Queens New York Personal Injury Law Blog

Parents in New York and across the country often feel helpless when their small children are not feeling well. They do everything in their power to help them heal and make them more comfortable, but there are limits to what they can provide. As such, they often seek treatment from health care professionals. Unfortunately, one mother and father claimed in a medical malpractice lawsuit that they lost their daughter as a result of bad advice given to them.

The incident reportedly happened in Jan. 2016. The child, who was just over a year old, was reportedly suffering from a high fever and a "barking," "croupy" cough. Her mother took her to a federally qualified health center where a physician's assistant diagnosed her with croup, gave her a prescription and sent her home.

Most parents in New York and across the country want nothing more than to spend every waking moment with their children. Unfortunately, many must work in order to support themselves and their families, leaving them with no other choice but to place their child under the care of another. Despite the attempts of one mother to ensure that her daughter was receiving the best of care, the woman she hired to care for her infant daughter is now accused of abusing the baby, causing permanent brain damage.

The incident happened on a day in late January. The 23-year-old babysitter reportedly told police that the child was injured when she fell down two steps. However, the Child Protection Team claims that her injuries were consistent with abuse, not a fall down the steps. The child suffered a lacerated liver and spleen as well as a fractured rib, internal bleeding and brain swelling.

A motor vehicle accident in New York and other areas of the country can result in serious injuries for some while others walk away unscathed. Unfortunately, a 5-year-old reportedly suffered a traumatic brain injury in a recent crash in another state. The driver believed to have caused the crash has since been arrested, suspected of drunk driving.

The crash happened during the early morning hours of a day in January. According to reports, a 34-year-old man driving a pickup truck was approaching a red light. Witnesses claim that instead of braking, the man sped through. As a result, the truck reportedly T-boned a vehicle going through the intersection.

Parents in New York and across the country have a reasonable expectation that businesses -- especially those that cater to children -- will ensure that their children are safe while on the premises. Depending on the business, this could potentially include providing safety gear such as helmets. Unfortunately, a recently filed lawsuit claims that a My Gym Children's Fitness Center failed to provide these measures, ultimately resulting in the plaintiffs' son suffering a fatal head injury.

The incident that led to the 7-year-old boy's death happened on a day in late September. According to reports, the boy was at My Gym as part of a children's birthday party. The lawsuit claims that a "spotter" was assigned to watch the child.