A serious injury to a child is a sad story for many adults -- and a nightmare for the child's parents. Children are more physically vulnerable than adults because of their size and age, and most are more emotionally vulnerable as well. A serious injury could be a substantial setback in a life that has barely begun, negatively affecting the child's future. And of course, adults feel responsible for injuries to children because it's our job to protect them from dangers they may not know of or understand.

Unfortunately, minors run a higher risk of a physical injury than adults merely because they spend more time playing and exploring in the outdoors. Lack of knowledge and experience with the world can also get younger children into trouble. Children are the most common victims of injuries from swimming pools, playground equipment, mislabeled household toxins, defective toys and dog bites, and kids and teens are leading victims of pedestrian and bicycle accidents. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents are consistently the leading cause of death for minors between the ages of three and 18.

If your child is the victim of a personal injury, you have the right to bring a lawsuit on his or her behalf. In many cases, in fact, a child who has been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness can delay a decision on a personal injury for longer than an adult. This lawsuit can help you collect compensation for your child's medical bills, injuries and pain, and provide financial support for the future if the injuries will require lifelong treatment or prevent him or her from achieving financial independence.

Cohn, Smith & Cohn represents minors throughout the State of Florida who have been seriously injured by another person's carelessness. We have more than 35 years of experience fighting for injured clients' rights, including experience with lifetime care and complex physical injuries. Our dedicated attorneys will fight to make sure the costs of an injury, which can reach into seven figures for seriously injured children, do not place an undue burden on the family. If you are a parent, guardian or another adult with responsibility for a minor who has been severely injured anywhere in Florida, we would like to offer you a free consultation to discuss your child's needs and legal rights.

If your child has sustained a serious personal injury, contact Cohn, Smith & Cohn online or call us at 954-431-8100 or 305-624-9186 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.