Busy parents rely on daycare centers and staff to provide care and protection to their children during work hours, or until a time when they can come and pick them up. Daycare centers are available in just about every neighborhood in the country, underscoring their importance. They are run by competent staff who are for the most part vetted as they are given the responsibility of taking care of young ones, who may not be appreciative of some of the risks and dangers in their environment. It is important to note however that the daycare industry is largely unregulated, and bad elements slip under the radar a lot of the time, which explains the horror stories we see in the media just about every day. Daycare workers and management are legally bound to provide a service that is within a certain duty of care, making sure that children are kept safe within the premises, and that potentially injurious hazards are taken care of in a timely manner. Should a child get injured, it can be inferred that some form of negligence was a proximate cause of the same, and because of this, the daycare center should be held liable for your child’s injuries. These cases tend to be complex and nuanced, and there may be more than one liable party meaning you can file multiple claims to recover maximum compensation if you work with a daycare abuse and neglect law firm that has experience handling such cases, and we’re here to help with that.

Are you looking for a best daycare negligence attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced daycare inadequate supervision injury lawyers at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 years of combined legal experience where we’ve helped thousands of injured Americans from all walks of life recover compensation after getting injured due to the negligence of other people and even large corporations and businesses. The McCready Law difference lies in the fact that we are not afraid to litigate cases that have merit, particularly if the client has suffered extensive and catastrophic injuries, and the actions of the would-be defendant were particularly egregious. Taking a case to court may seem excessive, but this is often the only way in which one can recover substantial compensation. On the other hand, most law firms will simply engage the insurance company in negotiations which are more often than not favorable for the client due to the skewed balance of power between them and the insurance company. In addition to having nationwide reach due to our network of referral law firms, we also run a bilingual firm (hablamos Espanol), and all cases are taken up on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you’d like to speak with one of our eminent daycare neglect injury lawyers at NO COST to you, please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 for your 100% FREE consultation – our intake team is standing by.

Daycare Child Safety and Caregiver Ratios

Daycare centers are legally-bound to provide your loved ones with a standard of care that is commensurate with industry standards. This can mean a number of things such as making sure that children are supervised round the clock. Toys are kept locked away during certain times in order to prevent injury, kids are surveilled by way of CCTV cameras at all times to keep a close eye on not only the kids but also the daycare workers, and so on. In addition, a daycare center with minimal to no injuries is one that has a small child-to-daycare worker ratio of about 1 caregiver for every 4-6 toddlers. For preschoolers and school-age children between 3-5 years and above, this ratio should ideally be 1 caregiver for every 8-15 children. Studies have shown over and over again that adequate supervision is needed to prevent avoidable injuries.

Other Causes of Daycare Injuries Due to Inadequate Supervision

1. Another cause of injuries in childcare centers is the inadequate monitoring of high-risk activities such as using high swings, climbing onto slides, the use of arts and crafts implements such as scissors and so on.
2. The failure to implement safety protocol and the training of workers on the same is also a major contributor to child injuries. For instance, staff are required to perform regular safety checks such as checking to see that medicine and toy cabinets are locked, and that wall sockets are not exposed and children cross the road safely every time can all contribute to child injuries when not done well
3. Inattention to individual needs may also lead to child injuries at daycare centers. Different children have different needs based on their behavior, development and age, and failure to recognize and respond to the same may create a lapse in care for children, who, for example, are differently abled such as autistic children, those with cerebral palsy, children with epilepsy and so on.

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Daycare injuries borne out of inadequate supervision can have far reaching consequences. The children may end up suffering PTSD, their relationships with their siblings and parents may end up strained, they may develop trust issues, as well as behavioral issues which may be difficult to manage over time. The legal options for children who suffered injuries due to daycare center inadequate supervision will vary, but it generally involves filing a claim to recover damages for things like medical expenses, pain and suffering, the loss of future earnings if the child ended up with long-term disability, punitive damages, as well as associated legal costs. Need to learn more? Please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to speak with one of our experienced and compassionate daycare child injury lawyers at NO COST to you. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.