Can you sue a child for personal injury?
Can you sue a child for personal injury?
It depends on several factors. The age and type of injury matter, as does the responsibility of the party responsible for the injury. If the injury is the result of someone else's negligence, a child can recover damages from the party responsible for the injury.
The first thing to know before filing a lawsuit against a minor is that you must prove the negligence of the person or company who caused the injury. In most cases, if a minor was injured due to the negligence of another person, the parent can file a civil lawsuit on the child's behalf. This will result in monetary damages for the child. In some cases, parents can also claim additional compensation for the costs of caring for their child.
In other cases, parents can be held liable for the negligence of a child. The law considers intent and age when determining if a minor can be held liable for their child's actions. However, if a teenager deliberately causes a person to suffer harm, the parents will have to pay for the damages to their child's person and property.
Usually, a child's compensation will be awarded in a lump sum, but parents can choose to receive it in installments or structured payments. The child will need to be able to access the funds for medical treatment, so the parent will have to make sure the child has access to them.
If you have any questions or need a Personal Injury Attorney, please call this law firm for a free consultation.
Ascent Law LLC
8833 S Redwood Road Suite C
West Jordan UT 84088
(801) 676-5506
