Personal Injury Lawyers in New York

In Colorado Springs last week, a four-year-old boy was found in a sandbox face down. He was at a daycare center, and two of the workers there found him. One called 911 and the other tried to clear sand from the child’s mouth. Emergency workers arrived quickly from a nearby fire station and tried using suction to remove the sand, but without much success.

The child was pronounced dead at the Colorado Springs Memorial Hospital about one hour later. Police said that he had put his head into a hole dug by another child playing in the sandbox previously. It was about 12 inches by 16 inches and surrounding sand collapsed on him, burying him for about a minute.

Local police and the Colorado Department of Human Services are both investigating the incident, although it appears to have been a genuine accident. The daycare center has never been cited for any incidents or violations, and has been licensed for 13 years.

The child’s father is not blaming anyone. He told the local newspaper reporter that his son was a happy boy.

“He'd walk up to you without even knowing you and give you a big hug. Not a care in the world," he said. "Bad things happen to good people, you know? Just don't take your kids for granted."

Some daycare centers are repeatedly found to be in violation of one regulation or another, and some are prone to unfortunate incidents. If you have a child in a daycare center, or are considering putting your child in one, be sure to check into the center’s past history and records with the State Department of Human Services. Talk to other parents who use that center and ask them how satisfied they are with its childcare services.

If your child has suffered any injury at a daycare center and you are wondering whether you might have a valid legal claim, please call or email us. We have considerable experience with daycare centers and will be glad to give you a free consultation.