When parents engage the services of a daycare provider, they assume their children will be well-cared-for and safe. If a child is injured because a facility or caregiver was negligent or purposely abusive, you may be eligible to take legal action to recover damages.
Our Bloomington daycare abuse lawyers understand the anger and deep emotional distress experienced by parents of children abused while at daycare. We secured a $13.5 million verdict on behalf of a three-year-old boy who suffered both sexual and physical abuse at a daycare facility. TSR partners, Rich Ruohonen and Chuck Slane were selected as Minnesota Attorneys of the year in 2016 for their dedication in pursuing justice for this child and his family.
If you suspect that your child is a victim of neglect or abuse at the hands of a Minnesota daycare center, we are prepared to help. Contact our offices to schedule a completely free and confidential consultation to review the details of your situation and learn what legal options may enable you to pursue justice and compensation for your child. Since we operate on contingency, we do not collect any attorney fees unless we win money for you.
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Rich Ruohonen represented an individual in his 40s involved in an accident whose injuries resulted in amputation of his leg for a settlement of $12 million.
Julia was a passenger on a golf cart. She was ejected from the golf cart when the driver took a sharp turn. The driver of cart was intoxicated and he admitted Julia was thrown out to the right when he turned to the left. He later changed his story. Rich Ruohonen and Nate Maus worked up this case over a few years and litigated this matter, settling shortly before trial. TSR hired numerous experts to prove her ejection was the fault of the driver and the owner of the golf cart. Julia hit her head on the cart path and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. She had subarachnoid hemorrhaging and subdural hematomas. She underwent a craniectomy where part of the skull is removed for a few weeks, to allow for the brain to swell, and later put back on to her head after the swelling subsides. Julia had seizures and has no memory of the first few months in the hospital and a rehabilitation center. She had medical bills of approximately $700,000, most of which were incurred in the first six months following the golf cart crash. Julia has significant ongoing symptoms including loss of cognitive and executive function, personality and behavioral changes, fatigue, loss of motivation, memory problems, dizziness, inability to learn new information, retrieve information, and numerous other issues. The case was settled for $2,750,000 during an all-day mediation.
N.R. suffered a severe, traumatic brain while under the care of a commercial daycare provider. She is believed to have been shaken while at the daycare by one of the workers. There were no cameras at the daycare to show what occurred. When she was picked up by her parent, she seemed lethargic and a police investigation ensued, and it was narrowed down to two workers that cared for her that day as being the cause of what occurred. Neither would admit that anything unusual occurred. Medical doctors confirmed this type of brain injury usually only occurs in the event a child is shaken. Partner Rich Ruohonen is well-known for representing children who are injured as a result of daycare provider negligence and was hired to represent N.R. He was able to secure a $1,000,000 settlement for N.R. Although N.R. still has ongoing effects from the traumatic brain injury, N.R. has improved far better than ever expected and should lead a normal life.
Proving a daycare provider or caregiver is liable for your child’s injury is not easy. There are certain elements that your attorney must prove in order to establish that your child’s caregiver acted negligently:
It is also worth mentioning that if a licensed daycare center receives a citation during an inspection, and your child is later injured at that facility in a manner that relates to the original violation, your Bloomington daycare abuse lawyer may be able to use it as evidence to strengthen your case for negligence. It may also benefit your case if you can prove the previous citation was never sufficiently addressed.
Childcare facilities often make parents sign a liability waiver prior to enrollment. Parents may believe this prohibits them from taking legal action if their child suffers an injury.
However, these waivers usually do not hold up in court. They are simply a tool that is used to intimidate parents into thinking they have no right to take legal action if an injury occurs.
Whether you signed a liability waiver or not, you should discuss your situation with a licensed Bloomington daycare abuse attorney.
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In Minnesota, there are many parties that could be liable for neglect, injuries or other forms of daycare abuse that a child sustains while under the care of a licensed daycare center, including:
Daycare providers in Minnesota are required by law to maintain a reasonable standard of care, and it is the duty of that provider to extend that duty of care to each child enrolled at that facility. At a minimum, there is an expectation that the daycare center will provide:
If the facility responsible for your child’s care fails to meet these standards, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for any harm he or she has suffered.
Minnesota requires all residential and non-residential daycare facilities to obtain and maintain a license. There are a few exemptions to that requirement, such as when the caregiver is a relative. However, unless a childcare facility or individual caregiver qualifies as an exception, it is a misdemeanor in Minnesota to operate as a daycare facility without a license and a court order may be obtained to stop a non-licensed facility from operating.
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There are many types of injuries a child may suffer at the hands of a caregiver. The injuries may not always be physical, but any type of psychological injury can be equally traumatic to a child:
Child abuse or neglect often results in your child strongly acting out in ways that are out of character, including:
Our dedicated attorneys are recognized for their skill and unwavering commitment to justice. They have a proven record of success in leveling the playing field, securing justice, and helping people rebuild from the impact of injury.
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There are certain standards that state and federal laws require and deem necessary for a daycare facility to be able to provide a reasonable level of care. State inspections exist to help eliminate known dangers that occur when these standards are not maintained by the daycare facility. Common signs these standards are not being met may include, but are not limited to:
There are many different reasons why daycare abuse or neglect happens, even if the facility is a state licensed daycare center. Some of the most common reasons that acts of negligence or abuse at a daycare facility occur include:
After removing your child from immediate danger, it will help your attorney to build a strong case if you gather as much tangible evidence as you can from your child’s experience, including:
A daycare abuse case can quickly become complicated and take a long time to be resolved. This is why we recommend hiring an experienced Bloomington daycare abuse lawyer who is also well-versed in Minnesota laws and can obtain evidence to bolster your claim.
For example, our lawyers know how to obtain inspection reports on your child’s daycare facility to find violations of state requirements or other problems.
At TSR Injury Law, our attorneys know how to investigate an accident and help you gather the evidence that you will need to support your claim. We are dedicated to pursuing justice and holding caregivers accountable for acts of abuse and negligence against children.
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If you are concerned that your child may be in a situation that exposes him or her to abuse or neglect, we urge you to remove them from that childcare facility and call 9-1-1 to inform the police and local authorities. Additionally, you should contact Minnesota child services for your county for additional resources and information.
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At TSR Injury Law, our Bloomington daycare abuse lawyers are prepared to help you. Call our office for a free and confidential review of your claim. There is no obligation to go forward with hiring us to represent you; the choice is yours.
Since we operate on a contingency basis, we do not charge up-front fees to represent you. If we do not win a favorable verdict or settlement, we do not get paid.
We understand compensation cannot change what happened, but it can provide the funds your child needs for medical care and treatment for emotional and psychological issues.
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