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Child Abuse and Neglect Attorneys

It is the difficult job of every parent to simultaneously protect their children while encouraging them to gain independence. Often, that means trusting the adults of different organizations and institutions to care for a child without the parent present. Many children attend day cares, schools, activities, camps and religious organizations without their parents present and benefit immensely from the experiences. However, with the potential benefits of these activities comes a risk. A small minority of children will suffer from child abuse or neglect while they are in the care of a school, organization or institution.

Parents of child abuse or neglect victims should know that their family may be entitled to legal damages. The attorneys of Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC are ready to provide you with a free case evaluation when you contact us at 1-800-863-5312 or via our online contact form. We will protect your rights and fight for you anywhere in Central Texas, including the cities of greater Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Hutto, and Austin areas.

What sets Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC apart from other law firms is our dedication to our clients. When you choose Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC to handle your neglect or abuse claim, you will deal directly with your attorney -- regardless of the size of your case. We believe client service is key, and we treat every case equally. At Heselmeyer Zinda, PLLC, our primary mission is to help people.

Know the Symptoms of Child Abuse and Take Action

It can be difficult for a parent to tell if abuse or neglect has taken place because many children are too embarrassed or too young to give a full and accurate account of what happened. That is why it is so important for important for parents to be alert to the following symptoms of child abuse:

  • Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns or pain;
  • Dramatic changes in behavior such as uncontrollable crying, clinginess, fear, trouble sleeping or aggressive behavior, such as hitting;
  • A child’s adamant and repeated desire not to attend the school, daycare, or activity again;
  • A significant emotional withdrawal from you or other loved ones;
  • A regression in developmental milestones such as potty training or speech;
  • Sexual behavior by the child that is more mature than the child’s age.

If you suspect that your child has been the victim of abuse or neglect, you should immediately remove your child from the situation and take the following steps:

  • Notify your local child protective services agency office. The office will conduct an investigation into your allegations that can help protect other children;
  • Take your child to the pediatrician. Your child’s doctor has the skills, experience and ability to look for the physical and emotional symptoms of child abuse or neglect. A pediatrician can also help your child get any necessary counseling services; and
  • Consult with a Texas child abuse attorney.

Texas Child Abuse and Neglect Attorneys

We understand that you might be hesitant to contact an attorney. You may be concerned about putting your child through the additional trauma of legal proceedings or you may be unsure about how an attorney can make this horrific situation any better.

We want you to know that we strongly believe in helping people. Child abuse and neglect cases are about helping families recover from unthinkable actions and preventing other families from enduring the same kind of pain. We are dedicated to helping each individual client and encourage direct contact between our attorneys and clients. We will always be sensitive to the needs of your child and your family.

We encourage you to contact us today for a confidential consultation. We can be reached at our Austin office at 512-246-2224, our Dallas office at 214-390-6249, or toll-free at 1-800-863-5212. You can also contact us online.  Our attorneys work with clients who have claims throughout Central Texas, including the Round Rock, TX, Georgetown, TX, Cedar Park, TX, Hutto, TX and Austin, TX areas.