SHOULD YOU WAIT UNTIL YOUR CHILD TURNS 18 FOR THEIR INJURY CASE

The Rochlin Law Firm often represents children in personal injury cases. When a child is injured in an accident, their parent or guardian can is in charge of their case. The parent can hire a lawyer and sue on behalf of the child. Of course, the parent can then decide whether to settle the case and at what amount. However, ultimately, a court must approve any settlement for the child. This includes the amount of the settlement and how/when it is paid to the child. The court proceeding is called a minor settlement hearing. It requires payment of a filing fee, and often the parent or guardian has to come into court or appear by Zoom.