Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers | May 28, 2025 | Daycare Injuries
Finding out your child suffered a serious injury like a skull fracture at daycare can be devastating. Besides dealing with your child’s physical pain and emotional trauma, you may wonder who should be held responsible for the injury.
Georgia law clearly states that daycare providers, like other property owners and managers, have a duty to keep your child safe from harm. If your child suffered a skull fracture, the daycare could be liable for medical bills and other damages.
Understanding Daycare Liability in Georgia
Daycares in Georgia must follow strict safety standards. Under Georgia law, daycare centers and their staff owe children a “duty of care.” This means daycare providers must actively take steps to keep children safe from foreseeable harm.
If your child fractured their skull at daycare, the facility could be liable if they failed to:
- Properly supervise your child
- Provide safe and suitable equipment
- Quickly respond to emergencies or injuries
- Adequately train or screen their staff
When a daycare doesn’t meet these responsibilities, it may be considered negligent. Negligence means failing to act responsibly, resulting in injury.
Examples of Daycare Negligence in Georgia
Several common daycare scenarios may indicate negligence. Your child’s injury could result from:
- Unsafe play equipment or facilities
- Poor staff-to-child ratios, leading to inadequate supervision
- Dangerous conditions like slippery floors or poorly maintained playground areas
- Staff members failing to properly handle or monitor children
- Delayed medical care after an accident or injury
If these or other careless behaviors led to your child’s skull fracture, the daycare might be legally responsible for the injury and related expenses.
What You Should Do if Your Child Suffers a Skull Fracture at Daycare
Acting quickly is critical if your child experiences a severe injury at daycare. To protect your rights, follow these steps:
- Seek immediate medical attention: Even if the daycare downplays the injury, always get immediate professional medical care. A skull fracture can have serious, long-term consequences if not properly treated.
- Document everything: Collect as much evidence as possible. Take photos of the daycare facility, playground, and your child’s injuries. Keep all medical records and notes about conversations with daycare staff.
- Report the injury: Notify daycare management in writing about the accident. Ask them for their official incident report. You may also consider filing a complaint with Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), the agency responsible for licensing and oversight of childcare centers.
- Don’t accept blame or make agreements: Never admit fault or sign anything provided by the daycare without first consulting a lawyer. Accepting blame or prematurely settling could jeopardize your ability to recover compensation later.
From here, set up a free consultation with a personal injury attorney to review your best path forward.
Proving Your Case in a Georgia Daycare Injury Lawsuit
To successfully claim compensation, you’ll need to prove that:
- The daycare owed your child a duty of care
- The daycare breached this duty by acting negligently
- The daycare’s negligence directly and proximately caused your child’s skull fracture
- Your child suffered damages (medical bills, pain, emotional trauma) because of the injury
A skilled Georgia personal injury attorney can help you collect the right evidence and build a winning case.
A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Protect Your Child’s Rights
If your child suffered a skull fracture at a Georgia daycare, speaking with a lawyer can greatly improve your chances of receiving fair compensation. Most personal injury attorneys provide free initial consultations and work on contingency, meaning they only get paid if you win compensation.
Contact a trusted Georgia personal injury attorney today to discuss your child’s case and learn more about your options.
Contact the Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers at Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers Today
For more information, contact the Atlanta personal injury law firm of Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free initial consultation. We have convenient locations in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Lawrenceville, Mableton, Smyrna, and Roswell.
We serve Fulton County and its surrounding areas:
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Atlanta
201 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW Suite 312,
Atlanta, GA 30314
Open 24/7
(770) 900-9000
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Sandy Springs
5555 Glenridge Con, Suite 975,
Sandy Springs, GA 30342
Open 24/7
(678) 990-7024
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Lawrenceville
265 Culver St S. Suite A.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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(678) 626-5067
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Mableton
5701 Mableton Pkwy SW Suite 108,
Mableton, GA 30126
Open 24/7
(706) 480-5487
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Smyrna
2400 Herodian Way Ste#220,
Smyrna, GA 30080
Open 24/7
(678) 922-4497
Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers – Roswell
110 Mansell Cir #111,
Roswell, GA 30075
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(678) 582-8466
About Robert M. Hammers Jr.
Robert M. Hammers, Jr. is the managing partner at Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers in Atlanta. Committed to justice, he represents individuals harmed by negligence, focusing on personal injury litigation, toxic torts, and mass torts involving defective drugs and medical devices.
With over 50 jury trials and $100 million in verdicts and settlements, Rob is known for his strategic thinking and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for his clients. He serves on the Executive Committee for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice Board of Governors, and the Plaintiff Leadership Committee in complex multi-district and toxic tort litigations, where he advocates for injured individuals and shapes legal strategies.
Robert is also recognized on Justia for his excellence in personal injury law, further highlighting his reputation and commitment to client advocacy.
