Case Alert: Negligent Caregiver Results in Toddler Burned In Bath

The medical malpractice lawyers at MedMalFirm.com are currently fighting for the rights of a toddler who was horrifically burned in a bath while in the care of negligent caregiver.  Making this case all the more tragic is the fact that the four-year-old boy also suffers from Down Syndrome and requires a tracheostomy.  Cases like this one highlight the devastation of healthcare negligence for victims and their loved ones.

The Boy Survived, But Barely

Our attorneys have learned that, while in the care of a home health nurse, the toddler was placed in a bath that was exceedingly hot.  The caregiver failed to monitor the temperature of the water, and neglected to remove the toddler from the bath in a timely manner.  Due to the tracheostomy, the child was unable to express his pain or call for help.  As a result, the child suffered third-degree burns over a majority of his body.  He remains in the care of a burn unit, where he has undergone several surgeries and skin grafts.  There is no question that a great deal of emotional trauma was also caused by this incident.

Negligent Caregiver and Your Legal Rights

Suffering a burn injury is traumatic and often has long-term implications, especially in young children.  This burn injury case is heart breaking, and could have been prevented with proper care and attention from the home health nurse.  At MedMalFirm.com, we believe in aggressive, comprehensive defense of your legal rights.

If you or someone you love has suffered a burn injury due to a negligent caregiver, contact us today to schedule a free consultation.  Whether your injury occurred at home, in a nursing home, or in a hospital, we can help you find the best course of action to preserve your legal rights and get the compensation you deserve.