When a child is injured in a car accident, the case follows a different process than an adult car accident claim. Parents or guardians handle the case, but the law includes added protections focused on the child\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
After a car accident, your child should be checked by a doctor. This often starts in the emergency room and may include X-rays or follow-up visits with specialists, depending on the injury.<\/p>\n
Always make sure you are listening to your doctor when it comes to treatment.<\/p>\n
A child\u2019s car accident case is handled very similarly to an adult case, but with additional rules in place to protect the child.<\/p>\n
If another driver caused the crash, that driver\u2019s insurance company may be responsible for the child\u2019s medical care and how the injury affects the child moving forward. Parents or guardians make decisions during the case, but the focus remains on protecting the child\u2019s interests.<\/p>\n
The law does give more time to address a car accident case when a child is involved. Even so, it is always best not to wait. Getting started earlier makes it easier to gather records, understand how the injury develops, and make informed decisions as treatment continues.<\/p>\n
When a child\u2019s car accident case settles, the law requires extra protection for the settlement. The funds are placed into a protected account meant only for the child\u2019s benefit and preserved until adulthood.<\/p>\n
This rule exists to make sure the money is available for the child later on and is only used for the child.<\/p>\n
If your child was injured in a car accident and you have questions about what comes next, don’t wait.<\/p>\n
Call 202-393-3320<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0or book your free consultation here: Book Free Consultation<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nIn this video, Attorney Frank Kearney explains what parents should know when a child is injured in a car accident.<\/h2>\n