Does my 13 year-old daughter have to waituntil she is 18 to receivea settlement for pain and suffering?

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Does my 13 year-old daughter have to waituntil she is 18 to receivea settlement for pain and suffering?

My daughter was in the backseat of her friend’s parent’s car when they got rear-ended. She has been going to therapy and is almost finished. Also, the insurance company sent a form for her SSN. what should I do do; give it to them? They also sent a disclosure of medical information paper do I send that back filled out?

Asked on January 7, 2011 under Personal Injury, Texas

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

What you do is go and seek consultation from an attorney in your area as soon as you can.  Sign nothing and give them nothing at all at this point in time.  No, your daughter does not have to wait until she is 18 to settle a case but the case is brought by you as her parent and natural guardian.  You would agree to settle the matter as well.  Additionally, the money - depending on how much it is - may be placed in an account or annuity until she is 18, at which time then it would be hers to do with as she pleases.  But an attorney can explain everything to you and explain the law to see if you have a case.  You do not have to sign a retainer.  The consultation is generally free.  Good luck.


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