What If Your Babysitter Has a Car Accident While Driving Your Kids?

Posted by Amy FalconDec 04, 20240 Comments

Entrusting the safety of your children to someone else can be scary, and few scenarios are more terrifying to imagine than a car accident involving your kids. If that nightmare becomes a reality and your children are injured in a car accident while your babysitter was driving, a personal injury attorney can help you navigate the complexities of legal and insurance claims and hold the responsible party or parties accountable.

Sorting Out Medical Expenses
Once you know your child is receiving the proper medical treatment and care, the question of who will pay those expenses arises. As with any car accident, determining fault is critical because the insurance of the at-fault driver is responsible for covering medical expenses and other damages.

 If the at-fault driver's insurance coverage is inadequate to cover damages fully, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage will kick in to cover any gap. That said, fault isn't always clear-cut, as Virginia's contributory negligence rule provides that if someone is even 1% at fault, that party cannot recover compensation.

 Dealing with insurance companies can be complicated and stressful, especially when you're concerned about the health and well-being of your child. An experienced attorney can advocate for your child's best interests, investigate the accident, negotiate with insurance companies, and even file a lawsuit if necessary to ensure you recover the compensation your child deserves.

 

Ackerman & Falcon Can Help
If your child has been injured in a car accident as a result of someone else's negligence, the dedicated and trustworthy attorneys at Ackerman & Falcon know what to do. As you focus on your child's recovery, let us provide you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing all the legalities are being handled.

 

We have decades of experience with negligence and car accident cases, and we can help ensure your child's short- and long-term medical expenses are met. Call us today at 703-288-1400 or contact Ackerman & Falcon online for a free, no-obligation consultation.