Child Care Abuse and Neglect

Many parents in the D.C. area rely on daycare providers. As a parent, you trust that the people taking care of your child will do everything possible to ensure your child's safety. Most daycare providers are licensed by the state and held to very strict regulations. Even so, childcare abuse is an all too common reality resulting in the tragic injury of a child.

Daycare facilities and childcare providers will deny any accusation of injury. An experienced and aggressive attorney has the capacity to confront negligent individuals and organizations, and investigate the source of your child's injury. The Cochran Firm DC boasts the talent of experienced childcare abuse lawyers who handle abuse claims stemming from negligent caretakers in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Signs of Childcare Abuse and Neglect

As a parent, finding out your child has been mistreated can be emotionally devastating. As an added complication, many children are afraid to speak up about abuse or too young to communicate mistreatment. This can mean that you find out about abuse long after it has become a daily part of your child's life. Sadly, the consequences for children are often serious bodily injuries and a lifetime of emotional struggles.

There are several different types of abuse your child may face. Physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse may all have different indications. Obvious signs including unexplained injuries such as bruises and burns may be easy to detect. However, people who abuse children may also be adept at explaining away physical injuries.

Some of the most common red flags indicating physical childcare abuse include:

• Changes in your child's interactions with other children, such as increased aggression and violence.
• Changes in your child's mood, such as depression or agitation.
• Changes in your child's sleep, such as frequent nightmares, bedwetting, and sleep disturbances.
• Changes in your child's toilet habits.
• Signs of sexual abuse.

Emotional abuse may show signs such as excessive clinginess or changes in your child's behavior. These changes can also indicate physical or sexual abuse.

Holding Abusive Childcare Providers Accountable

Child abuse is entirely unacceptable. Your child has a right to be protected against all forms of mistreatment and provided with a safe environment at a childcare facility or when under the supervision of a childcare provider. Violations of your child's rights must be dealt with swiftly and aggressively. This is not just about compensation. This is about protecting the safety and well-being of your child.

The child abuse and neglect attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC have no tolerance for those who abuse children. If you suspect that your child is being harmed by a teacher or caregiver, we will immediately investigate your claims and do everything possible to ensure your child's abusers are held accountable.

Your child needs to be protected first. You also deserve comprehensive compensation for any medical expenses, therapy expenses and other costs your child and family will face from the abuse. We will fight for your child's safety. We will also fight for maximum compensation for you and your child. We will take care of all of the necessary legal steps, allowing you and your child to focus on healing from this terrible ordeal.

If you suspect your child is being abused in any way in Washington D.C, Maryland or Virginia, please contact the aggressive attorneys at The Cochran Firm DC to schedule a free initial consultation. A live support representative is available to hear the details of your case 24 hours a day, seven days a week.