You may have a chance to claim compensation for your child after an accident if an attorney can show that someone else caused your child’s injuries through negligent behavior. Generally, you need to file an insurance claim or lawsuit against the liable party to get compensation on behalf of your child.
A Los Angeles car accident lawyer can review your situation and help you determine if your family qualifies to seek financial compensation after a crash. If you qualify, you may receive funds to cover your child’s medical bills, pain, suffering, and other losses.
When Can You Claim Compensation for a Child After an Accident?
You may file a claim for compensation on your child’s behalf after any accident caused by someone else’s negligent behavior. For example, you may have a chance to file a claim if:
- A driver runs a red light and rear-ends a vehicle carrying your child
- A driver swerves across lanes of traffic and hits a vehicle carrying your child head-on
- A driver makes an illegal turn across traffic and T-bones a vehicle carrying your child
Generally, you have a chance to request compensation for your child if a lawyer can establish that someone else owed your child a duty of care, they violated that duty, and their actions directly caused your child’s injuries.
You can learn more about your eligibility by reaching out to a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.
Can You Claim Compensation for a Child Over 18?
Typically, California only allows you to file a claim on behalf of a child under 18. Once your child reaches the age of 18, they may have a chance to file a claim without parental assistance.
However, exceptions may occur if your adult child has a disability that prevents them from filing a personal injury claim. You may file a personal injury claim for an adult child if you establish a conservatorship first.
A Los Angeles passenger injuries car accident lawyer can review the specifics of your situation and help you determine if you can claim compensation for your child after an accident.
What Compensation Can You Claim for Your Child After a Crash?
If you qualify to file a claim on behalf of your child, you may request compensation to pay for any losses they sustained in a crash. For example, you may take steps to bring your child funds to cover:
Their Medical Expenses
Car accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, including concussions, neck and back injuries, and internal injuries. A lawyer may help your family secure funds to pay for your child’s:
- Emergency medical care
- Time in the hospital
- Medical tests and procedures
- Medications
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation appointments
You should keep records of all the medical care your child receives to share with your attorney.
Their Pain and Suffering
The liable party may need to cover the non-economic effects an accident has on your child. For example, the responsible party may need to pay for your child’s emotional distress, pain, and mental anguish.
A lawyer can calculate the dollar value of these non-economic losses and include them in your family’s claim.
Can You Claim Compensation for a Child After a Fatal Accident?
You can seek financial damages through a wrongful death claim if you lose a child in a fatal car accident. A Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer can provide you with the compassionate care and assistance you need after the loss of a child.
A wrongful death claim may allow you to secure damages to cover the costs of a funeral or burial as well as your child’s medical expenses. You can learn more about these claims from your attorney.
How Do You Claim Compensation for a Child After an Accident?
You may file a claim with the insurance company representing the liable party to secure compensation on behalf of your child. Your attorney can help file this claim and handle all insurance negotiations, giving you more time to spend with your child.
In many cases, the insurance company will agree to a fair settlement that covers the losses your family experiences. However, the company may treat you unfairly in some situations.
Therefore, your attorney may suggest filing a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party in some circumstances. A lawsuit allows you to go through the court system to seek maximum compensation, which may take longer to resolve than insurance settlement negotiations.
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Can you claim compensation for your child after an accident? Generally, you can file a personal injury claim on behalf of a child under the age of 18 who sustained injuries in a crash due to someone else’s negligence.
Our team at Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys can review your situation and help you better understand your specific legal options. We have decades of combined legal experience we can apply to your family’s case.
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