New York City Child Accident Lawyer
The nine-to-five world isn’t often a friendly companion to the common seven-to-three world of a child in school. In response to this time gap, numerous after-school programs have sprouted up all around the city, providing convenient day care for you and interesting activities for your child.
Overall, after-school programs are a good thing. They typically reduce the risk of children getting into trouble and improve both a child’s school performance and attendance records. But some programs are not well-regulated and they allow for unskilled workers to be in direct contact with your children.
In August of 2007, the New York Daily News reported that $30 million in federal funding cuts forced many after-school programs to close or scale back. Sub-par programs can put your child at high risk for having an accident.
Physical, sexual and emotional abuse can ensue. Inadequate staffing may mean that there was no supervision during a time that your child was attacked and you may feel helpless, like it is your word against the culprit’s.
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Select A Caring New York City Child Injury Lawyer
If your child has suffered as the result of someone else’s negligence, we can help! Call the New York City child accident attorney at Michael Gunzburg, P.C. We are experienced in representing children all over New York City, in Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.
At Michael Gunzburg, P.C., our New York City Child Accident Lawyer can help with a variety of child accidents, including:
- Child car accident
- Child bus accident
- Child bike accident
- Child medical malpractice
- Children’s camping accident
- Child playground accident
- Freshman hazing
- School child accident
- Child sexual abuse
If you’re on the fence about choosing an after-school program and want to reduce the risk of your child being involved in an accident, you can follow some advice. The New York-based nonprofit TASC (The After-School Corporation) has recommended guidelines to adhere to when choosing an after-school program for your child. When considering a program, ask yourself the following questions:
- Does the after-school program provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for my child and all participants?
- Does the program have a clear organizational structure? Is the organization financially stable, so it can support and enhance worthwhile programming and activities for all participants?
- Does the after-school program develop and maintain strong relationships and interactions among staff, participants, parents and community members?
- Does the after-school program hire and train skilled staff members who understand the needs of youth and work closely with families, school partners and co-workers to achieve program goals?
- Does the after-school program provide a well-rounded variety of activities, such as academics, sports, arts and community service, which support the growth and development of kids?
- Does the after-school staff work closely with school-day staff to ensure that activities are connected to school standards and curriculum?
- Does the after-school program provide opportunities for students to help plan activities and choose activities that appeal to their interests?
- Does the after-school program have strong partnerships with families and caregivers and welcome their involvement?
- Does the after-school program have goals that must be met in order for there to be student achievement and to ensure that the program continues to grow and serve other students?
- Is the after-school program evaluated and are the results used to improve future programs?
If your child has been injured in an accident and you’re at a loss for where to turn to next, call us first. As Experienced New York City child accident lawyers, we stand ready to help you and your child on your case. We understand that children can’t protect themselves, and they need us to help fight for them and protect their rights.
New York City Child Accident FAQ
If my child is injured or killed as a result of another parties’ negligence, can I bring a claim?
Yes. Children who are injured or killed are entitled to recover for pain and suffering, loss of past and future earnings, and medical expenses, same as an adult.
Will this lawsuit be a difficult or traumatizing experience for my child?
Although lawsuits are generally a long process, in litigation pertaining to children’s injuries or death, most of the testimony and evidence will be presented by adults, including parents. Consequently, such lawsuits require relatively limited involvement from your child. Here at Michael Gunzburg P.C. we always make sure that our clients come first, and we do everything in our power to make sure that the litigation process goes as smooth as possible for the children, as well as the families, we represent.
Contact Michael Gunzburg, P.C., To Learn More
As experienced New York City Child Accident Lawyers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island, call 212-725-8500 to schedule a free initial consultation or submit your information and questions online.
