Pittsburgh
Child Injury Lawyers

No parent should have to watch their child suffer because of someone else’s carelessness.

When a child is injured due to another party’s negligence, whether at school, on a playground, in a car, or anywhere else, the consequences can be far-reaching.

Physical injuries affect a developing body differently than an adult’s. The emotional impact can shape a child’s sense of safety and security for years. And the financial burden falls on families who are already dealing with enough.

At Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., our Pittsburgh child injury lawyers handle these cases with the care and dedication every family deserves. We have more than 40 years of experience representing injury victims in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, and we are here to make sure the people responsible for your child’s injuries are held accountable.

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Types of Child Injury Cases We Handle in Pittsburgh

Children can be injured in many different circumstances, and our attorneys represent families in a wide range of case types:

  • Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents
  • Playground equipment failures and unsafe premises
  • Dog bites and animal attacks
  • Swimming pool accidents and drowning incidents
  • School or daycare negligence, including inadequate supervision
  • Sports and recreational injuries caused by equipment failure or facility negligence
  • Defective products and toys
  • Medical malpractice resulting in harm to a child

Evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and the sooner an attorney can investigate, the stronger your case will be. Pennsylvania also requires court approval for any settlement involving a minor, a process designed to protect the child’s interests.

Regardless of how your child was injured, our first priority is understanding exactly what happened, identifying everyone who bears responsibility, and building the strongest possible case on your family’s behalf.

How Pennsylvania Law Protects Injured Children

Pennsylvania law recognizes that children deserve special protection in the legal system.

One of the most important protections involves the statute of limitations, the deadline for filing a personal injury claim.

For adult injury victims, this window is generally two years from the date of injury.

For minors, the statute of limitations is typically tolled, meaning it pauses, until the child turns 18, giving them additional time to pursue a claim independently if needed.

That said, waiting is never advisable.

Our attorneys guide families through every step of that process.

Why Child Injuries Demand Careful Legal Attention

Injuries that an adult might recover from fully can have dramatically different consequences for a child whose body and brain are still developing.

A broken bone that heals cleanly in an adult may disrupt bone growth in a child.

A head injury that causes temporary symptoms in an adult may result in lasting cognitive effects for a developing brain.

And the emotional impact of a serious injury, fear, anxiety, changes in behavior, can affect a child’s development, school performance, and social life in ways that are difficult to predict.

This is why child injury cases require attorneys who understand not just the immediate damages, but the long-term trajectory of the child’s medical needs, developmental challenges, and quality of life.

Our attorneys work with the right specialists to build a comprehensive picture of how your child’s injuries may affect them in the years to come.

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Compensation Available in Pittsburgh Child Injury Cases

When another party’s negligence injures your child, your family may be entitled to recover compensation for a broad range of losses, including:

  • All past and future medical expenses, including specialized care and therapy
  • Rehabilitation costs and educational support services
  • Long-term care needs related to permanent injuries
  • Pain and suffering experienced by the child
  • Emotional distress and psychological harm
  • Loss of future earning potential where injuries affect adult capabilities
  • Out-of-pocket losses and emotional suffering incurred by the parents

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Why Choose Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C. for Your Pittsburgh Child Injury Case?

Families facing a child injury case need attorneys they can trust, people who will handle their case with care, communicate clearly, and fight without reservation for the best possible outcome.

That is what we provide at Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C.

We bring more than four decades of personal injury experience to every case we handle.

We understand Pennsylvania’s child injury laws, the legal process for minor settlements, and how to accurately value a claim that accounts for a child’s entire future.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pittsburgh Child Injury Cases

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Yes. As a parent or legal guardian, you can bring a personal injury claim on behalf of your minor child. Any settlement involving a minor in Pennsylvania typically requires court approval to confirm the terms are in the child’s best interest. Our attorneys will guide your family through the process.

Pennsylvania generally tolls the statute of limitations for minor injury victims until they turn 18. However, waiting is not advisable, evidence disappears, and acting promptly gives your family the best chance of a strong outcome.

When a child’s injuries result in permanent disability, the value of the claim must account for the full lifetime impact, including ongoing medical care, adaptive equipment, educational support, reduced future earning potential, and the loss of a normal childhood and adult life. Our attorneys work with medical specialists, life care planners, and economic experts to build a claim that reflects those long-term realities.

Schools and daycare facilities have a legal duty to maintain a reasonably safe environment and adequate supervision. If your child was injured because that duty was not met, you may have grounds for a claim against the facility.

Product liability claims allow families to hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable for injuries caused by defective or unsafe products. These claims can be pursued even when the product was being used as intended.

Compensation may include all medical expenses, rehabilitation and therapy costs, future care needs, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of future earning potential. Out-of-pocket losses incurred by parents may also be recoverable.

Children are particularly vulnerable in motor vehicle accidents. If your child was injured by a negligent driver, you may have a claim for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs. Contact Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C. for a free case evaluation.

Pittsburgh Child Injury Lawyers Protecting Families Across Allegheny County

When a child is injured because of someone else’s carelessness, the impact reaches the entire family.

At Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., our Pittsburgh child injury lawyers are committed to making sure families throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County have the legal support they need to pursue justice and rebuild.

We understand the unique legal protections Pennsylvania affords to injured minors, and we know how to build cases that account for a child’s full future, not just their immediate medical bills.

If your child was injured in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, contact our office today for a free case evaluation.

Call (412) 471-8500 today for a free case evaluation.

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