Go to navigation Go to content
Toll-Free: 1-800-74-TRIAL
Phone: (561) 655-3925

Leaving a Child Unattended in a Motor Vehicle

Florida law provides that a parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child younger than 6 years of age may not leave a child unattended or unsupervised in a vehicle for more than 15 minutes, or for any time is the vehicle is running or the health of the child is in danger.  This law not only applies to parents and relatives, but also to childcare centers and babysitters that may be responsible for caring for your child throughout the day.  Children who are left unattended in a vehicle may potentially suffer hyperthermia, heat stroke, dehydration, or death.  Such a tragedy can be avoided if caretakers take the time to slow down and focus on the child or children they are caring for, and not on needless tasks and distractions.  

A cause of action for negligent supervision of a child may be initiated if a child suffers an injury or death due to the neglect of a daycare, babysitter, or another individual in charge of caring for the child.  The family may be able to recover monetary damages as well as punitive damages. 

If you have suffered the loss of a child due to the carelessness of a caretaker leaving your child in a hot car, you need the assistance of an experienced Florida Child Injury Law Firm.  The experienced and knowledgeable Florida Child Injury Lawyers of Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. will fight to recover for the compensation and justice your family deserves.  Our experienced team of lawyers and staff will use their skills and knowledge to give your family justice and peace of mind.  Call Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. at 1-800-74-TRIAL.

 

 

 


Library for Leaving a Child Unattended in a Motor Vehicle: