When you leave your child with a babysitter, you expect that they will be well-cared for and safe during your absence. Bumps and scrapes are common for all children, even when they are with their parents, but unfortunately there are times when more serious accidents and injuries can occur while your child is under the care of a babysitter.
If your child has been injured in an accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
Negligence in Babysitter Accidents
There is a difference between a minor accident and a serious babysitter accident that can be attributed to negligence. To prove negligence in a babysitting accident, the plaintiff must prove the following four elements:
- The babysitter had a duty of care;
- The babysitter breached that duty of care by acting or failing to act in a certain way;
- The babysitter’s actions or inactions caused the child’s injuries;
- The child suffered injuries or damages due to the babysitter’s actions or inactions.
In a babysitting situation, it is obvious that the babysitter owed the child a duty of care. It is also expected that the babysitter will behave in a way a reasonable person should behave in the same or similar circumstances. While you can theoretically sue a babysitter for negligence if your child is injured while under their care, a judge may not allow your lawsuit depending on the circumstances of your specific case, such as the age of the babysitter and the details of the accident.
Babysitter Insurance
Some adult babysitters that care for children professionally will purchase a babysitting insurance policy, so they are covered in the event of an emergency. Of course, this doesn’t apply to teenagers looking to make some extra money, so it is important to consider the age of the babysitter and their life experience before you leave your child with them.
Ideally, nothing serious will occur while your child or children are with a babysitter, but accidents do happen. If your child was injured in a babysitter accident, an experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case and determine if the babysitter can be held liable for your child’s injuries and damages.
We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.
Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
