Was your child injured in an accident in Atlanta, GA? An experienced Atlanta child injury lawyer at Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC can help you fight to hold the at-fault party accountable. Your family may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. Contact us at (404) 869-8600 to schedule a free consultation.
Our lawyers have over 85 years of experience handling personal injury cases. Since founding our firm, we’ve recovered over $600 million in settlements and jury verdicts. Let us handle your legal issues while you focus on caring for your child.
Why Hire Goldstein Hayes & Lina to Help My Family Recover Compensation After a Child Injury in Atlanta?
Personal injury victims who hire experienced attorneys almost always recover more money than those without legal representation. That’s true for many reasons. The fight to recover compensation can be exhausting, and you’re already dealing with so much. Experienced lawyers know how much your case is worth and have the resources to fight for every dollar.
What sets our Atlanta personal injury lawyers at Goldstein Hayes & Lina apart is that we’ve earned the respect of both the legal community and our satisfied clients.
Some of our awards and accolades include:
- Super Lawyers designation
- Recognition from the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- A five-star Google rating, based on reviews from satisfied clients
We’ve already recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims and their families. Now, we’re ready to fight for you.
Contact our law office in Atlanta, Georgia, to schedule a free consultation.
What Is My Atlanta Child Injury Case Worth?
Each case is unique, and every child responds to an injury differently.
Some key factors that will determine the value of your personal injury case include:
- The type of injuries your child has suffered
- The likelihood that your child will suffer a long-term or permanent impairment
- Your current medical expenses
- The projected cost of treating and managing a long-term injury
- Out-of-pocket expenses, including increased childcare or educational costs
- How the injury will impact your child’s ability to enjoy a normal childhood
- Whether a long-term injury is expected to impact your child’s opportunities and career prospects
- How the injury has impacted your earnings
- The mental and physical suffering your child and family have experienced
Your child has their whole life in front of them. When seriously injured, it’s critical to carefully examine how their life will likely change due to the injury. This analysis can be complicated.
As a parent, hiring an experienced attorney is the best thing you can do to protect your child’s future. Our lawyers will bring in respected experts who can testify about complex and contested issues in your case.
What Types of Damages Are Available to Child Injury Victims in Atlanta?
Both economic damages and non-economic damages can be awarded in child injury cases.
Economic damages compensate for current and projected future financial costs, including:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning potential
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Special education needs
- Mental health counseling
- Long-term care
- Property damage
Non-economic damages cover subjective losses caused by an accident and injury, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Anxiety
- Fear
- PTSD
- Reduced quality of life
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of the ability to enjoy typical childhood activities
Non-economic damages are deeply personal. It can be very difficult to convince insurance companies to agree to a fair amount. After all, there’s no proof of the value of these damages. Our lawyers handle complicated cases like yours all the time, and we know how to stand up to the insurance companies and demand a fair settlement.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Georgia?
The most common fee structure is a contingency fee arrangement. When you hire our law firm, you’ll agree to pay a fixed percentage of your settlement or verdict. You won’t have to worry about covering any costs upfront.
Contingency fees give your lawyer a strong incentive to maximize your compensation award because the amount they receive depends entirely on the amount they recover for you.
Who Is Liable for My Child’s Injuries?
In Georgia, anyone who shares fault can be held responsible for an injury. The responsible party will depend entirely on the facts.
Examples of possible responsible parties include:
- A negligent driver
- Teachers
- Caregivers
- Daycare centers
- Schools
- School bus drivers
- Sports coaches
- Doctors and hospitals
- Clergy
- Property owners who fail to maintain safe premises
- Manufacturers of defective consumer products
- Government agencies
- The employer of the person responsible for your child’s injury
Our lawyers will launch our own investigation to find out who is legally responsible for paying your damages.
We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Child’s Injuries
Kids are vulnerable to all types of injuries.
Our attorneys at Goldstein Hayes & Lina handle child injury cases involving:
- Broken bones
- Concussions
- Dislocations
- Burns
- Shoulder injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Whiplash injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Brain damage
- Birth injuries
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death
A child’s injury can be incredibly frightening. We understand that you may be feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. You don’t have to wait until your child has fully recovered to seek legal advice. We’re here to support you at every turn, so reach out to our Atlanta child injury attorneys to discuss your case today.
What Are the Most Common Causes of Child Injuries in Atlanta?
Accident statistics show that motor vehicle accidents, falls, and suffocation are among the leading causes of child injuries and death.
At Goldstein Hayes & Lina, we handle all types of child injury claims, including those involving:
- Car accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- School bus accidents
- Accidents involving large trucks
- Swimming pool accidents
- Playground accidents
- Suffocation
- Fires
- Boating accidents
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Poisonings
- Medical negligence, including birth injuries
- Child abuse and assault
We’ll carefully examine your child’s medical records to assess the full scope of their injuries and related losses.
How Do I Prove Negligence After a Child Injury in Georgia?
Children suffer injuries in many different ways. A property owner could have failed to put a fence around their pool. The child’s caregiver may have failed to provide proper supervision. A negligent driver may have collided with your car.
In the end, most families must prove that someone was negligent in order to recover damages.
Negligence, in legal terms, means:
- The defendant owed your child a legal duty of care.
- They breached their duty by failing to exercise the caution that a reasonable person would exercise under the circumstances.
- That breach of duty was the direct cause of the harm your child suffered.
- Your family experienced damages as a result.
Establishing liability can be tricky in child injury cases. Our lawyers will begin by collecting evidence to establish liability. It is possible that someone other than the person who was directly responsible for the injury could be liable, and we’ll work to hold all parties who share legal responsibility accountable.
How Common Are Child Injuries?
Accidents are the leading cause of death for children. Of course, most childhood injuries are not fatal. Still, tens of millions of children visit emergency rooms across the U.S. with injuries every year.
How Can a Child Injury Lawyer in Georgia Help Me?
There are many ways in which a child injury lawyer can help you after an accident, including:
- Investigating the incident and gathering key evidence, such as medical records, accident reports, witness statements, and expert opinions
- Identifying all liable parties
- Handling communications with the insurance company
- Calculating the full extent of your damages
- Providing compassionate guidance from the beginning to the end of your case
- Representing you in court, if necessary
Having a lawyer by your side can give you peace of mind and take a burden off your shoulders as you care for your child.
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After My Child Was Injured in Georgia?
In Georgia, the statute of limitations in most personal injury cases is only two years. An adult typically has two years from the date of an injury to initiate a lawsuit. After two years pass, the right to pursue compensation disappears.
You can also choose to wait. If you don’t take legal action, your child has their own two-year statute of limitations that starts to run on their 18th birthday.
Contact an Atlanta Child Injury Lawyer for a Free Consultation
If your child was injured due to someone else’s actions in Atlanta, our team at Goldstein Hayes & Lina is here to help you seek compensation. Your family may be entitled to significant compensation for past and future expenses, as well as your personal suffering and trauma.
An experienced Atlanta child injury lawyer can help your family maximize your compensation award. We have 85+ years of combined experience and have recovered more than $600 million. Call us today to learn more about how we can advocate on your behalf. We offer a free consultation.
