Standing Up for Children Injured Due to Negligent Behavior
A car accident or other incident in which someone gets injured is always a frightening and potentially traumatic experience, but especially when a child is involved. Children are among the most vulnerable people in our society, and we all have unique responsibilities toward them.
At the law firm of Grandy & Martin in Charlotte, our child injury lawyers have been standing up for the rights of injured children for more than 25 years. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer. You will pay us nothing unless you win your case.
Holding Adults to a Higher Standard When Children Are Around
Children — especially younger children — cannot always be expected to watch out for dangerous situations and react as quickly as adults. That is why adults must take extra care when they see children in the vicinity while they are doing potentially dangerous things.
If a driver sees your child riding a bike, walking, or playing but does not slow down, move over or take extra care not to injure a child, he or she may be liable in a personal injury lawsuit in North Carolina, even if that would not have been the case if the accident had involved an adult.
Addressing the Unique Legal Issues Involved in Representation of a Child
Accidents involving children present special legal challenges when it comes to determining how they and their parents will be paid. A child is the injured party in the personal injury case, but the parents may be entitled to reimbursement for medical care and other expenses.
Before a case involving a child can be settled, a judge may need to approve the settlement, although sometimes, parents can sign releases on behalf of their children.
North Carolina Accidents involving Children
Often, our attorneys protect children's long-term financial interests by negotiating structured settlements so that they will be paid compensation over time rather than in lump sums. To discuss any concerns you have about an accident case involving a child, please contact us.
