What To Do If Your Child Was Injured in a Car Accident
Protect Their Future With Raipher For The Win
A child’s car accident changes everything in an instant. Parents face medical emergencies, emotional distress, and endless questions about what comes next. These moments test every ounce of patience and strength, especially when the accident could have been prevented.
Across Massachusetts and Connecticut, children are injured every year by distracted, speeding, or careless drivers. Even low-speed collisions can cause serious harm, leading to long-term medical complications or developmental challenges. In those moments, families need more than reassurance. They need a legal team with the experience, tenacity, and results to protect their child’s future.
Raipher, P.C. has recovered more than $100 million for injury victims and families across both states. We approach every child injury case with compassion and focus, balancing care for your family with fierce advocacy against insurers and negligent drivers. If your child was injured in an accident, contact us for a free consultation to learn more about your legal right to compensation and to protect your options. Consultations are free, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we win.
Who may be at fault
Liability in a child car accident case can extend beyond the driver who was behind the wheel. In some cases, multiple parties may have played a role in causing the crash or worsening the harm that followed. Understanding every angle of responsibility is key to recovering full compensation.
Those who may be liable include:
- Negligent Drivers: Motorists who were speeding, distracted, or impaired at the time of the crash.
- Drivers of Your Vehicle: Even family or friends may share partial fault if they acted carelessly, but insurance, not individuals, pays the claim.
- Employers or Commercial Entities: Companies can be held liable if an employee caused the crash while on duty.
- Vehicle or Parts Manufacturers: Defective tires, brakes, or airbags may have contributed to the injury.
- Government Agencies or Contractors: Poor road design or neglected maintenance can create unsafe conditions.
Determining liability requires careful investigation, legal strategy, and a team that knows where to look for evidence. Our attorneys identify every potential source of recovery and ensure insurers can’t sidestep accountability.
Common injuries children suffer in car crashes
Children’s bodies are more fragile than adults’, and injuries often take longer to reveal their true impact. That’s why early evaluation, medical documentation, and legal protection are essential after any crash involving a child.
Common injuries include:
- Head and Brain Trauma: Concussions or traumatic brain injuries that disrupt learning and memory.
- Spinal Injuries: Damage that affects mobility, growth, or development.
- Fractures and Growth-Plate Injuries: Broken bones that may alter bone structure or require surgery.
- Internal Organ Damage: Hidden bleeding or organ injury that worsens without immediate care.
- Emotional Trauma: Anxiety, fear, and behavioral changes that interfere with recovery and school life.
Each of these injuries carries lifelong implications if left untreated or undervalued by insurers. A lawyer ensures the evidence reflects both current and future needs, strengthening your claim and securing your child’s stability.
Why insurance companies minimize child injuries
Insurance companies move fast when a child is hurt. Not out of concern, but to contain financial risk. Adjusters may claim that children “bounce back quickly” or that medical costs are temporary. They rely on overwhelmed parents to accept early offers before the full scope of harm is known.
That’s where an experienced lawyer becomes essential. Our team works with pediatric specialists, neuropsychologists, and economic experts to project long-term needs and document the real impact of your child’s injuries. We build a case that exposes the insurer’s tactics and demands fair, evidence-backed compensation.
The difference between a rushed settlement and a full recovery is preparation and preparation is where Raipher wins.
How Raipher protects families
When a preventable crash leaves a child injured, the family needs more than a lawyer. They need a partner who understands both the emotional and financial toll. With a national reach, we handle every aspect of the case: investigating the crash, securing witness statements, obtaining medical records, and negotiating with insurers determined to minimize payout.
Every case is built as if it will go to trial. That level of preparation creates pressure and pressure produces results. Our attorneys don’t back down until your child’s recovery, therapy, and future needs are fully accounted for in any settlement or verdict.
If your child was hurt in a car accident in Massachusetts or Connecticut, contact Raipher today for a free consultation. We’ll take on the legal fight so you can focus on your child’s healing. This is your shot at justice. Make it count.