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If a child is injured, he or she cannot sue for himself. The court will generally only allow one parent to sue on the child's behalf to act in his or her best interest. If this cannot be achieved, the court will appoint a 'guardian ad litem' to act in the best interests of the child.
The parents can, however, file individual suits against the tortfeasor for their own losses suffered because of the injury. Generally, these are called 'loss of consortium' suits, and are more common for the losses suffered when a spouse or parent is injured or killed. If you have lost your child's companionship or support because of the injury, you might be successful in a lawsuit. Normally, you don't get much money for this suit though because you don't really depend on a child. But, its always worth a try.
Contact a lawyer in your state who will be more familiar with your state's laws and your situation. It is difficult to give an accurate answer with so little information.
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Can you sue for assault if the children were 12 and 13 or can you sue the parents of the offender?
The short answer is no - the long answer is yes, depending on the circumstances. If you sustained injuries, you can sue for punitive damages regardless of the child's age. Parents of the child cannot necessarily sue the parents unless they were negligent in the care or restraint of the child. For example, you cannot sue the parents of the child if they weren't present, however, you can sue the parents if they were present and did nothing to restrain the child from assaulting you.
If your parents sue for your injury and settles when you are a child can you as an adult sue for that same injury?
It is possible
Can you sue if your child gets injured at a gymnastics meet?
Did you sigh a wavier? if you did not it seems you should be able to.
Can an abused child sue parents?
Yes you can but it depends on which state is allowing that
Can a child under 18 sue someone for taking credit for them?
Generally, no, but their parents or guardian (if the parents refuse) can do it for them.
Do parents have the right to sue on behalf of their unborn child against the Federal government?
for what?
Can foster parents sue social services to adopt a child?
On what grounds. Not in my case as it was unjust. You need to give a reason why you want to sue.
Can a child sue a parents homeowners insurance over a physical altercation?
As a minor you can not sue anyone, you need your parents to do so. And if you get abused at home you can call the Child Protective service or the police. If the physical altercation cause such damage you need surgery etc it would go on the health insurance your parents have and that you are on.
Can parents sue you for telling them their young child is gay?
unless you use hate speech or threaten him or them no
Can you sue the parents of an 8 year child that hit your 8 year old child?
You can sue for almost anything. However to do so in such a case would be far more infantile than the incident that caused it.
What is the meaning of enduring liability?
: Enduring Liability refers to the fact that when suing a person for negligence you have a six years window from the date of the incident. When a child is the person who was injured due to neglect their parent or other adult can sue at any time on behalf of the child up until the child turns eighteen years of age. Once the child turns eighteen then the 6 year time limit begins. A child can sue up until the age of 24 years old even if they were injured when they were 6 months old when the injury occurred.
Can the parents of a 20 year old sue you for alienation of the affection of their child?
Laws regarding alienation of affection vary by state, but typically they apply to spouses in a marriage. Parents of a 20-year-old would likely not have grounds to sue for alienation of affection concerning their child, as it typically applies to marital relationships.
