FAQs Category: Gwinnett Child Injury

Nothing could be more distressing to a parent than when his or her child suffers a serious injury resulting from another person’s carelessness, negligence, or misconduct. Fortunately, in many cases, parents can hold bad actors accountable and pursue compensation on behalf of their children. Child injury cases are unique in that they often involve special issues […]

There are various forms of negligence, malpractice, and carelessness that can lead to serious child injuries in and around Gwinnett County, Georgia. Below, we describe some of the most common types of child injuries that may result from the negligence of another person or entity. Birth Injuries. Birth injuries in Gwinnett County are often the result […]

There are several ways that an attorney may assist when it comes to pursuing monetary compensation in a child injury case. First, your lawyer can investigate the accident or occurrence that injured your child. An attorney may also consult with and retain an expert to determine how your child’s injury likely occurred, as well as […]

Some special considerations apply to injuries that involve minor children. For example, in some instances, the court may need to appoint a guardian ad litem in personal injury cases that involve child injuries. A guardian ad litem makes decisions on behalf of the child. The guardian ad litem may have the legal authority to accept or reject […]

In a personal injury case, the plaintiff, or the individual who is filing the claim or lawsuit, has the burden of proving the various legal elements of the claim. However, the at-fault individual, or the defendant, may raise a defense to that claim. In some adult personal injury cases, the at-fault party may claim that […]

Many Gwinnett County child injury cases ultimately settle outside of court. When that happens, the case does not have to go all the way to trial, and a jury will not decide a verdict or a damage award. However, specific rules govern settlements involving minors; these settlements often require court approval. Children’s assets have to […]