If you have been injured in a car accident in Georgia and your child was injured as well, you and your child may file separate personal injury claims. Some factors taken into consideration in a Georgia child injury claim for which your child may receive compensation include:

physical pain and suffering;
emotional pain and suffering; and
current medical expenses and any medical expenses that may have to be paid in the future.

Eligibility to File a Georgia Child Injury Claim When filing a Georgia child injury claim, any legal action must be brought through a

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What factors are taken into consideration in a Georgia child injury claim?

A: If you have been injured in a car accident in Georgia and your child was injured as well, you and your child may file separate personal injury claims.

Some factors taken into consideration in a Georgia child injury claim for which your child may receive compensation include:

physical pain and suffering;
emotional pain and suffering; and
current medical expenses and any medical expenses that may have to be paid in the future.

Eligibility to File a Georgia Child Injury Claim

When filing a Georgia child injury claim, any legal action must be brought through a "next friend" or a guardian ad litem. As the parent, you may serve as your child's guardian ad litem or next friend. To file your claim, you should seek help from a Georgia personal injury lawyer.

If a favorable settlement with the liable party's insurer cannot be reached through your Georgia child injury claim, your case may have to be escalated to a lawsuit. When this occurs, your Georgia personal injury lawyer will have to prove that your child was injured by someone else's negligence.

To prove this, your Georgia personal injury lawyer will have to show:

that an act of negligence occurred;
that your child suffered damages as a result of the negligent act; and
the value of those damages.

Contacting a Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer

If your child has been injured or killed in a Georgia accident, you have legal options to hold negligent parties accountable. While insurance companies have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn't you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case - 404-474-0804.