Not every childhood injury needs a lawyer, and a firm that says otherwise is marketing at you. Here are the honest thresholds — cross any one, and the free consultation earns its place.
- Serious or lasting injury: fractures, head injuries, scarring, anything with follow-up care — children’s damages run long, and their claims deserve the protections built for them.
- An institution in the frame: schools, daycares, camps, leagues — supervision standards, waiver questions, and (for public entities) the six-month notice clock all want professional eyes.
- An insurer already calling: adjuster contact means a claim exists whether you’ve made one or not — statements and quick releases for minors’ claims are exactly what court-approval rules exist to prevent.
- A product or dog involved: defect and bite claims have preservation needs that don’t wait.
- Below the thresholds: minor scrapes with full recovery and no third-party fault — the parent playbook covers documentation, and honesty covers the rest: you likely don’t need us, and we’ll say so.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does consulting a lawyer commit us to suing anyone?
No — consultations map options; many end with ‘document and monitor.’ Suit is a later, separate decision that’s always yours.
The school’s insurance offered to ‘cover the ER bill.’ Take it?
Not via any signed release before understanding the injury’s arc — minors’ settlements need court approval for good reason, and bill-only offers preview undervaluation.
What does hiring you cost?
No attorney’s fee unless we recover; percentage and cost handling are in the written fee agreement. Consultations are free.
Questions about your situation? Call (215) 464-4600 or contact us online — free, confidential consultations, contingency-fee representation.