Child Injuries (Daycare Accidents)

Washington Daycare Injury Attorney - Fighting for the Rights of Daycare Accident Victims

The reality of modern American society is that both parents of children need to work in the majority of situations, as two incomes is basically necessary to assure that the family unit can stay ahead financially. What this generally means is that the children must be sent to daycare providers until they are old enough to go to school.

Millions of parents make this choice for different reasons, but the bottom line is that there are many situations in which children are injured because of basic daycare accidents and negligence. Below is an overview of this issue in the legal sense, and you'll find information that includes the regulations put forth by the State of Washington in order to properly run a daycare center, common injuries and causes of them in the state and how to proceed if your child has been injured while in the care of another.

Washington Daycare Center Regulations

Washington publishes an extensive list of rules and regulations that must be followed in order for a daycare center to maintain its license to legally operate. Below are a few examples of what is required to maintain a 'safe' environment in Washington:

(1) You must maintain the building, equipment and premises in a safe manner that protects the children from injury hazards including but not limited to:
(a) Burns (for example: Chemicals or other potentially flammable substances);
(b) Drowning;
(c) Choking (for example: Ropes, wires, blind cords, fences not meeting requirements);
(d) Cuts (for example: Broken glass, sharp objects, abrasive surfaces);
(e) Entrapments (for example: The following items must not have openings between three and one-half inches and nine inches wide: Deck and fence rails, stair rails or other equipment);
(f) Falls from excessive heights;
(g) Gunshots by ensuring no firearm or another weapon is on the premises;
(h) Hearing loss by keeping noise at a level where a normal conversation can be heard;
(i) Objects falling on the children (for example: Heavy items on open shelving that could fall in an earthquake or similar emergency);
(j) Pinches from equipment (for example: Broken or cracked areas);
(k) Poison (such as cleaning supplies or lead-based paint);
(l) Puncture (for example: Equipment, building edges or playground equipment with sharp points or jagged edges);
(m) Shear or crush (for example: Lawn and garden equipment used for yard maintenance);
(n) Shock by electricity;
(o) Trap (for example: Compost bins, old freezers, dryers or refrigerators); and
(p) Trip (for example: Cable wires, ropes, jagged or cracked walkways).
These are only a few examples of the extensive regulations in place for daycare centers in Washington. As such, any injuries that occur in a facility that does not meet the minimum standards above could result in fines from the state in addition to civil liability.

Common Child Injuries at Daycare Centers around Washington

There are several different injuries that a child can suffer at a daycare center in Washington, and below are just a few examples:
  • Cuts
  • Bruises
  • Burns
  • Scrapes
  • Concussions
  • Broken bones
  • Internal injuries
  • Electric shocks
Clearly, there are other injuries that could happen, but what's equally relevant in terms of a legal claim in this regard is how the injury occurred. Any form of negligence, inadequate supervision or failure to comply with safety regulations could immediately give rise to valid legal claims for personal injury damages.

Washington Daycare Injury Accident Attorney

If your child has been injured or worse while being cared for in a daycare center, you need to take immediate action. Contact the child injury lawyers at Phillips Webster in Washington today to schedule a free initial consultation.
 



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