Austin Attorney For Child Injuries

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Nothing shatters your world faster than seeing your child in pain. When an accident happens because of a careless adult or a dangerous property condition, you need more than just an injury lawyer. You need an ally who understands the gravity of your situation.

At The Law Office of Matthew Shrum, PLLC, I provide that support by taking a client-first approach to every injury case. I will always give you and your family my undivided attention. You will work directly with me, personal injury attorney Matthew Shrum.

I have practiced law in Texas since 2006. You can let me handle the investigation and the insurance companies so you can focus on your child. There are no legal fees unless I recover compensation for your family.

How Texas Courts Handle Child Injuries

Child injury claims in Texas follow specific rules. Because a minor cannot file a lawsuit on their own, a parent or legal guardian must act on their behalf. This role is known as a next friend. If you are the next friend for a child, we can advise you on the legal process and your rights.

Most settlements involving children require a court-approved minor settlement process in Texas. A judge often appoints an independent person called a guardian ad litem to review the settlement. The court then orders the funds to be placed into a protected account or a structured annuity until the child turns 18.

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Child Injuries?

Children are naturally curious and do not always perceive danger. Property owners and drivers have a high duty of care to protect themselves from harm. When adults are negligent, innocent children pay the price. Some common examples of personal injuries to children include:

• Dangerous conditions on someone else’s property (also called child premises liability)
• Defective toys or children’s products
• Car accidents
• Faulty equipment or a lack of soft surfacing at a playground
• Unsecured swimming pools
• Dog bite injuries
• Daycare negligence and lack of proper supervision

Whether the injury happened at school or a friend’s house, I will gather the evidence and show exactly how it occurred.

What Are The Long-Term Consequences Of Child Injuries?

An injury to a child’s growing body can have long-term effects on them as an adult. For instance, a broken bone in a child might affect a growth plate and cause limb length discrepancies. A head injury can alter a child’s developmental path for years. Other long-term effects often include:

• Scarring or disfigurement
• Developmental delays
• Chronic pain
• Emotional trauma 
• Multiple corrective surgeries

When determining the amount of your child’s damages as an injured child attorney in Austin, I look beyond the immediate medical bills to consider how the injury will affect their future.

Establishing Liability In A Child Injury Case

Proving negligence involves showing that a person or business owed your child a duty of care and failed to meet it. For example, a property owner owes visitors a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe and to warn the visitor of any known dangers. Drivers owe others a duty to behave reasonably safely on the road. If you think the person who injured your child had some sort of legal duty of care – or if you wonder if they did – call me to discuss your situation.

Proving the negligence is where an experienced child injury attorney becomes essential. I will search for evidence that proves the other party was careless. I will talk to witnesses and review safety records. Importantly, I will act as a shield between your family and the insurance adjusters.

What Damages Are Available For Child Injuries?

When we calculate a claim for a minor, I generally include future damages. Children have their whole lives ahead of them. If an injury prevents them from ever working certain jobs, they deserve compensation for that loss. Recoverable damages may include:

• Past, present and future medical expenses
• Physical therapy costs
• Specialized equipment, such as wheelchairs
• Long-term nursing care
• Any loss of future earning capacity
• Physical pain
• Mental anguish
• Disfigurement

My goal as your injury lawyer is to recover a settlement or award that reflects the true cost of the injury over a lifetime. I fight for a solution that provides your child with lifelong security.

Get A Free Consultation With A Child Injury Lawyer In Austin

At The Law Office of Matthew Shrum, PLLC, I am ready to stand by your side. I provide compassionate support to families in Travis County and beyond. If your child has been hurt, do not wait to seek help. Please call me at 512-994-0313 or send me an email to schedule a free initial consultation. No legal fee unless I recover compensation for you.