Rockford, IL Daycare Injury Lawyers

Winnebago County Premises Liability Attorneys Securing Justice for Children Injured at Daycare Centers

When parents place their children in the hands of a daycare center, they have the right to expect that they will be well cared-for. Unfortunately, far too many childcare facilities are understaffed and/or poorly managed. This leads to a culture of substandard care, exposing higher numbers of children to daycare injuries. If you have a child that suffered a severe injury at a daycare facility, you have a right to be compensated.

At Mannarino & Brasfield, A Division of Schwartz Injury Law, we have over 20 years of experience successfully representing victims of daycare injuries in Rockford, Chicago, and throughout Illinois. We understand the heartache parents feel when they learn that their child has suffered serious harm due to the negligence of a facility they entrusted to care for them. There is no excuse for our children being placed into harm's way, and our mission is to provide a strong voice for victims and their families, so those responsible for these acts are held fully accountable.

Common Causes of Daycare Injuries in Illinois

Children at daycare centers are susceptible to a wide range of injuries, such as:

• Sprains and strains
• Bruises, cuts, and scratches
• Dislocations and fractures
• Internal injuries
• Burn injuries
• Head and brain injuries
• Neck and spinal cord injuries
• Serious illnesses
• Wrongful death

There are several reasons children are injured at Illinois daycare centers. Some of the most common include:

• Inadequate Staffing: Children need to be properly monitored and supervised at all times to ensure that they are not in any danger. In many cases, however, facilities lack the number of quality employees needed to maintain the required standard of care, leading to countless preventable daycare injuries.
• Hazardous Conditions: In many daycare centers, children are exposed to dangerous conditions on the property. Examples include wet and slippery floors and pavement, falling tree branches and other objects, unsafe staircases, loose objects that cause slip and fall accidents, broken or defective playground equipment, exposure to toxic chemicals, and many others. When a child is injured because of a property hazard, parents may bring a claim under the legal theory of premises liability.
• Criminal Activity: Sadly, there are some daycare center employees that physically or sexually abuse children. These egregious actions can have lasting negative effects on the child.

Speak with a Compassionate Freeport Daycare Injury Attorney

Filing a personal injury claim against a daycare facility can be a complex process. Many insurers for these facilities use the age of the child to try to discredit their testimony and avoid responsibility for the injury. At Mannarino & Brasfield, A Division of Schwartz Injury Law, we understand the complexities of these types of cases, and we have the skills, resources, and dedication to ensure that our clients receive full compensation.