Injuries to Children and the Elderly
Chandler, Arizona Attorney Helping Recover Compensation for Injured Children and Older Adults
Children and the elderly are two parts of Arizona's population that growing. Many younger people move to Arizona and start families, while many baby boomers move here to retire. Because children and the elderly can more vulnerable to injury than others, injured children and older adults require a strong advocate who understands the law and can use it effectively to help them recover a fair compensation award.
At Allen & Associates, PLC we help injured children and elderly citizens after all types of accidents. Personal injury lawyer Jamal F. Allen will look into every aspect of you claim personally, and we always prepare our cases for trial, even though most cases are settled through vigorous negotiation.
If you want experienced representation, contact our office to schedule a free consultation today.
Chandler Lawyer Helping the Families of Injured Children Recover Compensation
Under Arizona law, children are not held to the same standards of conduct as adults because of lack of experience in many circumstances. The law imposes a duty on adults to anticipate a child's unintended behavior.
When a child darts into traffic, he or she may be hit by a vehicle driven by a distracted driver. Even though the child was not behaving in a safe manner, the adult has a duty to anticipate the presence of children and be ready to respond if they appear unexpectedly. If your child has been injured in a pedestrian accident, we can help you seek compensation for your child's injuries and losses.
We also help injured children who have suffered dog bites and animal attacks by filing premises liability actions against the animal owner and/or his or her homeowners insurance policy.
Attorney Allen has extensive experience determining damages in cases involving injured children — and in demonstrating those losses to insurance companies and juries. He often consults with life care experts and economists to calculate the total cost of medical care now and in the future, as well as any losses due to permanent injuries. Our legal team will explore all available insurance coverage as well as additional costs such as psychological counseling as well as pain and suffering when structuring our compensation demand.
We are here to help make sure your child is compensated for his or her injuries, including helping structure your settlement as a per diem or an annuity to be paid over time, and ensuring that it cannot be withdrawn early unless the court approves.
Turn to Allen & Associates When an Elderly Loved One Has Suffered a Personal Injury
Elderly people are supposed to enjoy their "golden years"' after they have spent their lives working and raising a family. Unfortunately, elderly individuals have an increased risk of injury due to fragile bones such as hips and other health conditions. It takes a much less serious accident to cause major injuries such as broken bones, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis in an older person.
Nursing home abuse or neglect, car accidents, and other forms of negligence can rob older citizens of their golden years. If this has happened to you or a loved one, we will fight to try and make sure the negligent parties pay for their negligence or wrongdoing.
As with children, there are laws in place to protect elderly, such as the Vulnerable Adults Statute. This law is intended to protect older people from nursing home abuse and neglect, identity theft, and fraud.
We believe that no matter what age you are, you deserve knowledgeable representation from a lawyer who is dedicated to serving your needs. Our firm has a strong commitment to that principle, and we work hard to achieve the best results for every client. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation at our Chandler office.
