Child Injury Lawyers in Queens
Children hurt at school, in playgrounds, in daycare and on unsafe property. Free consultation, and no fee unless we win.
The deadlines work differently for a child
New York generally pauses, or tolls, the limitation period for an injured child until their eighteenth birthday, with the ordinary period running from there. That gives families more time than they often assume.
There is an important exception. Where the claim is against a public body — a public school, the City, a public hospital — the 90-day notice of claim requirement generally still applies, and courts have limited discretion to allow it late. A great many school playground and public facility claims are lost this way.
Practically: get medical attention and keep every record, photograph the location and equipment, and ask the school or facility for its incident report in writing. Supervision records and prior complaints about the same equipment are often decisive.
How Davidov & Cohen can help
We take the administrative weight off you and put the case on a footing where the other side has a reason to deal with it properly.
We move on the notice of claim
Where a school or public body is involved, the 90-day requirement usually still applies even though the child is a minor. That is the first thing we deal with.
We obtain the incident and supervision records
Schools and daycares document more than families are shown. We request the reports, staffing records and prior complaints.
We document the full injury
We work with your treating doctors, and specialists where a case calls for one, so the record reflects what the injury actually costs you.
We prepare it as a trial case
Most claims settle. They settle for more when the file is built as though it will be tried, and the other side knows it.
Child injury cases we handle
- Playground equipment injuries
- School and gym class accidents
- Inadequate supervision
- Daycare and after-school programmes
- School bus injuries
- Lead paint exposure
- Swimming pool accidents
- Dog bites to children
- Defective toys and furniture
- Falls from windows
- Sports and recreation injuries
- Burns and scalds
How long you have to file
For most claims the limitation period is tolled until the child turns eighteen, and then runs. But where the defendant is a public school district, the City or another public body, a notice of claim within 90 days is generally still required. The gap between those two rules is where most avoidable losses happen, so it is worth checking early even if you plan to wait.
Common questions
My child was hurt at a public school. How long do I have?
Treat it as 90 days for the notice of claim. The tolling that applies to minors does not generally rescue a missed notice of claim against a public body.
Does my child have to give evidence?
Not usually at an early stage, and many cases resolve without a child ever testifying. Where evidence is needed there are protections available, and we discuss them with you first.
What happens to a settlement for a child?
Settlements for minors in New York require court approval, and funds are typically held for the child's benefit until they come of age. It is a protective process and we handle the application.
What if the accident was partly my fault?
New York uses pure comparative negligence. Your compensation is reduced by your share of the fault rather than barred outright, so even someone substantially at fault may still recover. It is worth having someone look at it before you assume otherwise.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so our fee comes out of a recovery and there is no fee if there is no recovery. The consultation is free.
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Millions Recovered for Injured New Yorkers
At Davidov & Cohen Law, we are proud to have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. Our dedicated legal team has successfully handled a wide range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, construction site injuries, and more.
We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that an injury can take, which is why we fight tirelessly to secure the maximum compensation our clients deserve. Through aggressive negotiation and skilled litigation, we hold negligent parties accountable and help our clients rebuild their lives.
Every case we take on is pursued with determination and personalized attention. When you choose Davidov & Cohen Law, you are choosing experienced advocates committed to achieving justice for you and your family.
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