As parents, we all share one thing and that is the feeling that we would do anything to make our injured child feel better, safer and simply more loved. Child injuries can occur in so many ways. He or she could have a completely accidental bicycle crash and break an arm. In another example, the child could fall off...
Continue ReadingThe terminology “head injury” can sound quite dismal. There are many different conditions including contusions or bruises, skull fractures, concussions, cuts, internal bleeding, open wounds or brain damage that are considered as head injuries though. Some patients can recover from some of these conditions more easily than others. Children often have a better chance of recovery than adults. Children who...
Continue ReadingAs the weather in Waco continues to heat up, children will be chafing at the bit to go swimming in neighborhood and municipal pools. While there is nothing wrong with a swim to cool off on a hot day, parents should first make sure that the pool is safe to be used by their children. It should go without...
Continue ReadingUnfortunately, bullying at schools is a continued issue across the United States despite substantial efforts to prevent it. Becoming a victim of bullying can severely affect a child’s self-esteem, their academic success at school and their mental health. They may also suffer physical injuries as a result of being injured at school. If your child recently suffered injuries at...
Continue ReadingWhen children suffer from serious injuries — such as burn injuries — it can have a devastating mental and emotional impact. They no longer feel in control. They no longer feel safe. Even after they physically recover, these feelings may continue. In some cases, this type of trauma can lead to: Stress and anxiety Clinical depression Substance abuse Alcoholism Perfectionism...
Continue ReadingBullying has been getting a lot of attention in the media during the past few years. One of the reasons for this is that an increasing number of victims have been turning to abusing drugs or alcohol, have developed mental health issues or have taken their lives because of it. Research shows that children who are bullied have difficulty...
Continue ReadingAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car crashes are the leading cause of death for children. They also happen to be the most preventable reason that kids die. CDC data shows that children 12-year-old and younger are particularly vulnerable to being hurt or killed in car crashes. In 2016, some 128,000 kids from this age group...
Continue ReadingYour child’s daily routines are a source of stability that gives him or her a solid base to develop, grow and learn. However, when your child suffers a traumatic brain injury, it can disrupt his or her routines significantly. For this reason, it’s important that you help your child return to his or her daily school schedule as soon...
Continue ReadingThat first day of school is monumental and exciting for your child, but, as a parent, you can’t help but feel nervous. For years now, you’ve been so focused on your child’s safety. You protect them at every turn. Will your child be safe without you? Below, the Waco, Texas personal injury lawyers at the Zimmerman Law Firm go...
Continue ReadingA child who is being bullied at school can be impacted in many different ways. There is never a situation in which bullying should be allowed in schools. The school system should take steps to prevent these types of situations and to stop them if they occur. Parents who have children who are the victims might wonder what they...
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