Peoria Child Injury Lawyer

If your young child was recently involved in an accident, you know all too well how devastating and upsetting this kind of situation can be not just for your child, but for you as well as everyone else who cares for them. You may also have many questions about what legal rights you have and whether you may have grounds to pursue civil restitution from the person who is responsible for your child’s injuries and subsequent losses.

Guidance from a Peoria child injury lawyer is vital to helping you understand your options and to making the most effective use of them possible. Regardless of what type of accident your child was involved in or what “damages” your family needs to recover for, our compassionate personal injury attorneys will fight tenaciously on your behalf to get you paid what you deserve, even if that means going all the way to litigation in a civil courtroom. Learn more by reaching out to Phillips Law Group today.

Who Can Sue on an Injured Child’s Behalf?

Children can get hurt in many of the same ways adults can — from car accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, defective products, and more.

In theory, a person who violates a “duty of care” they owe to someone else and causes that other person to suffer an injury as a direct result holds civil liability for that injury’s consequences regardless of how young or old the injured person is. In practice, though, children under the age of 18 do not have legal standing in Arizona to represent themselves in court, which means they cannot serve as the “plaintiff” in a personal injury claim the same way an adult could after a serious accident.

Instead, the right to file suit generally passes to the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s), or occasionally — if there is no parent or guardian available — to someone appointed by a court to represent the child’s best interests as their guardian ad litem. Either way, the person with standing to sue on the injured child’s behalf can take legal action as if they were the child and seek compensation based on the child’s injuries and losses — a process a seasoned Peoria child accident attorney can provide vital assistance with.

Recovering Comprehensively Within Filing Deadlines

Legal counsel can also assist with identifying, assigning a fair value to, and proactively demanding compensation for every form of harm a child’s injury will cause them to suffer. Since young children are often especially susceptible to sustaining long-term and potentially debilitating injuries in traumatic accidents, it is important in situations like this to account for both short-term and long-term damages like:

• Emergency medical expenses and expected future care costs, including for things like physical therapy, prescription medications, and assistive equipment such as wheelchairs
• Lost future working and earning capacity
• Costs of around-the-clock care, or lost wages/salary for a parent or guardian who must leave work to care for their disabled child
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional anguish and psychological trauma
• Lost enjoyment/quality of life

Perhaps most importantly, a child injury lawyer in Peoria from Phillips Law Group can help construct a strong and thorough claim within applicable filing deadlines. Parents and guardians suing on a minor child’s behalf typically have two years after their child first gets hurt to file suit, but in some situations, the child can alternatively file suit themselves from the day they turn 18 up to the day they turn 20.

Morgan W.

I felt they were more my friends than my personal injury lawyer and that isn't something you're taught it's something you have inside. If I ever needed a lawyer again Phillips Law Group Injury Lawyers would be my only choice. I can't recommend them enough. They are professional on every level and compassionate throughout. Thank you for everything.

Blanca D.

When in pain because of an accident all you want to do is focus on getting better and that is what did thanks to this firm. My family and I were set up with a Dr and Chiro right away. The treatment we received was great. I am extremely thankful for all the help we received and the outcome on the cases. Thanks to everyone involved on my case. A special thanks the intake specialist Rosalba who was very kind on the phone when I first called. I highly recommend this firm to anyone, they treat you like family.

Erika A.

I am so thankful for Ruthann and Maria. They both were amazing throughout the process. When Maria took over my case, I felt like I was being treated with empathy about my pain and experiences while treating. She also made sure to answer my questions. Maria always responded to my communication attempts and answered questions I had as they came up. She helped me with things I needed in regards to my case and helped ease the anxiety as bills piled up and my injuries were still being treated. I was able to contact her as I was treating and she helped find providers closer to my home to make it more accommodating for me. This helped me juggle work...

Santana D.

Ruby, Jennifer, Angela did me great over at this law firm. I will recommend them to anybody that has been in an injury in Phoenix Arizona they are awesome 😎. Got paid 6 months after my accident. Then out of the blue a couple years later they still contract me with another check $$$$$🤑😎🤑. Thank you....

Yunior R.

Philips Law Group offers outstanding customer service and a profound knowledge of personal injury law. Right from the initial call through to your office visit, they ensure you feel well-supported. A special mention goes to Ilse, the client experience coordinator. Her expertise in insurance policies is remarkable, and she articulately explains them in both Spanish and English. She skillfully navigates you through the process with empathy and understanding. A heartfelt thanks for the exceptional experience!

Art R.

Phillips was able to get me a good settlement after the first law group I called completely failed. Highly recommend you give them a call after your personal injury.

Rebecca M.

Philips was an awesome choice got me into the doctors offices for visits quickly and efficiently. I also want to give a big shout out to Michael the negotiator for Philips he went above and beyond to help my case get to the finish line! Also want to thank Jason and the friendly front staff.

Vallery A

Throughout the most stressful time Carmen and Donato managed to get me to the correct doctors and get the correct care I needed to make the whole process smooth and less stressful. They always answered any question or concern with professionalism and courtesy. They always valued my time as I valued theirs. Definitely recommend this great firm!

Martin K.

I'm sincerely grateful to my noble Phillips Law firm legal experts for their integrity n intelligent work for making my accident to not go free in my paint injuries. God richly bless them, for bring settlement big cash to me.

Latosha E.

What can I say about Phillips Law group. I was involved in a major car accident and sustained injuries. I looked up for Law Firms in Arizona and stumbled across Phillips Law Group. I decided to give them a call about my accident, and they were very respectful and took in my case immediately. They assigned me Tim LeDuc to represent me. From the beginning, he was very responsive and made sure to give me the proper care I deserved from this accident. Him and his team fought tooth and nail to give me the best settlement I deserved. I am so thankful, and I highly recommend Phillips Law Group to represent anyone who has been in any accident and...

Emily N.

My case closed yesterday and I RAN to make this review because of how exceptional my experience has been with Phillips Law Group! I received the best settlement I could've hoped for and am extremely happy with the outcome; but I especially wanted to shout out and give praise to Julianna, the Litigation Paralegal on my case. From the moment Julianna was assigned to my case almost two years ago, until the completion of the settlement process yesterday, Julianna's commitment to exceptional customer service, clear communication, and unwavering support truly stood out. I had so many questions -- from the legal process, to where to seek medical treatment, to questions about medical bills, to the negotiation process, and more --...

Ari

I am very impressed by how much care and effort this group puts into helping the homeless. That’s not something you see enough, especially in this time of increasing need for community. It’s important to me to work with companies that align with my views, and I would definitely go to Phillips for any future personal injury lawyer needs.

Rich S.

Just would like to share my experience with Phillips And Associates. Ever since my accident in the first of the year, it was a life changing event for me and I finally decided to go with a personal injury attorney. I contacted Phillips And Associates and they made me feel like I was an actual person instead of a lot of other firms try to go with me like a number, Phillips And Associates has reached out to me in a kind, courteous and caring way they fully understand on the circumstances of the accident So far, Phillips And Associates has been absolutely wonderful. I truly recommend going with Phillips And Associates. Thanks (RuthAnn), your the Best!!! And Thank you...

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Discuss Your Legal Options With a Peoria Child Injury Attorney

Ideally, no child would ever have to experience any kind of harm due solely to an adult acting irresponsibly around them. In reality, however, accidents involving minor children unfortunately happen every day in Arizona, and if your family has been affected by one, it may fall to you to take proactive legal action in your child’s name.

That is where an experienced Peoria child injury lawyer can step in and help you get the most favorable result possible from your claim. Call Phillips Law Group today for a free and confidential consultation. Our trusted local team has been serving the area for over three decades and is confident we can provide you with the care and legal advocacy you need.

You are under no obligation to work with us after your initial meeting, and you owe us nothing if we don’t ultimately win your case. Please don’t hesitate to contact our office today to learn more!