BEGAM & MARKS ATTORNEYS SETTLE CLAIM FOR BURNED BABY
In this case, a neighbor took care of neighborhood children for a small fee. A mother and father left their one-year-old girl with the neighbor while Mom and Dad were working. One morning the neighbor did some ironing, and left the iron where the little girl could reach it. The little girl reached up and seriously burned the back of her hand. The neighbor's house was in foreclosure, and she did not believe that she had any insurance coverage. She had received cancellation notices because of non payment. The parents came to Begam & Marks attorney Steven Friedman for help. Mr. Friedman immediately made a claim on the child's behalf. Beyond concern that the policy had been canceled, Mr. Friedman feared that the homeowners insurance carrier might take the position that the claim was not covered under the homeowners policy because the neighbor was operating a business in her home. A thorough investigation did lead to an existing homeowners policy, as the policy had not yet formally lapsed on the date of the injury. Careful and persuasive preparation of the case compelled the insurance carrier to pay their full policy limits to settle the child's claim. All of the net proceeds were put into an annuity that will furnish the little girl with a generous college fund when she reaches college age. If the negligent actions of another person injures you or a loved one, schedule a free consultation with the attorneys at Begam & Marks before accepting claims that there is no insurance or no source from which to obtain compensation. We aggressively represent our clients to seek every possible source of recovery for them.
