St. Cloud Personal Injury Attorney for Childhood Accidents
Injuries to children are always tragic. Childhood injuries can result in life-long consequences. You may need to take legal action to give your child the resources he or she needs to recover and move forward after an injury. For more than 20 years, I have been representing the victims of personal injury in courtrooms throughout Minnesota. I have helped clients achieve great results including favorable jury verdicts and million-dollar settlements - holding negligent people and businesses accountable for their actions.
Since serious childhood injuries often create a need for long-term, if not life-long medical care, I discuss how a structured settlement or establishing a special needs trust with award or settlement money can help you and your child. While there are certain tax advantages associated with both, at the present time establishing either one may qualify your child for Medicaid benefits without forcing you to spend down their assets. The complexity of these issues makes them confusing to most people. As your attorney, I explain what's involved and help you evaluate the options available to you. To schedule a free consultation and discuss your case, contact personal injury attorney Stephen Gabrielson today.
Accidents and Injuries Involving Children
Regardless of the severity of your child's injuries, I can help. I have the experience needed to handle a full range of injuries to children, no matter what the situation:
- Brain injuries
- Burns
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Playground equipment
- Bicycle accident
- School bus accidents
- Nursery school/daycare negligence
- Insufficient supervision at school
- Dangerous and defective toys
My law firm is one of the few in Minnesota to have litigated a trampoline accident case. In fact, I have spoken to the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, teaching other lawyers how to handle trampoline litigation. I know how truly dangerous these "toys" are - so dangerous that they were at one point removed from the consumer market altogether.
When Serious Accidents Happen to Small Children
In a group of children, accidents often happen to the smallest child. These injuries can be serious, including broken bones, ruptured spleens, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and even wrongful death.
As a father and coach, I am especially effective in working with cases involving children. I understand the extra burdens that a personal injury case may have when a child is involved, either as a victim or a witness to the injury. I have deposed children as young as six years old up through the difficult teenage years, and have achieved positive results through my understanding of children's motivations and behavior.
If your child has been injured, talk to a lawyer about taking legal action. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact my St. Cloud area law firm toll free at 1-800-940-8130.
