Brain injuries are one of the leading causes of death in infants and children. In addition, traumatic brain injuries are one of the leading causes of acquired disability in children.

Unfortunately, when your child suffers a brain injury, as a parent you have a very difficult role to play. You must help your child rest and heal. You must also advocate for your child to ensure anyone who may have caused or contributed to the accident is held legally and financially responsible. Finally, you have to manage your own fear and grief, as you help your child through this challenge and recognize that a brain injury may have a lasting impact on your child’s life.

At The Ernst Law Group, we help families and children who have suffered brain injuries as a result of:

Brain injury cases in children have to be handled with particular care. After some time, a child may appear physically fine, but the effects of the brain injury can linger long past physical injuries. Brain injuries in children also cause symptoms that are similar to a number of regularly diagnosed childhood maladies, including ADD and ADHD.

Support in Situations Involving Brain Injuries in Children

Getting the proper support is so important in cases involving brain injuries in children. From medical care to counseling to legal representation, making sure you have the right support in place can make a significant difference in your child’s recovery and the overall health and safety of your family.

If your child suffered a brain injury as a result of an accident or any of the situations listed above, we can help you decide if an insurance claim or lawsuit is appropriate to ensure that your child gets the financial compensation he or she needs to fully recover. At The Ernst Law Group, we will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding your child’s injury and will help you choose the best course of action moving forward.

Call us today so that we can handle the legal issues, freeing you up to focus on your child and your family.