Did you know snake bites in Texas peak from May through September? Sadly, little ones in daycare centers are not immune to these scary incidents. Our experienced How Can I Tell If My Child Was Bitten by a Snake at a Daycare Center?
Children bitten by a snake at a daycare center may react differently depending on the child’s age and the type of snake involved. Some common symptoms of snake bites that caregivers should watch for include:
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Fang marks
- Fever
- Nausea and vomiting
- Swelling in the bite area
Read this article published by Texas Health and Human Services to learn more about snake bite symptoms that daycare caregivers should be mindful of.
What Should I Do If My Child Was Bitten by a Snake at a Daycare Center?
If your child was bitten by a snake at a local daycare or childcare center, follow these steps:
- Call 911 immediately to seek medical attention for the child, especially if the bite was from a venomous snake. Emergency responders know which local hospitals have the appropriate antivenom and can quickly transport your child to one.
- Report the incident to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) by filling out an online report at https://www.txabusehotline.org so the state has a record of the incident and can investigate. The agency will examine what safety failures at the daycare center caused your child’s snake bite. Any citations will be filed and can also help other local parents in the future who are seeking a daycare center for their children.
- Inform yourself and investigate. Talk to the daycare center’s caregivers and director to find out as much information as possible. Also, speak with other parents to see if other children at the daycare center have seen a snake or have been bitten by a snake at the center in the past. These learnings can help strengthen your family’s snake bite legal case against the daycare center.
- Contact our experienced daycare and child injury lawyers by calling 214-699-4409 or emailing [email protected]. Your family may be eligible for compensation to cover medical expenses, therapy, and other immediate and long-term resources to help your child heal from a traumatic snake bite incident. We are ready to listen and advise your family on the best approach to hold the negligent daycare center accountable to help your family move forward. In Texas, there is a two-year time limit to take legal action against a daycare center, so contact to our experienced daycare injury lawyers as soon as possible.
If you are not ready to speak with our team of daycare injury lawyers after your child’s daycare snake bite, you can also download our free guide that outlines what to do after a daycare injury. Also, check out our FAQ page for answers to common questions we receive from other parents about taking legal action after a child’s daycare injury.
Was Your Child Bitten by a Snake at a Daycare Center? Contact The Button Law Firm.
If your child was bitten by a snake while in the care of a daycare center anywhere in Texas, our team of experienced and compassionate daycare and child injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm can help. We’re dedicated to advocating for you and your family. We are ready to listen and fight for your family to get justice and move forward. Our lawyers at The Button Law Firm are recognized on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers list, and we can help guide you after a traumatizing incident involving your child. We work on contingency, meaning we don’t charge you or collect any upfront fees to get started on your case. Get a free case evaluation by calling us at 214-699-4409, emailing us at [email protected], or filling out a contact form.
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