Many parents in the metro Atlanta area rely on daycare centers to look after their children while they work. This means entrusting an individual or a facility with the well-being of an innocent child. Taking care of children is not an easy task, but daycare facilities have an obligation to meet the basic needs of a child throughout the day and provide them with a safe environment. The sad fact is that according to recent surveys, there are currently over 13,000,000 children aged six (6) and under that spend some time in a daycare setting. Parents' main concerns when sending their children to a daycare setting are health and safety. Approximately 31,000 kids ages four (4) and under receive treatment in emergency rooms each year for injuries sustained while entrusted at a daycare. Some of these injuries occur at the hands of staff, and some at the hands of other children. These are sometimes accidents occurring from lack of supervision or training. Other times these injuries are sustained at the hands of staff who do not have the temperament to serve in a childcare facility and resort to abusive behavior towards young children.
If you suspect that your child has been injured because of neglect or abuse at their daycare facility, Casey Stevens can help. We handle several daycare injury cases each year, and many of these cases have originated out of some of the most prestigious daycares in the North Atlanta area. Expensive daycares in fancy areas suffer some of the same problems other daycares face: turnover. Turnover leads to a lack of training, insufficient staffing, and poor background screening, leading to the need for help from a daycare negligence lawyer.
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The majority of daycare providers are responsible, showing compassion and concern for the children’s best interests. It is estimated that only 3 percent of reported child abuse cases take place in childcare facilities. Despite this modest figure, it only takes one negligent daycare organization to cause your child great harm with negative effects that can linger for years to come.
Nearly 2/3 of all childcare settings surveyed demonstrated at least one of these safety hazards, which often result in daycare negligence settlements when a lawsuit is filed.
Our Atlanta John’s Creek daycare injury law firm can be of service if your child has been injured by:
Different forms of abuse can occur at daycare facilities in north Georgia, including physical, sexual, and emotional mistreatment. Unfortunately, many of the victims are too young to speak for themselves to report their abuse. Knowing what to look for can help parents determine if there is something wrong at their child’s care facility. If you suspect abuse has occurred, report it! Allegations of abuse, neglect, or corporal punishment should be reported to Bright from the Start, the State of Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning which is responsible for overseeing childcare abuse and neglect allegations. Reports are quickly and thoroughly investigated, allowing daycare injury lawyers an investigative advantage in abuse and neglect cases. Often these reports are accompanied by video recordings of the daycare abuse. A Child Protective Services (CPS) notification is required for all allegations of abuse, sexual exploitation, or neglect by law. Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are made to DFCS.
When your child has been injured due to the negligence of a daycare facility or a non-relative childcare provider, the most important thing is to focus on getting your child the medical help that they need. We can provide families with referrals to experts who specialize in helping children recover physically and psychologically from daycare abuse and neglect. Once you’re ready to discuss your legal options, contact the Daycare Accident Law Firm of Casey W. Stevens. Our initial consultation and case evaluation are always free, and we never collect until your case is settled. Nothing can compensate for the loss of a child’s innocence and trust, but punishing cases of abuse and neglect can prevent further instances and provide the care that your child needs for their recovery.
Are you convinced that your child has suffered injury or abuse due to the neglect of their daycare facility? Call our office to speak to an experienced daycare accident lawyer today.
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