When your child is hurt because of someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, the experience can be overwhelming. You are dealing with medical appointments, mounting bills, and the emotional weight of watching your child suffer, all while trying to understand a legal process that feels foreign and complicated.
At Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer, Injury Lawyers, we represent injured children and their families across West Central Florida. Our attorneys handle child injury cases with the care, urgency, and determination these cases deserve. If your child was harmed through negligence or misconduct, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other losses. We are here to help you pursue it.
Children are injured in many different ways, and not all of them lead to a legal claim. When an injury results from someone else’s carelessness, recklessness, or intentional harm, however, the responsible party can be held accountable. Common causes of child injury lawsuits we see across West Central Florida include:
If you are unsure whether your child’s situation qualifies for a legal claim, the best step is to speak with one of our attorneys. Our free case evaluations are designed for exactly this purpose.
Children under 18 cannot file a personal injury lawsuit on their own. As a parent or legal guardian, you must act on your child’s behalf. There are a few important things to understand about how these cases work in Florida.
Filing Deadlines
Florida law generally requires personal injury claims to be filed within two years of the incident. For minors, there is an important exception: the statute of limitations may be extended until two years after your child’s 18th birthday. This gives families additional time, but acting sooner is always better. Evidence is preserved more effectively, witnesses have clearer recollections, and your child’s case can move forward while the details are fresh.
Who Can File the Claim
Under Florida Statute 744.301, the natural or adoptive parents of a minor child have the right to file a lawsuit to recover monetary damages on their child’s behalf. If the court determines that a parent is unfit to manage the settlement in the child’s best interest, it may appoint a legal guardian to oversee the claim and any resulting settlement.
Court Oversight of Settlements
Florida courts take an active role in protecting injured children. When a settlement exceeds $15,000, court approval is typically required before the funds can be disbursed. This process ensures the settlement is in your child’s best interest. Our attorneys will guide you through every step so nothing falls through the cracks.
Child injury cases require a different level of care than standard personal injury claims. The stakes are higher, the legal process has additional layers, and the emotional toll on a family is significant. Our attorneys are experienced in navigating all of it.
Thorough investigation
We identify what happened, who is responsible, and what evidence is needed to build the strongest possible case for your child.
Abuse and neglect representation. If your child suffered harm at the hands of a caregiver, institution, or person in a position of trust, we investigate the cause and gather evidence to prove fault and pursue accountability.
Full compensation pursuit
A successful claim may result in compensation for medical care, ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma. We fight for the full scope of what your child has experienced and what they may need in the future.
Court approval assistance
When settlements require court oversight, we handle the process so you can focus on your family rather than paperwork and legal procedures.
Compassionate guidance
We know this is one of the hardest things a parent can go through. Our team will keep you informed, answer your questions, and be your steadfast partners at every step.
When a child is seriously injured through someone else’s negligence, the impact reaches far beyond the initial medical bills. Compensation in a child injury case may include:
Your child deserves attorneys who treat their case with the seriousness and care it requires. When you work with LMD, you get:
When your child suffers serious injuries, every day matters. The sooner you have an experienced attorney working on your family’s behalf, the better your chances of preserving evidence, meeting critical deadlines, and securing the outcome your child deserves.
Contact Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer, Injury Lawyers today to schedule your free consultation. We are here for your family across West Central Florida.
(727) 849-5353