Florida Child Injury Law Blog

We recently found this write-up from a CNN physician’s blog full of good information. Children under the age of four are just in the beginning of their developmental years.  For babies and toddler their sense of balance is anything but astute.  Because of this they often fall.  All parents understand that falling is second nature to toddlers and for the most part shouldn’t cause undo alarm.  But when a fall occurs by a stairwell or a hard sharp surface a more severe injury can occur. 

Lisa McGuire, a doctor within the Injury Unit of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are telltale signs parents should look for that might indicate a TBI.  They may include any of the following:

• Sudden drowsiness
• Inability to be alert
• Loss of interest in favorite toys
• Numbness of one side of the body
• Difficulty recognizing familiar people
• Vomiting or neck pain

The Dodson Law Firm has been representing personal injury clients for over twenty years.  Our slip and fall attorneys are specialized in handling fall cases and understand the importance of prompt action to protect your claim.

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