Injuries involving Children
When a child is hurt, the fear and uncertainty can be overwhelming — and as a parent, you're often navigating medical decisions, insurance calls, and legal questions all at once, on top of caring for your child. I help families through this process with clear guidance, so you always understand what's happening and why.
You don't need to have this figured out on your own. I'll walk alongside you and explain each step as we go.
How Child Injury Cases Are Different
Children can't advocate for themselves. A parent or guardian typically brings the claim on the child's behalf, which means the legal process is built around protecting the child's interests — not just resolving a claim quickly.
Settlements involving minors require court approval in many cases. North Dakota has specific procedures to ensure any settlement is fair and that funds are properly protected until the child reaches adulthood. I'll walk you through exactly what that looks like for your situation.
Long-term impact matters more. Injuries to children — especially developmental, orthopedic, or neurological injuries — may affect a child for years or decades. Valuing a case properly means looking well beyond current medical bills.
Sensitivity is essential. Many child injury cases involve schools, daycare providers, or other caregivers your family may still interact with. I handle these relationships thoughtfully.
Daycare and school injuries
Playground and premises liability injuries
Car and vehicle accidents involving children
Dog bites and animal attacks
Product liability (defective toys, equipment, or child products)
Injuries resulting from inadequate supervision
Common Types of Child Injury Cases I Handle
What to Do If Your Child Has Been Injured
Get your child medical attention right away, and follow up on any recommended specialist care.
Document what happened as soon as you're able — photos, witness names, and any incident reports from a school, daycare, or facility.
Keep records of medical visits, treatments, and how the injury has affected your child day to day.
Be cautious about giving statements to an insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
Reach out to me — I can explain your options and what the process looks like for your family specifically.
You Stay in Control
As the parent or guardian, every decision about your child's case is yours to make, with my full explanation of what each choice means — including how any settlement will be protected for your child.
