Atlanta
Auto Accident Attorney
Children
are our greatest assets. They carry
on our hopes, dreams and aspirations.
The death or serious injury of a
child is an event that impacts not
only the present and future life
of the child, but also the lives
of those who care for him or her.
We
understand the need to determine
the responsible party and hold that
party accountable for your child's
loss as well as your own. Under
Georgia law, two separate and distinct
claims exist when a child is injured:
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The child's claim for
physical and mental pain
and suffering, and future
medical expenses and income
loss that will occur after
the child turns 18; and
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The parents' claim for
all medical and other
necessary expenses related
to the injury of the child
up to age 18, and loss
of the child's services.
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The
wrongful death of a child vests
a cause of action jointly in the
parents of the deceased as long
as the child was not married or
otherwise legally emancipated. It
is extremely important to seek professional
counsel familiar with the particulars
of handling an injury to a child.
Often, an attorney who deals primarily
with adult personal injuries will
not be aware of the probate issues
involved with handling a child's
claim.
If
you have any questions or concerns,
please contact us. You may use our
interactive
contact form, send us an email,
or call us at 404.521.3455.
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