What Compensation May Be Available for an Injured Child?

The value and available damages in a child injury case depend on the circumstances, and no two injuries affect children and families in exactly the same way. Depending on the claim, an injured child could be entitled to compensation for medical treatment, future medical care, rehabilitation, physical therapy, pain and suffering, scarring or disfigurement, disability or physical limitations, psychological or emotional effects, and other damages available under Michigan law.

Because a serious childhood injury may affect more than the next few months, a careful evaluation should weigh both the treatment a child needs now and the care that may be needed later. Every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts and law involved.