You have the right to hold a daycare provider responsible for your child’s injuries if they are negligent. Even if you have signed a waiver of liability which is required by most daycare providers, these are not usually enforceable in court.
What to do immediately after a daycare injury
If your child has been injured at daycare, you should immediately seek medical attention. Even if they seem to have sustained a minor injury, it is important that they are examined by a doctor. You will also find medical records that link their injuries to the incident at daycare. Here’s what you should do next:
Notify the police
As soon as possible, file a police report. Depending on your situation you might have called 911 at the daycare. This would mean that an officer would have arrived to make a report.
Photograph the Scene
Photograph or video as many details as possible about the injury and its surroundings. You will need to gather any documentation from the area where the injury occurred. Ask for the contact information of witnesses to your claim and ask if they are willing to give a recorded account of what they saw.
Filing a formal complaint
To file a formal complaint against a daycare center in Nevada, use Nevada’s online report form. While you can choose to remain anonymous, you must provide details about the negligence that occurred and the injuries your child sustained. The completed form will then be forwarded to the Child Care Licensing Staff. The staff will investigate and schedule an administrative hearing if they find grounds to approve your claim.
Talk to an attorney
Book a consultation with a Las Vegas attorney for a free consultation. They will assist you in every aspect of your case, from investigating the incident to determine who’s liable to your child and whether or not the daycare can be held liable to collecting evidence of negligence and pursuing a claim for your child.
Daycare Negligence Liability
If your child was injured at daycare, the owners and staff can be held responsible. Your success depends on their negligence and carelessness in preventing a foreseeable injury. The court will also consider whether employees and management provided acceptable levels of care.
Imagine your child being hurt by a broken slide. You will need to show that the daycare owner or employee knew of the danger, or should have known and did not repair or warn about it. In cases of intentional harm to children, proof that the child was abused or neglected will be required in order to hold the daycare accountable.
Talk to an attorney today
Daycare negligence can cause injuries. We understand how serious the situation is and what you must do to hold the negligent party accountable. Call Harris & Harris Injury Lawyers today. To discuss your legal options, we can arrange a complimentary consultation with our Las Vegas Injury Lawyers.
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