There's nothing more devastating than seeing your child hurt—especially when someone else's negligence caused it.
Cases involving injured children are different. The law treats minors differently. Settlement procedures are different. The calculation of future damages is different. And the emotional weight of these cases requires an attorney who can handle both the legal complexity and the family's needs.
Danielle Kushel is a mom of three. She knows what it feels like to want to protect your children from everything. When that protection fails because of someone else's carelessness, she fights to ensure your child—and your family—gets the care and compensation you need to move forward.
These cases require a delicate touch and fierce advocacy in equal measure. That's exactly what Danielle provides.
Children are especially vulnerable in car accidents. Even with car seats and safety precautions, a crash caused by a negligent driver can cause serious harm. We fight to ensure injured children receive compensation for medical care, therapy, and any long-term effects of their injuries.
When you entrust your child to a daycare, school, or camp, you expect them to be safe. Negligent supervision, unsafe conditions, or failure to follow safety protocols can result in serious injuries. We hold these institutions accountable.
Defective playground equipment, inadequate supervision, and unsafe recreational facilities can cause devastating injuries to children. Property owners and facility operators have a duty to keep children safe.
Children are the most common victims of dog bites. These attacks can cause serious physical injuries and lasting psychological trauma. Florida's strict liability laws often make dog owners responsible regardless of whether the dog had bitten before.
Drowning and near-drowning incidents are tragically common in Florida. When property owners fail to properly secure pools, maintain fencing, or provide adequate supervision, they can be held liable for the devastating consequences.
When medical negligence during pregnancy or delivery causes harm to a newborn, families face a lifetime of challenges. These complex cases require thorough investigation and expert medical testimony.
Toys, car seats, cribs, and other children's products must meet safety standards. When defective products injure children, manufacturers can be held responsible.
In Florida, any settlement involving a minor must be approved by a court. This protects children from settlements that don't adequately account for their future needs. Danielle ensures settlements are structured properly and guides families through the court approval process.
Large settlements for children are often placed in structured settlements or trusts, protecting the funds until the child reaches adulthood. Danielle helps families understand their options and make decisions that protect their child's financial future.
Children have their whole lives ahead of them. When injuries cause permanent limitations, the calculation of future medical needs, lost earning capacity, and quality-of-life impacts requires careful analysis and expert testimony.
Florida law treats the statute of limitations differently for children. In many cases, the clock doesn't start running until the child turns 18. However, waiting is rarely advisable; evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and early action protects your child's claim.
These cases affect the whole family. Parents are dealing with guilt, fear, and uncertainty while trying to be strong for their child. Danielle understands this dynamic and provides support for the entire family throughout the process.
Danielle isn't just a lawyer who handles child injury cases—she's a mom who understands what you're going through.
When your child is hurt, you feel helpless. You want to fix everything. You want to make sure it never happens again. You want someone to be held accountable.
Those feelings are valid. And they're exactly why Danielle built her practice around protecting families.
She'll treat your case with the care and urgency she'd want if it were her own child. She'll communicate clearly, answer your questions honestly, and fight fiercely for your family's future.
When your child is hurt, your instinct is to focus entirely on them—as it should be. But these steps can help protect their legal rights:
Your child's health is the priority. Seek medical attention right away, even for injuries that seem minor. Children don't always communicate pain effectively, and some injuries aren't immediately apparent.
Take photos of the injury, the scene where it happened, and anything that contributed to the accident. Write down what happened while details are fresh.
If the injury occurred at a daycare, school, camp, or business, report it to management and request a written incident report. Get a copy if possible.
Save everything: doctor's notes, test results, prescriptions, therapy records. These documents will be essential to your child's case.
The facility or their insurance company may ask you to sign documents. Don't sign anything without legal advice; you may inadvertently waive your child's rights.
Child injury cases have unique legal considerations, including court approval of any settlement. An experienced attorney can help you navigate these requirements and protect your child's future.
If your child has been injured due to someone else's negligence, you need an attorney who will protect their future, not just settle their case. Danielle Kushel fights for injured children and their families throughout South Florida.
Free consultation. No upfront costs. A mom who understands what you're going through.
Every case begins with a conversation. Tell us what happened, and we'll let you know how we can help. No pressure, no obligation—just honest answers about your situation.
