Fact-Checked: Why Trust Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima Experienced Cincinnati Attorneys For Child Injuries And Accidents
At the Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima law firm, our attorneys have seen the devastation and grief a child’s serious injuries or wrongful death can cause a family. No explanation of how and why an accident occurred can change what happened, but understanding the causes of an injury can help families recover compensation to cover the costs of medical treatment and rehabilitation. Successful cases may also help prevent future injuries to other children.
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Why Hire Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima For Your Child Injury Claim
Our firm brings the following unique strengths to every child injury case:
- Decades of experience protecting Ohio families: We have handled thousands of personal injury cases throughout southwestern Ohio and understand the unique legal protections available to injured children under state law. Our attorneys know how to navigate the court approval process and secure maximum compensation for your family.
- Access to medical and safety experts: We work with pediatric specialists, child psychologists and accident reconstruction professionals from Cincinnati and across the country to build the strongest possible case. These experts help us prove negligence and demonstrate the full impact of your child’s injuries.
- Compassionate, family-centered representation: We treat every family with care and respect during an incredibly difficult time, keeping you informed at every step and answering your questions promptly. We fight tirelessly to hold negligent parties accountable.
- No upfront costs: We handle all child injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case.
When your child’s future is at stake, you need attorneys who combine legal proficiency with genuine compassion and a proven track record of results.
In cases of child injury, the cause often comes down to poor supervision or failure to take necessary precautions. At Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima, our child injury lawyers work with experts from Cincinnati and elsewhere to investigate accidents. We handle cases throughout Ohio to determine the causes and the liable parties.
Common Causes Of Child Injury Claims In Cincinnati
We represent families whose children suffered injuries in many different types of accidents, such as:
- Motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents: Children face serious risks in high-traffic areas near Vine Street, Fountain Square and busy school zones. We handle cases involving distracted drivers, school bus incidents and crosswalk accidents.
- Daycare and school negligence: Injuries arise when facilities fail to provide adequate supervision, maintain safe playground equipment or protect children during activities at local Cincinnati schools.
- Attractive nuisances and swimming pool accidents: Property owners must secure hazards like unfenced pools, trampolines and abandoned equipment that can lead to drowning, broken bones and brain injuries.
- Dog bites and animal attacks: Ohio’s strict liability laws hold dog owners accountable when their animals attack children, often leaving deep physical and psychological scars.
- Defective children’s products: Dangerous toys, malfunctioning car seats and unsafe nursery furniture can cause serious harm to infants and young children.
No matter what caused your child’s injury, we have the experience to investigate thoroughly and hold all responsible parties accountable.
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A young boy was killed after a landscape truck ran him over in the street. The insurance company claimed the child “darted out” in front of the driver. We established the company failed to follow commercial trucking safety regulations and reconstructed the crash which prompted a settlement for the full policy limits of $3 million.
What Type Of Compensation Can We Recover For Your Injured Child?
We pursue full compensation for all losses your family has suffered. These include:
- Past and future medical expenses: We fight to recover the full cost of emergency care, surgeries, physical therapy and psychological counseling. Our team works with medical experts to calculate lifetime treatment costs.
- Specialized equipment and home modifications: Catastrophic injuries may require wheelchairs, adaptive vans or home accessibility renovations to ensure the best quality of life.
- Pain, suffering and mental anguish: We seek damages for the profound impact on your child’s life, including the loss of a normal childhood.
- Parental economic losses: We pursue compensation for parents who must reduce work hours or leave jobs to become full-time caregivers. We also structure settlements through credible annuity funds that protect your child’s financial future, helping families pay for college, first homes and other important life milestones.
Our goal is to secure every dollar your family needs to provide your child with the best possible care and future.
How Do Child Injury Cases Differ In Ohio?
Ohio law provides special protections for injured children, including:
- Statute of limitations (tolling): The clock pauses for minors. The statute begins on the child’s 18th birthday, giving them until age 20 to file. Parents seeking to recover medical expenses face a shorter two-year window from the incident date.
- In loco parentis: Schools, daycares and summer camps act “in the place of a parent” and are held to a heightened duty to supervise and protect children in their care.
- Attractive nuisance doctrine: This legal principle allows us to hold property owners liable even when a child was technically trespassing if a dangerous condition attracted them onto the property.
- Court approval of settlements: We work closely with parents to structure settlements that serve the child’s best interests and secure court approval efficiently.
- Shared fault (comparative negligence): Ohio holds children under seven legally incapable of negligence. For children ages seven to 14, the law presumes they are not capable of negligence.
These protections safeguard children’s rights, but navigating them requires experienced legal counsel.
Reach An Attorney In Ohio Now
If your child was injured in an accident, contact us by calling 513-496-0134 or sending an email. Tell us about it. From offices in Lebanon, West Chester and downtown Cincinnati, our lawyers represent children and their families throughout southwestern Ohio.
