CARDENAS LAW FIRM, P.C. 
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

 18 SOUTH GEORGE ST, SUITE 615
YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17401
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  Under Pennsylvania law, special rules have been developed for accidents involving children.  These rules are designed to protect a child and his or her interest in a case.   A child under the age of eighteen may be entitled to bring an action for personal injuries even though more than two years has passed since the date of the accident. Generally, a child has up to his or her eighteenth birthday in which to bring an action for personal injuries. This general rule may not apply in all cases.  Regardless of the age of the child when the injury occurs, valuable evidence may be lost unless prompt investigation is made.  Whenever a child is seriously injured you should immediately contact the CARDENAS LAW FIRM as soon as possible to know your rights and especially before you speak to an insurance adjuster.  Child injury cases may involve all kinds of injuries including the following more common types of cases:

  • Auto Accident Cases (See our web page on Auto Accidents)

  • Dog Bite Cases (See our web page on Dog Bites)

  • Lead Poisoning Cases

  • Premise Liability - Injuries on Someone's Property (See our web page on Slip and Fall)

  • Medical Malpractice 

COURT APPROVAL OF CASES
  Court approval is required in Pennsylvania for children entitled to personal injury settlements.   A hearing is held to determine that the settlement is reasonable.  After approved expenses are paid, the net settlement funds are placed in a restricted account on behalf of the minor.  The funds can be released to the minor when he or she turns eighteen. 

  If your child has been involved in an accident or injured in anyway, contact the CARDENAS LAW FIRM immediately.  We will immediately begin working on your case.  Time is of the essence in most cases to prevent the loss or destruction of evidence.  The CARDENAS LAW FIRM will thoroughly, completely and competently investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding your child's injury.   As with all our personal injury cases, initial consultations are free at the CARDENAS LAW FIRM.  

KNOW THE RIGHTS YOUR INJURED  CHILD HAS.  
CALL THE CARDENAS LAW FIRM

Contact Information
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Telephone: (717) 854-6400  FAX No: (866) 353-5570

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18 South George Street, Suite 410, Pennsylvania 17401

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