Alexandria Child Injury Lawyer

Child Injury Lawyer

When your child is injured, it’s one of the most terrifying experiences you will ever face. Beyond worrying about their health, you also grapple with medical bills and missed work, and you may be left wondering how the injury happened and who should be held responsible.

When someone else was negligent, Louisiana law gives you the right to pursue accountability and compensation on your child’s behalf. Child injury cases carry a weight that adult injury claims do not.

Courts in Louisiana recognize that children deserve extra protection, from special supervision standards for schools and daycare centers to legal doctrines designed to shield kids from hazards they are too young to understand. Knowing how these protections work can help you make informed decisions for your child’s recovery and future.

Helping Alexandria Families Hold Negligent Parties Responsible

Roy Injury Law has served the Alexandria and Rapides Parish communities through three and four generations of local attorneys. Chris J. Roy, Jr. has spent more than 30 years helping families in Central Louisiana recover from catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and negligence, while John J. Roy continues that legacy with the same commitment to integrity and personal advocacy.

The firm was built on a simple idea. Parents and their injured children deserve a lawyer who treats them like a close friend or family member, not a case file. Chris and John personally guide clients through every stage of their case, from the first conversation to the final resolution. They do not advertise on television, which means they are not settling cases for pennies on the dollar to cover expensive ad campaigns. Every case is handled on a contingency fee basis, so your family pays nothing upfront, and the firm only gets paid when it wins your case.

Who We Serve

Louisiana parents reach out to Roy Injury Law after a wide range of incidents involving their children. Common situations involve children who:

• Were injured in a vehicle or traffic accident: Your child was hurt as a passenger, pedestrian, bicyclist, or school bus rider, and you now face medical care and questions about who was responsible.
• Got hurt while in daycare, school, or someone else’s care: Your child was injured while another person or organization was responsible for their safety, and you suspect better supervision could have prevented it.
• Were injured in a recreational accident: Your child suffered serious harm while swimming, playing, or participating in some other activity, and they suffered a major fall, head injury, or near-drowning incident.
• Suffered a dog bite, burn, fall, or other serious injury: Your child sustained a significant injury that may involve scarring, fractures, burns, or other lasting effects tied to another person’s negligence.
• Suffered a catastrophic or life-changing injury: Your child faces a severe injury affecting their health, development, mobility, or daily life, potentially requiring ongoing treatment or long-term support.

Understanding Louisiana Law

How Liability Works in Child Injury Cases

Louisiana fault-based injury claims generally arise under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315. To hold a party responsible for your child’s injury, these elements typically must be shown:

• The party owed your child a duty of care
• The party breached that duty
• The scope of duty breached and whether it was intended to protect the child from that type of harm
• The breach directly caused both your child’s harm and the resulting damages

Louisiana law also recognizes that children need special protections beyond those given to adults. Key examples include:

• Attractive nuisance doctrine: Property owners can be held accountable for injuries to trespassing children lured onto their property by a dangerous feature, such as a swimming pool or trampoline.
• Heightened supervision duty: Schools, daycare centers, and camps take on an elevated duty of supervision once a child is in their care, often described as acting “in the place of a parent.” When these institutions fail to provide adequate supervision, that failure can support a negligence claim.

Louisiana also follows a modified comparative fault rule, which means your child may still recover compensation even if they held some percentage of responsibility for the incident. In such a scenario, any compensation awarded would simply be reduced by that percentage. However, if your child is considered to be 51% at fault for the incident, they are entitled to nothing. This modified rule only applies to incidents that occurred on or after January 1, 2026.

What Compensation May Cover

A child injury case can involve two distinct claims: one belonging to the child and one belonging to the parents. The child’s claim may seek compensation for:

• Medical expenses extending into adulthood
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Disfigurement or disability
• Loss of enjoyment of everyday activities

The parents’ claim typically covers:

• Medical bills already paid
• Wages lost while caring for their injured child

Because Louisiana courts want to make sure any settlement truly serves a child’s best interest, settlements awarded to minors generally require court approval. Funds are often placed in a protected account or structured settlement that the child can access upon reaching adulthood, sometimes with provisions for earlier use toward medical treatment or special care.

Deadlines That Apply to Your Child’s Claim

Louisiana law generally gives claimants two years to file suit under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.1. In most cases, the same is true of minors, which differs from laws in other states. A notable exception applies to claims involving a defective product that specifically caused a permanent disability. In this case, the clock is paused until the child turns 18, when it starts ticking until time runs out two years later.

A parent’s separate claim, such as for medical bills already paid or wages lost while caring for an injured child, also follows the standard deadline that runs from the date of the injury. Waiting too long can also make it harder to preserve evidence and secure witness statements, so acting sooner rather than later protects your family’s position.

Our Process

When you contact Roy Injury Law, Chris and John begin with a free, no-obligation consultation to understand what happened to your child and what options are available. From there, the firm’s process generally follows these steps:

1. Investigation: The team gathers medical records, accident reports, witness statements, and other evidence to build a clear picture of how your child was hurt.
2. Filing a claim: A claim is typically made first with the responsible party’s insurance company.
3. Pre-trial litigation: If a fair settlement cannot be reached, a lawsuit is filed, and both sides exchange information and evidence.
4. Trial preparation: The firm prepares your case thoroughly in case a resolution requires going before a judge or jury.
5. Settlement negotiation or trial: Many cases resolve through negotiated settlement, while others proceed to trial for a verdict.
6. Resolution and court approval: Because the claim involves a minor, any settlement is reviewed to confirm it serves your child’s best interest before funds are distributed.

Throughout this process, Roy Injury Law communicates directly with insurance companies on your behalf, covering all case-related expenses upfront so that you can focus on your child’s recovery rather than the legal process.

Why Choose Roy Injury Law?

• Personalized care: You are never treated as a case number. Chris and John take the time to understand your family’s situation and answer your questions directly.
• Direct attorney access: You work with the attorney handling your case, not a rotating cast of paralegals or call center staff.
• No television advertising: Because the firm does not spend on costly ad campaigns, there is no pressure to settle your child’s case for less than it is worth.
• We come to you: Chris and John will meet you where it is most convenient, whether that is your home, the hospital, or their office in Alexandria.
• Deep local roots: As third- and fourth-generation Louisiana attorneys, Chris and John understand the local courts and resources that can strengthen your child’s case.
• No upfront costs: Every case is handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning the firm only gets paid if it wins your case.

Protect Your Child’s Future

A child’s injury can change the course of a family’s life, but you do not have to face the legal process alone. Chris J. Roy, Jr. and John J. Roy are ready to listen to your story, explain how Louisiana law applies to your child’s situation, and help you pursue the compensation your family needs to move forward. Schedule a free consultation with Roy Injury Law today.

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