Liability For Failure To Report Abuse

Mandated reporters, who fail to file a report of suspected child abuse of neglect, will be subject to both civil and criminal liability.

Child Neglect Cases

Child neglect is a form of child abuse. Abused children do have legal rights to file civil suits for their injuries.

Shaken Baby Syndrome Cases

When a person who is required to make this report and does not, either intentionally or by simple neglect, that person can be sued if the child suffers additional injuries due to the failure to report.