Childcare / Daycare Abuse

Georgia Day Care / Child Care Abuse Lawyers

If you suspect or know that your child has suffered injuries due to abuse or neglect at his or her day care, turn to our staff at Harris, Penn & Lowry, LLP. Our lawyers are well-known throughout the Southeast and handle day care / child care abuse cases for clients located throughout the region. From our offices in Atlanta and Savannah we serve clients throughout Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida.

One of the most difficult decisions a parent has to make is choosing a trustworthy day care or child care center for their child. There are many factors that go into the decision, including examining aspects such as:

• State or local day care licensing
• Smoke-free
• Safe, secure and clean environment
• Compliance with safety regulations
• First aid certification of staff
• Any history of past child injury, accusations of negligence or verbal abuse
• Liability and insurance issues

Unfortunately, even with the closest scrutiny, a day care can be a place where a child becomes a victim. Our firm is sensitive to the issues that parents face when day care abuse is suspected. We are dedicated to examining all aspects of the situation to determine the best way in which to proceed with a case of your behalf.

A child's behavior regarding the day care or child care center often becomes one of the first indicators of abuse. Excessive crying, refusal to go, or expressions of fear may seem minor, but they could be representative of a larger problem. Along with psychological or behavioral symptoms, physical symptoms of abuse should not be ignored. From minor injuries, such as bruises and cuts, to major injuries such as broken bones and damage to internal organs, children can suffer permanent physical and emotional damage from day care abuse. Unfortunately common causes of infant and child brain damage is shaken baby syndrome and inexcusable physical punishment or abuse.

Death may also come at the hands of a child care provider. Our firm handles wrongful death matters on behalf of parents who have experienced the death of a child as the result of day care or child care abuse.

Contact the Firm

Our lawyers at Harris, Penn & Lowry, LLP are dedicated to helping clients understand their rights and explore their options for seeking compensation for the losses they have suffered. Contact an attorney at our firm today to schedule an initial consultation.