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Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
When a child is injured because of someone else’s negligence, everything stops. You may find yourself in a hospital waiting room, replaying what happened, or trying to stay strong while your child is in pain. In moments like this, you should not have to navigate the legal system alone. Our Fort Worth child injury attorneys are here to help you through it.
Children deserve to grow up in safe environments. When a negligent driver, daycare, school, property owner, or product manufacturer puts a child at risk in Fort Worth, Texas law allows families to pursue accountability. While a legal claim cannot undo what happened, it can help secure compensation for medical care, ongoing treatment, and the long-term impact on your child’s life.
At Frenkel & Frenkel, our Fort Worth personal injury attorneys represent families in serious child injury cases throughout Tarrant County and across Texas. We understand this is more than a case. It is your child’s future. We handle the legal process, investigate what went wrong, and fight for the full compensation your family deserves so you can focus on your child’s recovery.
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What Can a Fort Worth Child Injury Attorney Do for My Family?
If your child was hurt in Fort Worth because someone acted carelessly, a child injury attorney can investigate what happened, identify every responsible party, preserve critical evidence, and handle all communications with insurance companies on your behalf. Your attorney can seek compensation for medical bills, future care costs, pain and suffering, emotional harm, and the long-term effect the injury may have on your child's future. Texas law gives children special procedural protections, and an experienced attorney can make sure the deadlines, court approval requirements, and other rules are properly managed for your family. Frenkel & Frenkel offers a free consultation with no obligation and no upfront cost.
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Texas law recognizes that children are more vulnerable than adults. They may not perceive danger the way adults do, and a serious injury can shape their entire future. Because of this, Texas courts apply a meaningful duty of care to those responsible for children’s safety, whether the case involves a property owner, daycare provider, school, or driver in Fort Worth or anywhere else in Texas.
One of the most important protections is the statute of limitations rule for minors. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.001, the normal two-year deadline for personal injury claims is paused while the injured person is a minor. In most cases, this means your child’s own claim can be filed until two years after their 18th birthday, which is their 20th birthday.
There is an important limit. The paused deadline typically applies to the child’s own claims, such as pain and suffering, future medical care costs, and loss of future earning ability. A parent’s separate claims, such as medical bills already paid and loss of the child’s services, remain subject to the standard two-year deadline from the date of injury. This is why it is important to speak with a Fort Worth child injury attorney right away, even if the child’s deadline appears to be years away.
As a parent, you are an active participant in your child’s case, not a bystander. You can make decisions for your child, receive updates from your attorney, participate in settlement discussions, and advocate for your child’s future care needs. You may also have your own separate right to recover compensation for what this has cost you, both financially and emotionally.
Texas courts recognize parental harm as a legitimate injury. A parent who witnesses their child’s injury and lives through the recovery process can sometimes recover damages for mental anguish. These claims are handled alongside your child’s claims and are distinct from them.
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What evidence can be lost if I wait to hire a Fort Worth child injury attorney?
Waiting even a few weeks after your child is injured can cost you critical evidence:
Texas gives injured children until their 20th birthday to file, but the evidence window is far shorter. Contact us today.
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At Frenkel & Frenkel, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront. We only collect a fee if we recover compensation for your family.
There is no charge for your first consultation. You can call us, tell us what happened, and we will let you know whether we believe we can help. There is no pressure and no obligation.
We advance all case costs, including hiring medical experts, life care planners, safety specialists, and investigators. You do not owe us anything unless we win your case.
Our attorneys have spent decades fighting for children hurt by negligence and their families. We have the knowledge and resources to take on even the most complex child injury cases involving schools, daycares, municipalities, and major corporations.
Our founding attorneys used to defend insurance companies. Now, they use that inside knowledge to fight for injured people like you. We know the tactics companies use, and we know how to counter them.
We have recovered over $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients. For 16 straight years, our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in Fort Worth.
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More than 213,000 children visit U.S. emergency departments each year for playground-related injuries alone, and falls are the leading cause.
Playground accident claims against Fort Worth ISD, the City of Fort Worth, and private property owners for injuries caused by broken or unsafe equipment.
Daycare and childcare negligence claims, including poor supervision, inadequate staff-to-child ratios, and unsafe facility conditions at licensed providers in Tarrant County.
Dog bite and animal attack cases under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 84 and related common law theories.
Dog bite and animal attack cases
Pool and drowning claims against homeowners, apartment complexes, hotels, and public aquatic facilities in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
Claims involving defective toys, car seats, strollers, cribs, high chairs, playground equipment, and other products designed for or used by children that have design defects, manufacturing flaws, or inadequate safety warnings.
Car accident claims where a child was a passenger, pedestrian, or bicyclist in Fort Worth, including school zone crashes and crosswalk accidents.
Premises fault claims involving attractive nuisances, unsafe conditions at private and commercial properties, and negligent maintenance at Fort Worth facilities.
Sports and recreation injury claims caused by inadequate coaching supervision, defective equipment, or unsafe playing conditions at Fort Worth youth leagues, recreation centers, and athletic facilities.
Burn injury claims caused by unsafe conditions at a business, daycare, school, or private property in Fort Worth, including superheated playground equipment and chemical exposure.
Traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury cases that require long-term life care planning and the involvement of a certified life care planner.
Cases in which a Fort Worth institution's negligence enabled or failed to prevent child abuse or assault by staff, volunteers, or other parties in a position of authority.
Texas generally imposes a two-year deadline on personal injury claims, but for minor children the clock is paused under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.001. A child's own claims, including pain and suffering and future medical costs, can typically be filed until two years after the child turns 18, giving the child until their 20th birthday. A parent's separate claims, such as medical expenses already paid and loss of the child's services, remain subject to the standard two-year deadline from the date of the injury. Even though the child's window may seem distant, contacting a Fort Worth child injury attorney promptly helps preserve evidence and protects all available claims.
In most cases, yes. Because minors cannot legally make binding agreements, Texas requires court review and approval for settlements involving children. A judge appoints a guardian ad litem, who reviews the deal to make sure it is fair and in the child's best interest. The judge also reviews attorney's fees and the settlement terms before making it final. Many families find this reassuring. For claims of $25,000 or less, Texas law allows a simpler process that may not need a full hearing.
Many daycare centers ask parents to sign liability waivers when they enroll a child. In Texas, these waivers usually do not protect a daycare from gross negligence, reckless conduct, or violations of mandatory safety rules. If a daycare failed to keep the required caregiver-to-child ratios, left your child alone, or allowed access to dangerous materials, a waiver is unlikely to block your claim. A lawyer can review any waiver you signed and explain your rights under Texas law.
Public school districts in Texas usually have governmental immunity, which limits when they can be sued. The most common exception is the motor vehicle exception, which covers harm caused by a school bus or other school vehicle. There are also narrow exceptions for premises defects and, as of September 2025, gross negligence tied to employee sexual misconduct. Private schools do not have governmental immunity and can be sued under normal negligence rules. When governmental immunity applies, strict notice rules and damage caps make these cases time-sensitive. A lawyer can review the facts and see whether a claim exists against the district, an employee, or a third-party contractor.
Texas courts use several tools to protect settlement money until the child becomes an adult. Smaller amounts may go into the county court registry until the child turns 18. Larger settlements are often placed in a Section 142 trust run by a bank trust department. The trust can pay for the child's health, education, and welfare with court approval. Structured settlement annuities are another option. They provide guaranteed tax-free payments over time on a schedule that matches the child's future needs. Your lawyer can help you choose the best option for your family.
Frenkel & Frenkel handles child injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means there is no upfront cost and no attorney's fee unless we recover money for your family. Your first consultation is free. We believe every family should have access to skilled legal help when a child is hurt through no fault of their own.
It depends on the facts, but in many cases it is not too late. Because Texas pauses the deadline for minor children, your child's claim may still be open. Still, the sooner you call a lawyer, the better. Evidence can disappear. Video may be deleted in days. Witnesses may forget details. The scene may be repaired. Calling now, even months later, gives you the best chance to save what evidence still exists and build a strong case.
