Steps to Take Immediately After a Suspected Daycare Injury in Bastrop

Quick Action Can Protect Your Child and Your Legal Rights 

When you receive a call or notice at pickup that your child has been injured at daycare, it can be alarming and emotional. In Bastrop, parents have both the right and responsibility to ensure their child’s safety, seek proper medical care, and hold negligent parties accountable. 

At Bivona Law Firm, we help Texas families act quickly and strategically after a daycare injury to protect their children and preserve evidence for potential legal claims.

 

Step 1: Seek Immediate Medical Attention 

Even if the injury seems minor, get your child evaluated by a medical professional right away. Some injuries, such as concussions, internal bleeding, or fractures, may not be evident at first. 

  • Request copies of all medical records and bills. 
  • Ask the provider to note in the records if the injury was daycare-related. 

 

Step 2: Document Everything 

Thorough documentation can make or break a daycare injury case. 

  • Photographs: Take clear pictures of injuries from multiple angles. 
  • Clothing & Items: Keep any clothing, toys, or objects involved in the incident. 
  • Notes: Record the date, time, and what the daycare staff told you. 

 

Step 3: Request an Incident Report 

Texas daycare facilities are required to document accidents and injuries. 

  • Ask for a written copy of the report. 
  • Compare the report’s details with your child’s account and medical findings. 

 

Step 4: Speak with Your Child in a Supportive Way 

Prompt your child to tell you in their own words what happened.  

  • Avoid leading questions. 
  • Stay calm to help your child feel safe when talking. 

 

Step 5: Report the Incident if There is Evidence of Negligence 

If you suspect the injury your child sustained was caused by unsafe conditions, or a lack of supervision:  

  • Contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) at 1-800-252-5400 or through the online Texas Abuse Hotline. 
  • You may also contact Bastrop County law enforcement if abuse or gross negligence is suspected. 

 

Step 6: Consult a Daycare Injury Attorney in Texas 

Bivona Law Firm can help: 

  • Investigate the cause of the injury. 
  • Gather witness statements and facility inspection records. 
  • Determine whether the daycare violated state regulations. 
  • Pursue compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, and other damages. 

At Bivona Law Firm, we handle daycare injury cases across Texas, including Bastrop, with a focus on protecting children and holding negligent facilities accountable. 

 

Potential Compensation in a Daycare Injury Case 

Families may be entitled to recover damages such as: 

  • Costs for medical expenses (past and future)  
  • Rehabilitation therapy 
  • Psychological trauma and emotional distress  
  • Punitive damages in extreme negligence cases 

 

Don't Delay Protecting Your Case 

In Texas, the statute of limitations for most claims against daycare injuries is two years from the date of the incident. Quick action can preserve evidence, strengthen your case, and protect your child from further injury.  

 

Contact Us At Bivona Law Firm Today  

If your child suffered injuries due to a Bastrop daycare, you don't have to do this alone. Call us to arrange a free, confidential consultation to discuss the options available to you and begin to protect your child's rights and legal options today!


(713) 360-7596(936) 251-6590
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