Catastrophic Child Injury Attorney

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CHILDHOOD INJURIES

Just Cuts and Bruises?
Little injuries are part of growing up. It is the rare child that learns
how to walk without falling, that goes unscathed forever on the
playground, or that plays a sport and never gets an ankle sprain or a
serious bruise. But while cuts, bruises and scrapes are a common
part of childhood, not all injuries are so minor.While the common
perception is that children bounce back from injuries more quickly,
the sad reality is that they are as susceptible to the same
catastrophic injuries as adults, ones with lifelong consequences.
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Fractures
Fractures are one of the most common serious injuries suffered by
children and young adults, in part because children are more
physically active. Relatively few adults skateboard, for example.
Fractures are slightly different in children, because their bones have
not completely hardened and are more flexible. As a result, the
most common children’s fractures include:
 Greenstick: A greenstick fracture is not a complete fracture; part
of the bone breaks, forcing the other side to bend.
 Torus Fracture: Fracture in which the bone bends but does not
break.

Spinal Injuries
Because it is the main conduit of information between the brain and the rest of
the body, spinal injuries can be devastating, especially for children.Any injury to
the spine may potentially have catastrophic results, including paralysis.
Thankfully, they aren’t extremely common.The U.S. National Library of Medicine
estimates that an average of five percent of all spinal injuries occur in children.
The most common causes include:
 MotorVehicle Accidents
 Falls
 Sports Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injuries
The CDC defines aTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as an injury to the head that causes a
“disruption in the normal function of the brain.” As the brain is the control center for the
rest of the body, any injury to the brain has the potential to be devastating.The danger is
especially acute for infants, whose skulls have not completely hardened and thus are less
effective as a shield against bumps or jolts to the skull. Because children’s brains are not
fully developed, it is often difficult to gauge the effect of aTBI on a child’s cognitive ability.
For the age group 0-14, in 2014:
 2,685 deaths
 37,000 hospitalizations
 435,000 ER visits

Motor Vehicle Accidents
The CDC reports that motor vehicle accidents are one of the most
common causes of catastrophic injuries and death in children.
Depending on the severity of the accident, the injuries can range
from minor to severe, the same as in adults. However, for small
children, the danger increases exponentially.The CDC states that
for children 12 and younger:
 In 2015, 663 children died in motor vehicle accidents.
 121,350 were injured in crashes in 2014.

Unintentional Injuries
Unintentional injuries, according to the CDC, are the leading cause
of catastrophic injuries and death for children and young adults
aged 0-19. Unintentional injuries include traffic accidents, burns,
drowning, falls and poisoning.The CDC report states that each year
the 0-19 age group suffers:
 12,000 fatalities
 9.2 million non-fatal injuries treated in the ER

Children’s Sports Injuries
According to Nationwide Children’s, there are an
estimated 25 million scholastic and 20 million community-
based youth sports programs in the U.S.With that
number of children involved in athletics, sports are the
second-leading cause of injuries in children.The journal
reports that each year more than 3 million children visit
the ER because of sports injuries, and 5 million see their
primary care physician or a clinic.

The Costs of Catastrophic Injury
While there are several programs that attempt to help
defray at least some of the costs when children suffer
catastrophic injuries, including government programs, the
burden often falls on the parents and family. While
medical expenses are the No. 1 cause of bankruptcy, the
total cost of caring for a chronically injured or disabled
child cannot be measured in dollars.

If your child has suffered a catastrophic injury, contact
Guajardo & Marks of Dallas as soon as possible. Guajardo
& Marks has more than 50 years of legal experience, with
the knowledge and resources to devote to securing
compensation for your family. If you have any questions
or would like to set up an appointment, contact us online
or call us at 972.774.9800.
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