For most parents, a child’s health is the most important thing in the world. Unfortunately, it can take only seconds for a life-changing accident to transform your child’s present and future circumstances. No parent wants their child to suffer limitations or pain that may continue throughout their life.
If your child suffered severe injuries due to another party’s negligent actions or inaction, you may be entitled to compensation to help them recover. A Trenton child injury lawyer could fight for compensation on your behalf to maximize your chances of success.
What Are the Common Causes of Child Injuries in Trenton?
Accidents involving children can happen in many ways, and kids are susceptible to severe injuries in certain scenarios due to their small size and developing bones. For example, car accidents commonly cause children to suffer catastrophic injuries, which may be worsened if a vehicle is not properly equipped with child safety features.
Hazardous Premises
Child injuries also commonly occur on other people’s property. Property owners in Trenton are subject to the State’s attractive nuisance doctrine, which mandates them to remedy any hazards that may lure a child into harm’s way. A common example of an attractive nuisance is an unsupervised, uncovered swimming pool. Children do not know better than to wander into a stranger’s yard to use an open pool, making the property owner liable for any injuries that befall a child, including if a child suffers a wrongful death due to drowning.
Defective Products
The manufacturers of children’s toys and products are responsible for providing safe items that work as advertised. Unfortunately, toys and products can cause harm to children when they rely on a faulty design, are manufactured incorrectly, or use deceptive marking tactics to sell. In such cases, parents may have legal grounds to seek compensation for their child’s injuries in a product liability lawsuit.
Dog Bites
Children are often more vulnerable than adults to dog bites due to their likely positive association with dogs. When a dog bites or attacks a child, there are typically severe damages that may also lead to serious scarring or disfigurement.
A dog owner may be liable for a child’s injuries under state law. An experienced attorney would understand the many potential causes of child injuries and could help determine at-fault parties.
Deadline for Filing a Child Injury Claim
An injured child’s right to file a claim does not last forever, and neither does the necessary evidence for establishing another party’s liability. New Jersey Revised Statutes §2A:14-2 imposes a general filing deadline of two years on all civil claims, known as statutes of limitations.
However, the statute of limitations may be shortened or extended depending on the circumstances of a particular case, such as when a claim involves an injured minor. Injured children and their families generally have until their 20th birthday to file a claim.
It may seem like there is plenty of time before a deadline comes up; however, it is better to act soon after an accident occurs. A seasoned Trenton child accident attorney could effectively investigate a claim to ensure all evidence is collected and preserved before it is lost or destroyed.
Call a Trenton Child Injury Attorney for Help Today
When a child suffers a severe injury, parents may be overwhelmed with making sure they do everything possible to help their child recover. Having a trusted attorney could help ease some of the burdens that come with a child injury. A Trenton child injury lawyer could fight for the compensation your family deserves and hold the at-fault parties accountable for their actions. Schedule a case consultation with a member of our team today.
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This team is incredible. They are friendly and knowledgeable. I appreciate everything they have done for me and would recommend them to anyone. Overall great experience
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My case settled recently after lasting 4 years. Grungo and Colarulo’s law firm were able to secure a large settlement award for my slip and fall accident. This money will help secure my future for the permanent injury I received as a result of the slip and fall. Everyone was very caring, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. Christine Lafferty is an excellent litigation lawyer. I highly recommend using them if you have been injured or in an accident. I hope I am never in a situation again to need their services, but I know who to go to if I, or any of my family members are ever injured. Thanks Grungo and Colarulo and staff for your compassionate service!
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Thank you so much Grungo and Colarulo for helping me with my case. Special thanks to Erica Domingo, Esquire and her team. Erica Domingo and her team was very nice and helped me tremendously throughout my case like more than one year and half. They gave me the right advice and guided me through every step of my case. They gave me prompt and clear responses to all my questions. In addition, Erica and her team provided me with all the what if scenarios so that I can have a clear vison of the steps ahead.
I would definitely recommend Grungo and Colarulo.
Thanks again Erica Domingo, Esquire and her team
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My wife and I reached out to Grungo Colarulo in 2020 for advise on a legal matter. After a meeting with the Attorney and Paralegal, we decided to go forward with a case. This case required a lot of documentation, and expert review of the documentation which was aquired. Throughout the process, we were kept up to date monthly, and Grungo Colarulo was always responsive to any questions that we had. The entire staff at Grungo Colarulo are very professional, caring, and willing to go the extra mile. This firm is a definite recommend!
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I left five (5) stars only because that’s as many as I could leave. If I could, I would have left 100 stars. Bob & Christine are the absolute best! My settlement far exceeded what I ever imagined. They are professional, friendly, and really listened to what I had to say. They kept me up to date with the progress of my case every step of the way. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
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Very professional, communicates well, makes me feel like they have my best interest at heart, and overall just a great company. Christine and the whole team has been on top of everything. Would definitely recommend!! 10/10
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First and foremost I would like to thank the whole team at Grungo Colarulo!! In addition to that, Stephanie & Riley & Drenna have done such an outstanding job taking care of me in such a difficult and low point of my life. I was in a bad car accident & did not know how to move forward with what to do and how to process. Those ladies were there every step, every inch, every mile & beyond with helping me when I had no idea how to navigate. I will forever be thankful for them and for the outcome of my case! If you ever need assistance I highly recommend this practice!!! Beyond professional, helpful, precise, caring, knowledgeable & humble!!!
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From my first phone call to the end of my case this firm was on the ball!! Always responsive and professional and kept me up to date and informed. This is my firm for any future needs!
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This was my first time ever having to have a lawyer for an automobile accident. From the beginning they took care of everything. They put me at ease so I could concentrate on my medical needs. Everyone I spoke to during the process were always extremely pleasant and knowledgeable.
Thank you to Grungo Colarulo for representing me and getting the settlement you did to help me move forward. I would highly recommend Grungo Colarulo to anyone who wants outstanding legal representation.Testimonial from Pat G. -
This team has been nothing but gentle an generous. Being as this was my first time dealing with a worker’s compensation case I was lost and nervous. But the Grungo Colarulo team has made me feel as comfortable as possible. My needs were addressed with care in a timely fashion. I knew what was going on every step of the way.
Oh, did I mention, WE WON …This teams knowledge of the industry is TOP NOTCH!
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A dear family friend referred us to a young attorney named Rich Grungo, Jr. We wanted answers and if necessary, justice for our father. From day one of a five-year journey, Mr. Rich Grungo, Jr. made our family and our pain his own. The man never stopped working for us. He kept us informed every step of the way. Questions were answered quickly and with great compassion and expertise. Even though Rich was always busy, he was never too busy for us. We always felt like we were his only clients
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I had the opportunity to observe Mr. Grungo work in this case, both in the courtroom on the technical matters of the motions and also as his presentation to the jury in opening and presenting witnesses as well as utilizing animations… and drawings and films that were necessary for a proper understanding of the case…At all times during the presentation, Mr. Grungo operated mostly without notes and questioned the witnesses in a conversational manner which made it most effective. **
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Thank you for everything. I honestly felt like you treated my son like he was your own son, for that I am grateful. I would recommend your services to anyone. Thanks for being so awesome to both of us.
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It was a pleasure working with Bill. He constantly kept me informed. I would recommend Bill and his firm to anybody I know. They’ll be in good hands.
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I had the opportunity to retain Mr. Colarulo for a vehicle accident I encountered. I give him my highest recommendation for anyone in need of an excellent Personal Injury Attorney. Not only does he have an in depth knowledge of the legal field, but he emanates a sense of trust-worthiness that makes you feel secure during the entire process. Mr. Colarulo has the knowledge, drive and enthusiasm that will get the job done for you. He comes highly recommended.
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Hi Rich, Well I’m on my way up to college to finish packing my son’s stuff up and to go to his Graduation tomorrow. It’s hard to believe how fast and how slow, at the same time 5 years can go by. I was just thinking of you as I am getting ready to leave and wanted to thank you once again for everything you have done for my son’s future. You are a good and just man. God Bless to you and your family.
Be Well,
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