Daycare Negligence

Among America’s youth, the statistics are showing a disturbing trend. Where the most common health problem in children was once infectious diseases, the most prevalent source of health problems for this population is now serious to severe injuries. So much so, that the total number of occurrences of fatal childhood injuries actually tops those resulting altogether from the next nine causes of death within the pediatric population. There are many types of injury that plague children, but regrettably falls are the most common type. This risk is higher among children in daycare situations. 

Children between the ages of 0-5 are most likely to be injured seriously enough to require hospitalization from their falls than most any other type of injury. Babies can fall due to tumbling off of furniture, or simple trips and falls. The younger the child, the more likely the odds that they will fall head first. Their larger head to body ratio and lack of reflexes to protect themselves, means that one of the most delicate parts of a child’s young developing body is at risk of encountering damage which could affect them for their lifetime. If there is a lack of supervision or hazards that contribute to the injury in a daycare center, the center and its workers can be considered liable due to daycare negligence. 

In addition to falling, children in California’s daycare centers can occur from many other issues. Just a few of the other examples of daycare negligence include hazardous playground equipment, accidental poisoning, and physical or mental abuse. No parent should have to accept such examples of gross daycare negligence as the norm. The daycare centers should be held accountable. Our Lawyers are dedicated to seeing that in daycare negligence cases, the responsible parties are punished. 

It is the responsibility of the daycare owner and his or her workers to insure that proper supervision is in place based on daycare population size. It is further the responsibility of the facility to insure that the premises are childproofed and hazardous materials are kept out of reach of children. This means: spills are wiped up; outlets are properly covered; classrooms are monitored; and common safeguards must be in place, and when they are not the daycare center can be held liable.

If your child has been the victim of daycare negligence, contact the personal injury lawyers at our Fresno law firm. We will evaluate your case for free, and we will help you go after the negligent parties.