Zephyrhills Child Injury Lawyer
Children are uniquely vulnerable to personal injuries. Not only are their bodies smaller and less able to withstand trauma and shock, but they may also not understand the risks that they take with certain behaviors. Injury is actually the leading cause of death among children. Accident injuries to their child are a parent’s worst nightmare fulfilled.
The United States has among the worst child injury fatality rates in the developed world. Preventable injuries and deaths occur every day. For every child who dies in an accident, hundreds more suffer injury. These accidents can cause lasting injuries that can damage a child for the rest of their lives, all because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
If this happened to you or your child here in Zephyrhills, call Nicoletti Accident Injury Lawyers right away. We’ve won millions of dollars in damages for people just like you.
We can talk to you about the accident and investigate to see if you have a good legal claim for compensation. If you decide to hire us we can work to recover the money your child needs for medical and other treatments as well as pain and suffering.
Children Are in a Uniquely Vulnerable Position
Children can suffer an injury at any part of their daily lives. Every year, about 12,000 children younger than 19 die of unintentional injuries. Countless more are injured and require hospitalization and medical treatment.
What is worse is that they often can't control their circumstances. This includes the cars in which they travel and even the toys that they play with every day.
It is bad enough when someone else’s negligence harms a parent. It is even more upsetting when carelessness and negligence hurt your child. Not only do parents incur a large number of expenses to treat their child’s injury, but they also want justice for what someone else did.
The personal injury legal system allows them to receive compensation. While that does not undo the harm to a child, it can at least help the family deal with the financial ramifications of the injury.
Ways That Children Can Suffer Injury in Their Daily Lives
Here are some common ways that children can suffer personal injury:
- As a passenger in a car accident
- As a passenger in a school bus accident
- When they are out riding their bicycle
- From the toys that they play with every day
- Drowning in swimming pool accident
- Playground accidents
- As a pedestrian crossing the street
- In slip and fall accidents
- At amusement parks
Falls are one of the most common causes of accidental death among children. Children’s bodies are less developed than adults, and a fall may more severely harm them. These can happen on playgrounds or even just walking down the street. Younger children are the most at risk. The most common cause of child fatalities is motor vehicle crashes. Children’s bodies are even more likely to suffer serious injury from the impact of an auto accident.
Where Children Suffer Injuries
Children can be injured anywhere. Common locations for injuries include friends’ homes and school. If your child was at another child’s home, their parents have an obligation to supervise the children. They must also provide safe premises for the children. Play accidents can be the fault of the parents, even when another child has injured your child.
Children are also injured often in daycare when providers do not exercise the appropriate amount of care. Daycare providers must maintain insurance, and this will cover injuries that children suffer when the provider is at fault for the injury. While there is not a higher duty of care for children, the expectations about what the provider should have done depend on the circumstances.
How You Can Receive Financial Compensation For An Injury to Your Child
Legally, you would need to prove that someone else was responsible for your child’s injuries before you could be in a position to receive financial compensation. This requires that you demonstrate that someone else was negligent. The facts of each case will determine what constitutes negligence. Everything depends on the facts and what you can prove.
Specifically, you must prove:
- Duty of Care - the defendant owed your child a duty to act with reasonable care
- Breach of Duty - the defendant breached that duty by acting unreasonably under the circumstances
- Injury - your child suffered an injury
- Causation - your child would not have been injured had it not been for the actions of the other party
The Outcome of Your Claim or Lawsuit Depends on Unique Facts
What is reasonable depends entirely on the circumstances. There are times when others have a heightened obligation when a child is involved. Most people do not expect children to have the judgment necessary to avoid accidents. For example, there is an even higher duty of care for property owners in premises liability cases when something on their property is an attractive nuisance for children.
In addition, courts may be less likely to find that the child contributed to their own accident. In some cases, plaintiffs cannot collect when they were negligent themselves. A court would be less likely to find a child accident victim responsible for their own injury. Few people expect children to use the same level of judgment and caution as adults. If the defendant tries to argue otherwise, an attorney can fight back.
How The Insurance Company Can Make Your Life Much More Difficult
However, one thing that you may need to contend with is an insurance company that may try to argue that a caregiver poorly supervised the child. They will try anything that they can to avoid paying the claim. They know that child injury claims could have higher damage awards because of the severity of the injury, and they may stop at nothing to find a way to deny the claim. This is why you need a lawyer to fight for you.
How An Attorney Can Help Your Child Personal Injury Case
An attorney in your case can:
- Investigate the accident to learn what really happened
- Gather evidence that could help prove your side of the story
- Handle the communications with the insurance company
- Calculate the value of damages
- Prepare and present the claim to the insurance company
- Negotiate a possible settlement with the insurance company
The insurance company seemingly does not care that it was a child who was hurt. They look at a child injury the same way as they do every other claim, as a way to save money by paying less than the amount to which the family is legally entitled. They are uninterested in the fact that a family is suffering hardship and is struggling to care for their child.
You Are Fighting For Your Child’s Future
When you file a claim for an injury to your child, you have an extra obligation to get the money that you deserve. The child cannot negotiate a settlement agreement with an insurance company. This is money that your child may need as an adult if they suffer from the long-term effects of their injury. You need to think of the longer horizon when you are dealing with a child’s injury. While you may need money now to care for the child, you must also think of their future.
Valuing a child’s injury claim is not always easy. You need an experienced attorney to think of all of the possible contingencies. You will only get one chance to obtain the compensation that you can. If you settle the claim, you will need to sign a release agreement, keeping your child from receiving any more compensation in the future. This is not a decision that they can make, but they are certainly affected the most by it.
How To Value Your Child’s Injury Claim
Your attorney can help value your case. This is not something that the average family can do on their own.
Your lawyer can work with these experts to come up with an appropriate estimate of damages:
- A life care planner when the child needs medical and home care for a lifetime
- A vocational expert who could predict what the child could earn in a lifetime
- An education expert, if any type of special education is necessary
- An economic expert who can predict future inflation in both general prices and healthcare.
When you are dealing with child injuries, there is a long future to consider. You have little way of knowing what may be in the future, both with your child and the cost of care. This is why you need to be as precise as possible in the face of uncertainty. This is what we do at Nicoletti Accident Injury Lawyers.
Damages That You Can Recover
You are legally entitled to:
- All of the medical care that the child has needed and will need in the future
- Past and future pain and suffering
- Lost wages that the child could have earned in the future and that family members have also suffered by having to take off work to care for their injured child
- Any special education that may be necessary
- Home health care and other attendants necessary to help the child
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages if you lost your child in the accident
While we have focused on the insurance company and how they may handle the claim, this is not the only way that you can obtain financial compensation on behalf of the child. You are under no obligation to try to resolve the case by presenting a claim. While many families find it in their best interests to at least explore a settlement, they always have the option of filing a lawsuit. This does not keep you from settling the case before you reach that point.
In fact, your lawyer may advise you to file a lawsuit at some point in the process. If the insurance company denies the claim or is being unreasonable in settlement negotiations, it is often in your best interest to do this. An insurance company is a rational business. They know that being in front of a jury with a case filed on behalf of an injured child is not the best place for them.
What Happens With the Settlement Money?
You may be wondering what happens to the proceeds of a settlement in a child personal injury case. This is something that you need to think about now. Of course, you need some of the money now to pay for the child’s treatment and education. However, you may need a part of the settlement after the child becomes an adult.
This money is put into an account for the child’s use after they turn 18. Without some planning and forethought, the child may go to the bank and withdraw all of the money and not spend it responsibly.
An Attorney Can Help With A Structured Settlement
This is why families need to think now about a structured settlement. This will control how the money is disbursed to the child when necessary. A structured settlement could give them monthly payments or allow them to receive a certain percentage of the money at once. The time to establish the structured settlement is now, so it is here to protect your child in the future.
Zephyrhills Child Injury Lawyers
If your child has suffered an injury in an accident, you need legal help now to protect their rights. People and companies are more than willing to take from your child and their future. An attorney can stand up for your child and fight for the maximum amount of compensation to help them, both now and in the future. This is not a phone call that you should delay.
Contact the attorneys at Nicoletti Accident Injury Lawyers online, or call us at (813) 489-6485 for your free initial consultation. We can help you through a difficult time by handling the details of your case or claim.
Client Testimonial
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Rating: 5/5Sandra H.
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Rating: 5/5Lou M.
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Rating: 5/5Janet T.
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Rating: 5/5Pedro M.
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Rating: 5/5Jasmine S.
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Rating: 5/5Robert
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Rating: 5/5Jasmine S.
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Rating: 5/5Anthony P.
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Rating: 5/5Tabatha I.
I first started out with another lawyer in the area and for a few months of not great communication and such I decided to switch. I called on a weekend and got a call back within an hour. When I first went into the office I actually met the lawyer which never happened at the other place and Nicoletti expained more in an hour than everyone at the other office. They constantly kept in contact whether through phone or email and explained anything I asked. They treat you like they actually care not just another case to them. I would recommend them to anyone that asked about a personal injury lawyer.
Rating: 5/5Brandie T.
The person who referred us said Nicoletti Law Firm treats their clients like family. My husband and I couldn’t agree more! They not only showed genuine concern for his overall condition but they exceeded our expectations on what his case would yield. This respectful, discreet and family oriented team of professionals works alongside some of the best doctors and medical teams out there to provide only the best services ensuring that their clients have the most comfortable future ahead of them that they can possibly have. My husband and I highly recommend this team to help in any and all personal injury cases you might have. If needed we will definitely and only go back to them!
Rating: 5/5Crystal D.
Everyone was so helpful along the process for an unfortunate time. I’m so thankful to have worked with them. If you want kind , honest, and hardworking people represent you, please choose this firm!
Rating: 5/5Michael D.
The staff at Nicoletti Law Firm provided great service for me. The staff was kind and always there to assist me with any questions and answers. I definitely recommend this office to anyone. I greatly appreciate everyone who helped me throughout this. Thank you!
Rating: 5/5Ashley C.
Beth B.
I felt safe and trusted my attorneys the whole time , everything was explained and I had no dumb or wrong questions to them , everyone was very nice and thorough in their work.
Rating: 5/5Tabatha I.
Levi L.
If your looking for the best. The Nicoletti Law Firm is the one you want. They were very professional and walked me through the whole process without talking down to me. They are always in touch. They care cause they were there. Nicolette was in a head on accident with a 18 wheeler. Anthony was in his own terrible accident at one point too. Seeing first hand what they went through made them get into this area of law. If you want the best forget the rest and call them. You will be as happy as I am!!!!
Rating: 5/5Tony S.
Handled everything with professionalism and empathy. Great people with great souls really care about there clients and their safety. Thank you for taken care of me thru this processes forever thankful.
Rating: 5/5Sonya M.
Karen G.
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Rating: 5/5Leanne R.
This is a great law firm with very friendly staff and a beautiful office. Nicoletti Law Firm meets your needs, accommodates you and goes above and beyond the call of service and everyone’s expectations. Attorney Nicoletti is an expert in her field and loved by her clients. She was voted one of the top 10 attorneys in Florida pertaining to client satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. An acquaintance of mine named George, and his wife, rated her #1 in the entire state of Florida. They were in a major car accident in September of 2019. Attorney Nicoletti is handling the case expeditiously with expertise, kindness and efficiency. The case isn’t over yet, but the couple can’t stop singing the praises of this law firm. Furthermore, this law firm supports many community events and donates money to a variety of organizations and churches. I would give Nicoletti Law Firm a rating of 100 out 100. You should contact them. You will definitely be extremely satisfied.
Rating: 5/5Chris F.
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Rating: 5/5Carole I.
We just finished with my case and I honestly could not be any happier ! From the moment I made my first phone call to them to my last meeting, they have always been so kind. A potentially stressful situation was made simple and worry free. I would definitely recommend to anyone in search for a great law firm. Any questions always answered or they definitely find out in a timely manner. 10/10 Yes. Stop searching and hire them right away and get what you deserve.
Rating: 5/5Mileyza P.
This is a law firm that really cares about their clients. They made sure I was taken care in every way and even sent me to their own orthopedic doctor after an ignorant one wanted to fuse my spine. I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done to help me out. I will be referring this firm to all friends and family.
Rating: 5/5Stephen K.
They did real good for me I’m very happy with the outcome. All staff was very friendly I’ll definitely refer them to anyone. Thank you
Rating: 5/5Frank D.
Family owned Injury law firm. Anthony and his wife were very professional and thorough.
Rating: 5/5Tim R.
Hands down best attorneys office I’ve ever dealt with. From start to finish. Would definitely use again.
Rating: 5/5Rob K.
Great staff. Great communication. Very thorough. Fast services. Thank you for all your kindness as well. Could give them more stars lol. Will definitely refer them out.
Rating: 5/5Jenny
I highly recommend this law firm. They are very professional and courteous. They made a stressful time a lot easier to bear. Anthony Lograsso was very professional and made the process clear and easy to understand.
Rating: 5/5Franny N.
Our family will always refer and support Nicoletti Law Firm. Their team is truly top notch. Everyone on staff is kind, understanding and hard working. Nicoletti Law Firm hears what you have to say and puts fourth their best in action for your interest. I am personally grateful and happy with our choice after speaking with other 4 firms. Nicoletti Law Firm is the way to go!
Rating: 5/5Kara M.
Shes gorgeous & they all are very cordial. Exellent service.
Rating: 5/5Robert S.
I highly recommend this law firm! They have been extremely helpful and caring through the whole process. My case is over now and I couldn’t be happier with the result.
Rating: 5/5Suzannah N.
Started with another firm and decided to get my second opinion from Nicoletti. I AM SO GLAD I DID! No more runaround and playing phone tag. Kevin jumped in quick and literally took care of everything right out of the gate. I honestly was treated so well and I believe we got all we were entitled too leaving no money behind! I will always “Call Kevin” when I need help! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Rating: 5/5Jerry C.
Thank you to Nicoletti Law Firm! They took care of every part of my case so I didn’t have to worry about anything. Everyone is super nice and professional. I highly recommend them and I’d definitely use them again if needed.
Rating: 5/5Perry F.
Service is paramount and response time extremely quick. Attorney Kevin, took time to understand my situation and provided me with knowledgeable legal feedback. Nicoletti Law Firm is more then just another firm, they are a family!
Rating: 5/5D Lewis
Kevin Sullivan is the definiton of an exceptional attorney. He fights vigorously for his clients and will not settle for anything less than what his client rightfully deserves. His attention to detail is impeccable and he is able to clearly communicate complex issues. 5 stars!
Rating: 5/5Adam L.
Excellent service and friendly staff. Very knowledgeable and professional firm. Beyond exceeded my expectations. Anthony L. made the process so easy and was very personable. Overall beyond grateful to have chosen the Nicoletti Law Firm for my case. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rating: 5/5Evelyn V.
I have know Kevin Sullivan for almost 17 years and have always know him to have an outstanding work ethic. He can win any argument and attorney is a perfect career for him. Kevin’s priority is the best outcome for his clients.
Rating: 5/5Firemedic
I can’t express how much I’m grateful to have a law firm like nicoletti by my side, they answered all my questions made sure I was aware of what was going on with my case. Thank you so much for all you have done for me and my family. I really appreciate it
Rating: 5/5Amy C.
Zachary M.
When working with an attorney, trust is crucial. Having an attorney you can trust to do their best for you is necessary. Kevin and the folks at Nicolleti treat you like family and you can always have faith in family. Kevin is very knowledgeable, experienced and has gained my trust for all my legal needs. He even offers free consultations to help steer you in the right direction so you’re getting the best service in the industry. Trust me when I tell you that if you need legal assistance you can trust in Kevin Sullivan and the Nicolleti Law Firm
Rating: 5/5Joshua W.
I have known Kevin for several years now and he has always been someone I could trust and turn to in time of need. He treats all his clients with the upmost respect and is a true professional, and it is wonderful to know that in the case of a true tragedy that I have someone as competent as Kevin in my corner.
Rating: 5/5Will J.
Outstanding professionals who know what they are doing. They will help you through every step of the process no matter what the problem is.and they where there every time i called to ask a question A-PLUS ALL THE WAY
Rating: 5/5Daniel H.
I had the pleasure to work with Kevin Sullivan. I needed advice and he was always available for me. Kevin even gave me his personal cell in case I needed further assistance. I would recommend Kevin at Nicoletti Law Firm to anyone seeking help.
Rating: 5/5Nelson B.
Great friendly staff act more like you known them for years. Very quick and efficient with best outcome possible. Anthony is a great guy and makes sure you are comfortable every step of process
Rating: 5/5Rob A.
Kevin was absolutely amazing! Everything was handled with no stress to me besides getting better. Will recommend and use again if need be.
Rating: 5/5Danielle R.
I highly recommend the Nicoletti law firm. The lawyers there really care! Highly recommended for anyone involved in a car accident.
Rating: 5/5Jamie D.
I was recommended to go with the nicoletti law firm and I was definitely not disappointed. They answered all my questions (i had a million) promptly and in a way i could understand. They have your best interest at heart and will take care of you.
Rating: 5/5Marie D.
I would personally recommend them to all of my friends and family. They are really quick and get the job done fast. Quicker than any other law firms around here. Anthony and Nicolette treated me like family and truly cared about me and helping me! They are the best.
Rating: 5/5Susan D.
I can personally say that nicoletti Law Firm has gone above and beyond their Call of Duty for for me when handling my recent case even while being represented poorly by Stacey Kemp, rouge and green the nicoletti law firm came right in and fix all my previous lawyers mistakes and laziness and got more accomplished n one week then my previous lawyer did in one full calendar year. I can’t express how thankful I am to Anthony for truly making me understand what was going on with everything so I physically knew what was going on with in my case instead of being left in the dark they’re always available they have an amazing team and I would use them ten times over if I had to. When it comes to needing a lawyer in a time of need you need honesty trustworthiness and to know you can depend on them to represent you correctly and not only are they all those things but they are all truly down-to-earth people and I appreciate them more than they can ever understand. Thank you guys for all your hardWork and dedication.
Rating: 5/5Megan P.
Would highly recommend this firm. You can tell the attorneys care about their clients which you can’t say for the majority of firms out there. They acted professionally from the first time I contacted them and throughout my case.
Rating: 5/5Jae M.
The Nicolleti law firm helped me with legal questions in a way that was professional but still simple in its explanation to where I felt confident in the information. Kevin Sullivan was a dream to work with and l couldn’t be happier with my experience. Highly recommended!
Rating: 5/5Steven A.
The Nicolleti law firm was a huge help to me with a ton of legal questions! Their service is amazing and their legal expertise is incredible as well. I would recommend them to anyone!
Rating: 5/5Amanda P.
Would recommend them to anyone and everyone! Before reaching out to them I was stressed and frustrated with the whole situation. After going to them they immediately took the weight off my shoulders and handled everything very well. They were patient with me when answering my questions and made sure I understood everything, taking away all my concerns about the case! Very nice people.
Rating: 5/5Meagan
We are grateful to have had them represent us through this difficult time. They handled every thing very well and addressed our concerns throughout the entire process. We would recommend their firm in the future and use them again should there ever be a need to do so.
Rating: 5/5Angie R.
Great and friendly lasers the best
Rating: 5/5Kevin S.
The Nicoletti Law Firm was incredibly professional and helpful! I recommend them to anyone who is looking for attorneys who really care about their clients.
Rating: 5/5Christina S.
Nicoletti family was great in so many ways, gave me my life back and never left me in the dark. He was there from the beginning til the end never gave up I will go back again n again Thank you so much for all you did.
Rating: 5/5Fernando C.
I know Nicolette personally and as a fellow attorney, I send all my personal injury work to her. She really cares about her clients and gets the best results!
Rating: 5/5Carin C.
I felt at ease after meeting with Kevin for the first time. I love that the fact that he kept in contact with me during the whole process and I didn’t have to worry about anything. I would recommend Kevin and Nicoletti Law Firm without any hesitation.
Rating: 5/5Sharon M.
Nicoletti Law Firm is by far the most professional firm I have dealt with. They have researched the best institutions to work with to ensure your time and money are spent well. I would recommend this firm to anyone that would like to be treated like family and whom is looking to turn a bad experience around with this trusting firm.
Rating: 5/5Cheyanne L.
Nicolette got me more money then i would have ever expected to get I truly can’t thank her and her staff enough for everything they did for me and my family. I’m so glad we picked her as our lawyer her and her staff truly care about you such wonderful people.
Rating: 5/5Betty R.
Cassidy F.
By far one of the, if not the best law firms around. They real care about the clients and treat you like family. Were very concerned. they make you feel relaxed and comfortable..There expertise is second to none. They will handle your case great and and keep you informed every step of the way.. Highly recommend!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 5/5Tony S.
Without a doubt the best law firm around. I was with another law firm that told me it could be up to 2 more years before my case settled. Within a few months of turning over my case to them I was able to settle. Nikki and Anthony went above and beyond. I was treated like family from the very beginning. Highly recommended!!!
Rating: 5/5Teresa N.
Very good people and understanding and if you have a problem they can help solve it.
Rating: 5/5James O.
The Nicoletti Law firm is honest, aggressive and produces great results. My wife and I highly recommend this Law Firm for personal injury, auto accidents, and slip and falls.
Rating: 5/5Brian C.
Could not have asked for better lawyers got my case I don’t and 7 loans cash in hand so excited best lawyers that I’ve ever had to deal with thank you again Anthony and Nicolette app if you guys are absolutely amazing.
Rating: 5/5Kelly A.
Awesome experience, very friendly people and I felt very comfortable with them. They addressed my concerns and got me and my daughter the help we needed. In the end I was very happy with the results. Thanks for everything, y’all are wonderful!
Rating: 5/5Joy P.
The Nicoletti Law Firm is definitely the most friendly, informative, and professional Law Group I’ve had liberty of working with they’re very patient, and go thru all the details with you to make sure you’re aware of everything going on. The communication by far exceeded my expectations always kept up to date without calling and asking for information. The whole experience was made very easy and stress free. Anthony and Nicolette Nicoletti are by far the best choice you won’t regret scheduling a appointment. A+
Rating: 5/5Anthony L.
Nicoletti Accident Injury Lawyers
Address: 5139 Gall Blvd,Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Phone: 813.489.6485