Legally what is my nest step if my 3 year old son was sexually abused by another child at his daycare center?
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Legally what is my nest step if my 3 year old son was sexually abused by another child at his daycare center?
I pulled him from the center the next day and reported it to the center I also made a police report with my locality and child services. Nothing was done for my son. Do we have a sound case?
Asked on May 29, 2012 under Personal Injury, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Definitely speak with a personal injury attorney. You may have a case against the child's family, if his or her act was so far beyond what any normal or reasonable child of his or her age would do that it would be considered a wrongful act even for such a child. You may also have a claim against the daycare center if they were negligent, or unreasonably careless, in how they were supervising the children, and that's what allowed the assault to happen. It is worthwhile to consult with experienced counsel about what your recourse might be.
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