We count on daycare centers to provide care with integrity to our children when we are too busy to provide the same due to professional responsibilities. We all assume that these facilities have well-trained and vetted employees and that they are experienced when it comes to taking care of the unique needs of each child. Daycare centers are found in just about every town, neighborhood and city in the country, and they offer an invaluable service to parents and families who have to attend to other tasks for a couple of hours before they get back home. In an ideal world, these daycare centers are safe sanctuaries where children can play and socialize with their peers until their parents or guardians come back to take them.

However, instances of physical abuse at daycare centers flood our screens when exposes and investigations by media houses reveal a disturbing trend across the country: children are punched, slapped, kicked, choked and worse by their minders and other bad actors, leading to the development of behavioral and emotional issues, and in some cases, even long-term disability. It is important to note that the welfare of your children is legally mandated by the law in the sense that these daycare centers and their staff owe your child and family a duty of care to protect these defenseless children from any kind of harm, failure to which you as a family may be able to file a daycare abuse and injuries lawsuit, for which we’d love to help facilitate for easy resolution.

Are you looking for a best daycare abuse and injuries lawyer?  Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced daycare abuse attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience, and it would be an honor to put this experience to good use in the resolution of your child’s daycare injuries due to negligence lawsuit. The McCready Law difference lies in the fact that are not afraid to litigate cases should we feel that they deserve the same on account of the egregious manner in which the defendant acted or the extent of the injuries perpetrated upon our client. Litigation is often the only way to recover maximum compensation as allowed by law.

In contrast, the vast majority of law firms simply engage the insurance company in settlement negotiations which often yield a paltry settlement for the client on account of the skewed balance of power between the insurance company and the client. In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our network of referral attorneys and law firms, we run a bilingual firm (hablamos Espanol) and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of the claim aside from minimal administrative and filing fees, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If your child was injured due to negligence at a daycare center, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about you and your loved one’s options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Signs of Child Daycare Physical Abuse

While physical abuse may not always be apparent, some of the most common signs include the following:

1. Unexplained injuries such as welts, cuts and bruises that cannot be associated with children joshing and playing around could be signs that your child is being abused. In particular, pay attention to hidden injuries especially in areas such as the buttocks and the back
2. Behavioral changes such as increased anger, aggression, withdrawal and anxiety can all point to abuse which often leads to PTSD, to which the changes above are linked. In addition, regressive behaviors such as thumb-sucking and bed-wetting are all causes for concern.
3. The child may become unusually fearful of certain adults or caregiver, and may start crying the moment said adult comes forward to accompany them into the daycare center.
4. A child who’s experienced physical abuse at a daycare center may lose their appetite, experience nightmares, and have difficulty falling and staying asleep which are all signs of some form of physical abuse
5. The child may need to be taken to the emergency room either by you or the daycare frequently to address injuries frequently. A once-off trip to the ER is fine, but if they have to go multiple times every couple of months, it could be an indicator of ongoing abuse
6. They may also have physical marks on their ankles or wrists which are typically restraint marks that the perpetrator inflicted on the child in an effort to stop them from escaping while they were physically abusing them.

Why Children May Hide Daycare Abuse from Parents

Children may typically have a hard time disclosing any form of physical abuse due to a number of reasons, with the most common ones being a feeling of shame and guilt and believing that they are somehow to blame for their abuse. In addition, they fear that they won’t be believed by their parents as they often see their caregivers as authority figures who can potentially supersede anything they say. In addition, there is a cognitive dissonance whereby a perceived loyalty to their abuser that they have come to trust creates a form of emotional conflict which makes it hard for them to come forward with these allegations of abuse against them.

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It is important to note that the law assigns the role of Mandated Reporters to individuals charged with taking care of children at daycare settings, and should these individuals such as daycare staff, teachers, law enforcements and even healthcare professionals suspect child abuse, they should report it to the authorities. If you as a parent suspect anything, it is important to document everything including taking photos and videos of the injury as well as taking your child to the hospital for prompt treatment as well as commence therapy for them. Daycare abuse victims may be entitled to a number of damages such as the cost of medical care, cost of psychological counseling, pain and suffering, loss of quality of life and so much more. Before talking to anyone else, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.