Wrongful death is one of the most painful and indelible injuries that can be visited upon any family, and the tragedy is even greater when a child is involved. The reasons for a catastrophic event such as this can be manifold, but the most common by far is an auto accident, which is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 2 and 14. It is important to work with compassionate and experienced professionals who can help you find a way through the grief to seek some measure of justice for your loss.

Causes Of Childhood Wrongful Death

What are the causes of a childhood wrongful death? When it comes to auto accidents, the greatest culprit is a failure to secure the child properly inside the vehicle. Nearly 1,000 children die every year in car accidents, and experts estimate that four out of five car seats in such accidents are not installed correctly. The best and simplest way to prevent a tragedy such as this is to have your car seat inspected by the local police or fire station for compliance with NHTSA recommendations.

When Someone Else Is To Blame

But what if the car seat was installed flawlessly and a death occurred regardless? The cause could be driver negligence by a parent or other motorist, a DUI by either of the same people, a defective car seat or similar safety product, or even a hazardous roadway, as defined by poor markings or lax maintenance. Unpacking the many disparate causes of a childhood wrongful death requires extraordinary expertise and compassion - not the kind of skill set you readily associate with most personal injury lawyers.

Better Help For Wrongful Death

Here at The Law Offices of Joseph Klest, we offer a higher standard of care for our clients. Because we have been litigating cases of childhood injury and death for many years, we offer an uncommon combination of forensic tools, legal experience and welcome communication. If you have lost a child in a car accident or through any sort of defective product, we urge you to contact the professional child injury attorneys of The Law Offices of Joseph Klest today. Try us at 888-694-0245 or use the contact form, and remember: we never take any fee unless we win you money.