Daycare accidents are, unfortunately, far from uncommon here in Manhattan. If your child recently sustained a serious injury at daycare or was otherwise harmed by daycare staff negligence, our Manhattan personal injury attorney is here to help. Please continue reading and reach out to the Law Office of Richard M. Kenny to learn more about daycare accidents and what our firm can do for you. Here are some of the questions you may have.
How do most daycare accidents happen?
Daycare accidents occur for various reasons. At times, a child is playing and simply slips, falls, and scrapes his or her knee. This is all part of growing up, and sometimes, no one really is to blame. However, there are certain scenarios wherein daycare staff or ownership is exclusively responsible for a child’s injuries. For example, staff should know never to leave cleaning products, such as Windex, or small choking hazards, such as staples lying around, as they pose a serious risk to young children. The same is true for scissors, staplers, and other office supplies. Additionally, daycare playgrounds should always be in tip-top shape. Rusty or defective playground equipment can pose serious hazards to children. Finally, daycares are responsible for providing children with healthy, safe environments. Parents of children who constantly return home with bruises or complaints of hunger/thirst may have serious cause for concern of abuse or neglect.
What is a daycare liability clause?
A daycare liability clause is something that many daycares will attempt to get parents to sign when enrolling their children. Essentially, the clause states that should something bad happen to the child while at daycare, such as the child breaking a bone, the parents cannot sue the daycare for negligence. This is a rather underhanded document, and no parent is legally required to sign it. That being said, if you did sign such a document and your child was injured because of the daycare’s negligence, there is still a good chance that you will have a right to sue the daycare anyway. The bottom line is that if your child was wrongfully harmed at a daycare under any circumstance, you will most likely have a valid claim. Our firm is here to fight for you and your child’s well-being. All you need to do is reach out to schedule your free initial consultation.
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Our entire legal team is dedicated to providing the advice you need and the personalized attention you deserve. If you have been injured due to another party’s negligence, call 212-421-0300 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation with a New York City personal injury lawyer. You may be entitled to financial compensation, which can help you on your road to recovery.
