The Law Offices of Joel J. Turney
Joel Turney
Any kind of accident or personal injury can be life-altering and very trying for victims and their families. When a child is harmed, the case is even more emotionally charged. Children can be the victims of virtually any kind of accident or injury which can befall adults, as well as other types of negligence and wrongdoing. Attorney Joel Turney understands that this is an extremely difficult time for you and he is here to help.
Types of Accidents and Injuries
Joel Turney can help if your child has been the victim of an accident or incident including:
- Birth injury
- Medical malpractice
- School bus accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Defective toys
- Defective child safety seats
- Swimming pool accidents
- Assault and kidnapping due to negligent security
- Inadequate supervision
- Clergy abuse including sexual assault
Compensation
A minor child, meaning someone under 18 years old, cannot pursue a lawsuit on their own behalf. A parent or legal guardian must do this for them. However, the compensation which is recovered on the child’s behalf still goes to the child. Typically a special savings account is created which the child may access at the age of 18, and the funds may be used to provide for the child’s needs, such as medical and educational needs, in the meantime.
Adults Who Were Injured as Children
Adults who were injured in childhood may still have a chance to recovery for their injuries. Because a minor child is not legally able to bring a lawsuit, the statute of limitations is often extended for those who were injured before the age of 18. While the same time limits typically apply, depending on the nature of your case, the statute of limitations may not start tolling until your 18th birthday.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing anywhere in New York, please call Attorney Joel Turney at 1-877-907-6750 or submit an online questionnaire. Your initial consultation with Joel Turney is free of charge and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.