Representing Children and Their Families in Personal Injury & Accident Claims Throughout Texas
Did you child receive an injury or fatal injury due to the negligent, careless actions of an individual or corporation? If so, the Fulgham Hampton Law Group is ready to hold those responsible for your child’s injury or death accountable. The Fulgham Hampton Law Group handles straightforward to highly complex personal injury litigation cases such as injuries caused by defective products, dangerous toys, unsafe premises, motor vehicle accidents and all other forms of injury claims. The Fulgham Hampton Law Group will provide your child’s case with significant care, compassion, and experience to achieve the favorable outcome your family deserves according to Texas state laws.
If you believe that your child’s injuries were the result of the reckless actions or negligence of another, call (817) 697-4400 for your free, confidential case analysis today.
Child Injury Statistics
According to a comprehensive Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Childhood Injury Report, “Unintentional Injuries” are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for kids in the United States of America. The numbers are staggering. Each year, more than 12,000 children under the age of 19 years of age die annually due to unintentional injuries. Each year, an unbelievable nine million children receive treatment for nonfatal injuries at emergency rooms throughout the nation.
The Centers for Disease and Prevention “Childhood Injury Report” finds that:
- Male children suffered higher rates of nonfatal injuries than females.
- Fall injuries were the leading cause of all nonfatal injuries.
- “There are six principal causes caused nonfatal injuries – being struck by an object, animal bites or stings, falls, motor vehicle accidents, burns, and poisonings.
- Males had double the rate of fatal injuries than females in all age groups on average.
- The leading cause of death for children were “transportation-related” accidents.
- A substantial number of injuries and death were pedestrian and bicycle accident related.
- Suffocation fatalities account for 2/3s of the deaths each year for children under the age of 1.
- The leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years old is drownings.
- The most common cause of death for kids between the ages of 5 and 19 years of age are car accidents.
Free Case Review with the Fulgham Hampton Law Group
If you believe that your child’s injuries were the result of the reckless actions or negligence of another, call the Fulgham Hampton Law Group for your child’s free, confidential case analysis at (817) 697-4400 today. We are ready to inform you of your legal options and the process for recovering financial damages such as medical treatment, hospital bills, pain and suffering, and all other recoverable damages.
The Causes of Childhood Injuries in Parker County, Texas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention present an overview of childhood injury statistics and causes. The most recent reports indicate that the following are the most common causes of childhood injuries:
- Drownings
- Falls
- Fires
- Burns
- Poisoning
- Suffocations
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Time That You Have to File Your Claim is Limited
Call the Fulgham Hampton Law Group at (817) 697-4400 today and protect your child’s legal rights. The Fulgham Hampton Law Group will explain the process of filing your claim and explain the necessary legal steps to safeguard your ability to recover monetary damages for your child’s injuries and medical treatment expenses.
Types of Childhood Injuries
The types of injuries that a child will likely receive vary depending on the age of the child. For example, children under the age of 1 sustain fall injuries and are most susceptible to suffocation injury or deaths. Children between the ages of 5 and 19 years of age are usually injured or killed as occupants in an automobile that is involved in a traffic accident.
The types of childhood accident-related injuries:
- Poisonings
- Suffocations
- Broken Bones
- Head Injuries
- Neck Injuries
- Back Injuries
- Broken Nose and/or Facial Trauma
- Fall Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Drownings
- Internal Bleeding
- Paralysis
- Amputations
- Physical Handicaps
- Fatalities
Contact the Fulgham Hampton Law Group for your child’s free, no-obligation personal injury case review. Learn how Attorney Fulgham can help protect your child’s legal rights and obtain fair compensation for his or her injuries and accident-related damages.
Call the Fulgham Hampton Law Group at (817) 697-4400 today.
Where Do Most Childhood Accidents Occur?
Fatal and nonfatal injuries to children can occur almost anywhere. However, the age of the child can help parents determine which places present the greatest risk statistically. For example, small toddlers are at the biggest risk for falls and drownings in areas where there is water such as a river, lake, pond, or swimming pool. For children ages, 5 to 19 years of age, playing sports and driving or riding in motorized vehicles present the highest risk for severe injuries or fatality.
The following locations are statistically more dangerous to all ages of children.
- Riding in or Driving an Automobile
- Swimming Pools, Rivers, and Lakes.
- Balconies at an Apartment or Hotel
- Kitchen (Chemicals, Burns, Sharp Objects)
- Stairways and Escalators
- The Street Outside Your Home
- School Playgrounds
- After School Functions or Sports
- School Bus Stops and Crosswalks
- Walking or Bicycling on Sidewalks or Roadside
- Parking Lots and Garages
Was your child hurt due to the negligence of another? Contact the Fulgham Hampton Law Group at (817) 697-4400 today. Attorney Fulgham will provide you with a free case review and explain the monetary compensation that your child could collect for medical treatment, pain, and suffering.
Competent, Compassionate and Skilled Representation in Parker County, Texas
Sharon Fulgham is the founding lawyer at the Fulgham Hampton Law Group. Ms. Fulgham chose to practice law in order to protect the legal rights of children and people injured by careless individuals and corporations. When you retain the Fulgham Hampton Law Group, you retain a powerful advocate who will fight to ensure your child receives full compensation – or you pay no legal fees.
Qualifications, Results and Reputation for Top Legal Advocacy
Child Personal Injury Lawyer Jeff Hampton has been awarded numerous high-profile awards and ratings such as:
- Avvo.com’s perfect rating of 10 out of 10.
- The National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” recognition.
- The National Trial Lawyers’ “Top 40 Under 40” award.
- Fort Worth Magazine’s “Top Attorneys”
These awards and achievements serve as a demonstration of the competence, stellar reputation, and character of Jeff Hampton. If you are seeking legal representation for your child’s injury or wrongful death action, you can put your confidence and trust in Mr. Hampton’s compassionate, caring and skilled legal representation.
Free Accident Injury Case Review
If your child has sustained an injury through no fault of his or her own, the time to speak with a qualified attorney is right now. Time is limited to file a claim. Call the accomplished Parker County personal injury law firm of the Fulgham Hampton Law Group. Our law office represents clients in Parker County, Texas and throughout the State of Texas. Call us today at (817) 697-4400 today for your free consultation and case analysis.
