Can I Bring a Personal Injury Claim on Behalf of a Child in Louisiana?

When a child is severely injured in an accident, you may be wondering what legal options are available to you in Louisiana as the child’s parent or legal guardian. 

Thankfully, children have just as much of a right to hold the individuals or entities responsible for causing their injuries to account for their irresponsible or reckless conduct. Read on to learn more about your personal injury claim options in Louisiana and the various damages that may be recoverable in claims involving children. 

Advocating for Your Child’s Right to Compensation

Just because someone under the age of 18 isn’t able to file a civil claim against the liable party doesn’t mean the child is not entitled to full compensation for what they have been put through. 

If you are the legal guardian or parent of a child who has been harmed due to the negligence of another, you have the right to file a lawsuit on the child’s behalf against whoever is to blame for the injuries the child sustained in Louisiana. 

Losses Children Can Recover in Injury Claims

Children are often affected more by the negative impact of a serious accident, and as their advocate, you have to fight for maximum recovery of every single loss. 

Some of these damages might include pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, emotional distress, diminished quality of life, scarring or disfigurement, medical expenses, and a number of other losses that can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Meet with a Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer

For more information on filing a civil claim for an injury your child endured, reach out to a qualified Louisiana personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Braud & Gallagher. You can schedule your free, no-obligation consultation at our firm by submitting the quick contact form we have provided at the bottom of this page or giving  us a call at 1-800-256-5674.