Virginia Daycare Negligence Attorneys
Firm pursues compensation for injuries suffered by children and seniors
Childcare centers, after-school programs, adult daycare facilities and nursing homes should be safe, welcoming places. However, carelessness and malfeasance exist in many of these establishments throughout Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Pikrallidas & Probasco is an accomplished law firm with northern Virginia offices in Fairfax, Manassas and Centreville, along with a Shenandoah Valley office in Front Royal. We are dedicated to collecting compensation for victims and their families in legal matters relating to daycare negligence and abuse.
Taking on cases stemming from poor supervision and physical abuse
Businesses, organizations and individuals who take on the responsibility of caring for children or adults owe a legal duty of care to them. Unfortunately, the victims in daycare negligence and abuse cases are often vulnerable and might lack the ability to discuss what happened to them. When the evidence indicates that someone was victimized by daycare negligence, our personal injury lawyers have the skill and network of resources to establish causation in claims involving the following:
- Negligent supervision — Children need to be closely supervised at all times. Though a daycare center might claim that an accident resulted from something besides inadequate supervision, we investigate the circumstances closely to see if proper oversight would have prevented the injury.
- Sexual abuse — Young people are vulnerable to sexual abuse from adults they trust, and depending on their age, they might not even understand what is happening. If you suspect that illegal sexual activity is taking place, you should get help at once.
- Unsafe premises — Safety should be the top priority at any childcare facility. Spills, misplaced toys and other hazards should be cleared immediately to minimize the likelihood of serious falls. Dangerous conditions caused by failure to perform proper maintenance and poor food hygiene practices also pose a threat.
- Physical harm — Part of a daycare worker’s job is dealing with children who are misbehaving or being difficult. Each employee should be trained in safe, effective methods to handle problems that do not involve physical contact. Injuries to a boy or girl are never part of an appropriate disciplinary process.
By filing a legal claim, you can aid your child’s recovery process by obtaining payment to cover treatment for the physical and emotional damage that occurred. You can also collect compensation for the pain and suffering your child endured.
Mistreatment at adult care facilities
Children are not the only people who spend significant time in care facilities. Adults with disabilities and seniors are frequently victimized by the people who are supposed to be helping them. If you believe that an elderly person close to you has been harmed in a nursing home, adult daycare or a similar type of facility, we will take prompt action aimed at holding the liable parties accountable.
Contact a Virginia daycare negligence attorney for a free consultation
Pikrallidas & Probasco assists Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. victims of daycare negligence and their families in legal actions against providers. To schedule a free initial consultation at our Fairfax, Manassas, Centreville offices in northern Virginia or our Front Royal location serving the Shenandoah Valley, please call us at 703-267-2600 or contact us online. Hablamos español.
