What are my daughter;s rights if she had her foot run over by a friend’s car?
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What are my daughter;s rights if she had her foot run over by a friend’s car?
I had it X-rayed and the initial report said that it was not broken. It has been a few months now and she is having extreme pain at times. What should I do legally? Should I report this to my insurance? Is she intitled to any sort of compensation? I am worried that this may be a lifelong injury.
Asked on October 28, 2012 under Personal Injury, Oregon
Answers:
Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am sorry to hear about your daughter's incident. First, if your daughter is experiencing problems with her foot, she needs to see a physician and start on a treatment plan. She can establish an injury claim with her friend's auto insurance carrier. The idea of the injury claim is to compensate her for her damages related to this incident. The claim would include her medical bills and medical costs, any lost wages from work and pain and suffering. There are other damages that can be included in an injury claim as well. She needs to get this claim established as soon as possible. If you are unsure or feel you are having difficulty with the insurance company or your daughter's friend, I would suggest you contact a personal injury attorney in your area who can assist you with this matter. Good luck to you.
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