For parents and guardians

NJ Child Injury Lawyer

When your child is hurt, everything else stops. Barreto Law Firm helps New Jersey families understand their options, deal with the insurance companies, and fight for the compensation a child may be owed.

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What does an NJ child injury lawyer do?

An NJ child injury lawyer helps families when a child is hurt because of someone else's carelessness. The lawyer investigates what happened, deals with the insurance companies, and works to recover compensation for medical care, future needs, and pain, while protecting the child's best interests.

How children get hurt

  • Car accidents

  • Playground injuries

  • Dog bites

  • School and daycare accidents

  • Slip and fall injuries

  • Defective toys and products

Common injuries children suffer

  • Broken bones from falls and crashes

  • Head injuries and concussions

  • Cuts and scars, including from dog bites

  • Burns from hot liquids or fires

  • Emotional trauma after a frightening event

Children's claims work differently

A parent or guardian files

The claim is usually brought on the child's behalf.

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Deadlines for a child's claim may not match an adult's, and exceptions apply. Do not wait to ask.

A judge often reviews the settlement

This helps protect the money for the child.

What a claim may cover

  • Medical care, now and later

  • Therapy and recovery

  • Pain and suffering

  • Certain costs parents have paid

What parents can do now

  1. Get medical care, even if the injury seems small.

  2. Report it to the owner, school, or daycare.

  3. Save photos, names, and medical records.

  4. Call us before giving a recorded statement.

Child Injury FAQs

  • A child injury lawyer helps families when a child is hurt because of someone else's carelessness. The lawyer investigates what happened, deals with the insurance companies, and works to recover compensation for medical care, future needs, and pain, while protecting the child's interests.

  • A parent or legal guardian usually brings the claim on behalf of the child. Parents may also have their own claim for certain costs, such as medical bills. An attorney can explain who may file and what each claim can cover.

  • They can. Time limits for a child's injury claim may not work the same way as for adults, but they are not always easy to figure out and exceptions apply. Do not wait. Speak with an attorney as soon as you can.

  • Often, yes. In New Jersey, settlements involving a child are commonly reviewed by a judge to make sure the amount is fair and the money is protected for the child. An attorney can guide you through this step.

  • We offer a free case review. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis, which means no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.

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