Child Injury Lawyers in West Virginia, Ohio, & Pennsylvania
Children are among the most vulnerable members of our communities. When child injury occurs, families need strong advocates. At Polverini & Wiater, PLLC, we stand up for children who have been harmed and fight to hold abusers and negligent institutions accountable.
Understanding Child Injury Claims
Child injury cases may involve physical, emotional, or sexual harm, as well as failure to provide proper care and supervision. These claims can be both civil and criminal in nature, and they often require sensitive handling to protect the child’s well-being.
Common Child Injury Situations
- Physical abuse by caregivers or guardians
- Sexual abuse or exploitation
- Emotional abuse or intimidation
- Neglect through lack of food, shelter, or medical care
- Institutional abuse in schools, daycares, or foster homes
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Civil claims may allow families to pursue compensation for:
- Medical and psychological treatment costs
- Counseling and long-term therapy expenses
- Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
- Relocation and protective measures
- Punitive damages in cases of egregious misconduct
How We Handle Child Injury Cases
- Handle With Care – Prioritizing the safety and dignity of children and families.
- Investigate Thoroughly – Gathering records, witness statements, and agency reports.
- Coordinate With Authorities – Working alongside child services and law enforcement.
- Pursue Accountability – Holding perpetrators and institutions legally and financially responsible.
Child Injury FAQs
These FAQs are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, please contact our office directly.
Who may file an injury claim on behalf of a minor child?
A parent, guardian, or custodian acting on behalf of the minor child.
Are these cases civil, criminal, or both?
Both — we pursue civil claims while law enforcement handles criminal charges.
What evidence is most important?
No one piece of evidence is more important than the other. Each case is unique and requires its own evidence to prove. We typically rely upon medical records, expert reports, photographs, video, and witness testimony.
Can institutions be held liable?
Yes — schools, daycares, foster agencies, and others may be responsible for failing to protect children.
How are fees handled?
Fees depend on the type of case. For many personal injury cases, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we recover money for you. Other matters may involve flat fees or hourly rates billed from a retainer, which we explain up front.
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