Personal Injury Claim For Minors

Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal injury claims are not just for adults that are involved in minor or major car accidents or slip and falls. Children are not excluded from being victims of a personal injury incident. In the event that a child under the age of eighteen is injured due to the negligence of another party or entity, their parent or legal guardian would be responsible for filing a personal injury claim. Even if the parent sustained injuries as a result of the same incident.

Much like any other personal injury claim, most states allow two years to file a claim. However, the two-year time limit does not begin until the child that was injured turns eighteen. While it is not wise to wait until the child is eighteen to deal with the personal injury claim, you are allowed in most states to do so.

Depending on the age of the child and the types of injuries sustained the pain and suffering for a child can last a lot longer than it may last for an adult, and potentially affect their full development mentally and physically. For example, a head injury on a child may have a longer lasting. If an infant child takes a blow to the head due to a fall, their brains are not fully developed and therefore are higher risk for lasting brain damage, or simply a head injury. The same goes for practically any injury that a child or infant suffers from. Their pain and suffering is more intense, and unfortunately some children cannot express their pain so it is best to seek medical attention immediately speak to a personal injury attorney in Atlanta, GA.

Nothing hurts more than seeing a child in pain and not being able to do anything to make them feel better. If you or someone you know has a child that has suffered from a personal injury incident, no matter the type, talk to a skilled personal injury lawyer Dekalb County, GA offers that will understand the needs of your child and your needs as a parent. Although no amount of money can make your child’s pain go away, the financial burdens that can come from a personal injury are additionally devastating. In the event that these injuries are permanent, the financial burden will be permanent also. Talk to an attorney to see what the options are for you and your loved one.

 

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Thank you to our friends and contributors at Andrew R. Lynch, P.C. for their insight into personal injury claims for minors.