video posted at the WJXT News 4 Website that covers this incident - Girl, 3, Injured on Airport Escalator. There have been other reported incidents of Croc Escalator injuries as well.

Kathy, the author and founder of www.safemama.com, also wrote an article about Crocs and Escalator Injuries. www.safemama.com is a good resource to check out safety issues, product recalls, and child health matters.

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"My child was injured in a Florida Day Care Center - What can I do?" As a Jacksonville Florida personal injury attorney, I am frequently asked this question about injured children in day care centers. Unfortunately, day care center operators and their employees fail to provide a safe environment or fail to supervise children under their care. When the environment is unsafe or a child is not properly supervised, injuries and some times deaths result. Injuries include lacerations, abrasions, fractures, and eye injuries. If you suspect that your child has been injured as a result of negligence or carelessness at a Jacksonville or other Florida Day Care Center, call a Florida child personal injury lawyer to represent and enforce your child's rights.

If injuries resulted from negligence or carelessness, compensation can be pursued for the child's mental pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. In addition, parents can be compensated for the loss of services and companionship of the child.

The Florida Department of Health provides a good overview of child care centers and the required inspections and requirements for these facilities. There is also good information on reporting deficient child care centers. Go to Florida Child Care Center Overview for more information.

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When there is a wrongful death in Florida, a spouse and minor children can recover damages for mental pain and suffering and for lost parental companionship due to a parent's death. Under Florida's Wrongful Death Act, a minor child is defined as a child under 25 years of age. If there is no surviving spouse or the decedent was divorced at the time of death, then adult children can recover damages for mental pain and suffering and lost parental companionship. There is an exception for medical malpractice cases in Florida. A person must be survived by a spouse or minor children (under the age of 25) to recover damages for mental pain and suffering and for lost parental companionship.

Wrongful death cases can be quite complex and and it is important to obtain the advice and representation of a Jacksonville Florida personal injury lawyer to pursue damages resulting from the negligence of another person, business, or medical provider. You can read more about Florida's Wrongful Death Act at the Florida Statutes Official Website.

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I often get calls from Jacksonville Florida people who have been injured at a business like Wal Mart, Target, Publix, and Winn Dixie.

One of the first questions from the prospective Jacksonville client regarding a personal injury matter concerns the incident report. "I fell at the store and the manager refused to give me the incident report." Typically, a business will not release the incident report regarding the slip and fall or other injury. In Florida, a business or any other person for that matter can prepare documents and investigate incidents in anticipation of litigation or a lawsuit. This is called the work product privilege. There are some strategies that have been used to get these reports through a subpoena but typically a Judge will not require the business to produce the incident report. Although an incident report may be helpful, it is not required to prove a case or claim of negligence. All businesses in Florida have a duty to maintain its premises open to the public in a reasonable safe manner. Children are especially vulnerable to injury when a business is not properly maintained.

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Trauma is the number one cause of death in children older than 1 year in the United States.

Head trauma represents more than 80 % of these death related injuries. In Florida, children are injured every day in automobile accidents, slip and falls, playground injuries, school injuries, sports injuries, and bicycle accidents. The anatomical differences in the development and size of a child's brain make it more susceptible to brain injury than an adult. You can read more about the pediatric / child brain injuries at the E Medicine / Web M.D. Web Site - Head Trauma.

It is important to have a pediatric specialist evaluate and treat the child when possible. Many emergency rooms have such specialists but some do not. If you cannot see a pediatric specialist at the ER, you may want to schedule a follow up at the local children's hospital for a more in depth evaluation.

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Thousands of children suffer eye injuries in Jacksonville Florida and across the Nation each year. Prevent Blindness America is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting eye safety and preventing blindness. According to their Website (www.preventblindnessamerica.com), many eye injuries are preventable if parents and caregivers following three steps:

1. Understand the dangers;

2. Find and remove the hazards; and

3. Watch your child closely.

Simple advice but very good advice nonetheless. Toys including pellet guns and swords can cause injury. Even basic household items put to the wrong use can also cause harm to your child's eye. Be safe . . . be smart and protect your children.

In many instances, the eye injury results from an automobile accident, slip and fall, or other type of unexpected event. As parents, we can do our best to protect our children but cannot always predict events, incidents, or the negligence of others

Of course, you cannot be with your children 24 / 7. As such, at times, you must rely on others including teachers, coaches, neighbors, and other parents to properly supervise your child. If your child sustains an eye injury or other type of injury while under the care or supervision of others, it is helpful to consult with a Jacksonville Florida Personal Injury Attorney to assess the situation and advise you of your rights and legal options.

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A report out of Miami indicated that doctors are seeing an increase in children's knee injuries in Florida.

Doctors stated that more surgeries are performed on children's knee injuries due to Florida playground injuries, sport related injuries, and other causes. Dr. Steven Swirsky, a South Florida orthopedic surgeon, stated that he is doing 4 times as many surgical repairs than he performed 10 years ago. Dr. Swirsky stated that children are playing sports harder and longer. You can read more about this story at Florida Doctors See Increase in Children's Knee Injuries.

Some knee injuries result from the lack of proper supervision and / or from the negligence of others. Children often times do not possess the good and experienced judgment of an adult. As such, proper supervision at the during activities at school, a playground, a soccer / football field, and even a friend's house is vital. Health and liability insurance issues in Florida arise when there is an injury. Depending on a the facts and circumstances, a Jacksonville Florida personal injury attorney may be able to assist you with your insurance questions and benefits.

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