If an accident causes visible injuries to a child, it’s fairly easy to pinpoint how those bruises or broken bones occurred—and who should be liable for medical expenses. But what about the less visible emotional harm that an accident can do to a child? The nightmares after witnessing a parent’s gashes from the backseat? The […]

It’s not uncommon to be in an accident with a teen driver. A 2024 study from the CDC showed that teen drivers were behind the wheel in 10% of fatal crashes involving speeding and 6.5% involving distracted drivers. In New Mexico, 5,000 teen drivers are injured or killed in car accidents every year. But when […]

Given the chance, kids will spend hours splashing and playing in a swimming pool. Unfortunately, along with all that fun, there’s risk. Swimming pool accidents are common, and statistics on children drowning in pools are alarming. For children aged 5 to 14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death. And according to […]

When children experience emotional trauma after a car accident, their entire lives can be affected. Learn the signs of PTSD in kids and how a lawyer can help.

When someone’s negligence hurts a child, that child has the same right to compensation for their injuries as an adult. Unlike grownups, however, kids don’t have the legal standing to hire a personal injury attorney. Luckily, the legal system allows a parent or guardian to file an insurance claim or lawsuit on a child’s behalf. […]

The sudden impact of a vehicle collision affects children differently than it does adults. Not only are kids’ bodies still developing, making them vulnerable to injuries, but they can’t always express how pain feels. And even if a child seems fine, there’s no telling what kinds of injuries will show up later. If your child […]