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Parents throughout Ohio often rely on daycare centers to watch their babies and young children. While most of these businesses take their jobs seriously and provide a high standard of care, daycare staff negligence can remain a potential cause of harm for children. If you discovered that your child suffered an injury while being watched at a daycare, you may be wondering, “How long do you have to sue a daycare in Ohio if your child was hurt?”
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When a daycare facility fails to protect children, business owners can be held liable for damages. A successful claim often requires careful documentation that establishes negligence and links the neglect or abuse to measurable harm.
Ohio’s 2024 Annual Child Care Licensing Report shows numerous safety violations at licensed child care centers. During state fiscal year 2024, regulators cited 170 serious-risk violations involving children being left unsupervised outside, offsite, during swimming activities, or alone in a building.
In a state where 22% of the population is under 18, there are special considerations for underage victims of abuse or neglect. Whether an incident occurs in Cincinnati’s Short Vine neighborhoods, Tremont in Cleveland, or Short North in Columbus, the age of the victim can significantly affect how long they have to file a claim.
Ohio generally imposes a two-year statute of limitations on bodily injury claims under Ohio Revised Code § 2305.10. For adults, the clock begins ticking the day the injury occurs. However, Ohio Revised Code § 2305.16 generally tolls applicable statutes of limitations when the injured person is a minor at the time the claim accrues.
As a result of Ohio’s legal framework for legal filings, an injured child may have substantially longer to pursue compensation than an adult with a similar injury. This does not mean that there are no advantages to pursuing compensation sooner rather than later. A substantial delay could mean that evidence is no longer available or reliable.
An injury at a daycare can lead to unexpected medical bills. Time away from work while caring for your child can create additional financial hardships. Then there is the emotional toll of seeing a loved one suffer harm. When you work with an experienced injury lawyer, your family can be compensated for the setbacks you suffered. Tangible losses can address treatment costs, while a final settlement could also address the emotional harm your child suffered.
No child should ever suffer harm at a daycare, and no parent should have to deal with the stress and hardships that follow such an injury. When you hire a child injury lawyer, you gain steadfast support from an Ohio child injury attorney who understands the state’s child injury laws and how to carefully manage a child injury claim. learn more about our firm and the experience of our attorneys.
Rumizen Weisman Attorneys has settled over 10,000 claims and seen more than 250 cases that went to a jury trial. Our focused advocacy has resulted in more than $100 million* in compensation for our clients. When you secure representation from our Ohio child injury attorney, you gain steadfast support from a legal team that prioritizes your rights and interests.
*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Yes. You can file a claim against a daycare if your child gets hurt. Before you do so, you should gather evidence proving neglect or abuse on the part of the daycare’s employee or employees. Medical records can document the harm your child suffered as well. Other useful evidence may include surveillance footage, incident reports, witness statements, photographs, daycare inspection records, and communications with staff.
Ohio usually gives injury victims two years from the date the cause of action accrues to file a personal injury claim. For most bodily injury claims, the cause of action accrues when the injury occurs. However, Ohio provides special protections for minors. If a child is injured at a daycare, the statute of limitations may be tolled until the child reaches adulthood, after which the applicable filing period begins.
Complaints against a daycare facility are handled through the state Department of Children and Youth. A complaint should contain the name of the program, the location of the business, and a description of the accusations. Complaints should focus on violations of licensing rules or misuse of public funds. These filings can be emailed to childcarepolicy@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov. Hire an experienced lawyer to assist you.
If your child was injured at a daycare center, you should seek medical treatment for your child. Photographs of the injury can be used later when pursuing an injury claim. Retain copies of medical records, and do not delay seeking legal representation. Your attorney can manage your case so important details and steps are not missed. With strong legal support, your claim can lead to compensation and the accountability that your family deserves.
Yes, a daycare may potentially be held liable for abuse committed by an employee, depending on the circumstances. Liability can involve negligent hiring, inadequate supervision, failure to respond to warning signs, or other misconduct by the facility. Each case is fact-specific. An attorney can review the available evidence, identify potentially responsible parties, and explain the legal options for pursuing compensation.
Learning that your child suffered an injury under the care of daycare employees can be a deeply devastating experience. With support from Rumizen Weisman Attorneys, you can hold the negligent worker and their employer accountable for the harm your child suffered.
Do not delay securing the results-driven legal support that your case deserves. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation.
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