San Antonio, TX asked in Family Law and Personal Injury for Texas

Q: My child was severely burned by hot tea while in CPS care. I am the child's possessory conservator. Do I have standing?

My child suffered second-degree burns all over his face and neck, and will need surgeries, skin grafts, etc.

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Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered

A: Contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn in your area--they give free consults.

Much depends on the wording of the court order--get the free consult and review it with them.

I hope all goes well with the child. However usually for many burns they will wait until the child is a teenager. You may want to look at the Shriners' program for children with burns--it's totally free.http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/

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