When Your Child Has Been Injured: Why Choosing the Right Lawyer Is Crucial
Nothing is more devastating than seeing your child hurt. Whether it’s from a car crash, a fall, or a dog bite, the aftermath of a child’s injury can be overwhelming. You’re dealing with medical appointments, emotional trauma, and often significant disruptions to daily life. In these moments, hiring the right lawyer is not just helpful—it’s essential.
At Auger Hollingsworth, we understand that children’s cases require a different level of care, strategy, and legal oversight. We treat every child injury case with the seriousness it deserves and prepare every file not just for negotiation, but for judicial scrutiny.
Children’s Settlements Must Be Approved by a Judge
Unlike most adult personal injury claims, settlements involving injured minors must be reviewed and approved by a judge in Ontario. This added layer of legal protection ensures that any agreement is in the child’s best interest—not just financially, but in terms of future care and recovery.
That means your lawyer is not just negotiating with the insurance company—they are also preparing to present the settlement to a court. If your lawyer is not experienced with child injury cases, they may overlook the documentation and expert reports necessary to satisfy judicial approval.
At Auger Hollingsworth, we’ve guided many families through this process. We know what judges are looking for, how to present your child’s injuries and needs accurately, and how to structure a settlement that provides for their future.
More Than Compensation—Planning for the Future
In child injury cases, the financial aspects often extend far beyond immediate care. Your child may need ongoing physiotherapy, assistive devices, tutoring, or even psychological support. A rushed or low-value settlement can leave families under-resourced for years.
We take a long-term view of every case. We work with trusted pediatric specialists and treatment providers to forecast future needs and ensure that any settlement or award is structured to protect and support your child—not just now, but well into adulthood.
You Deserve a Legal Team That Understands Families
When you’re choosing a lawyer to represent your child, experience matters—but so does compassion, communication, and trust. You need someone who will take the time to explain the process in clear terms, who will treat your family with respect, and who will always act with your child’s best interests at heart.
That’s what you’ll find at Auger Hollingsworth. We’re parents too. We understand the stakes, and we fight as if your child were our own.
Let’s Make Sure Your Child Is Protected
If your child has been injured, call Auger Hollingsworth Accident & Injury Lawyers for a free consultation. We’ll walk you through the process, explain your rights, and start building a case that’s ready for both settlement and judicial review. Your child deserves more than a quick payout—they deserve a secure, supported future.
