Florida Laws Pertaining to Settlements for Minors
Personal injury claims by individuals under the age of 18 can be tricky because they require the attorney to be vigilant of special procedural requirements in cases involving minors. To begin with, minors in Florida cannot pursue their own legal claims because they are not of age. Thus, a minor must pursue his or her personal injury […]
When Parents are Liable for their Children’s Negligence
As a general rule, individuals are not liable for the acts of third parties unless a special relationship exists. A parent/child or guardian/child relationship constitutes one of those special relationships. Almost every state in the United States has laws known as “parental responsibility laws” and imposes some degree of civil liability on parents for torts […]
Personal Injury Claims for Children in Florida
Every year, tens of thousands of children are injured or killed due to negligent accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than 12,000 children die every year due to accidental injury. This alarming number impacts not only the children that lose their lives, but the families that are left behind […]