What to do if my 2 year old was urt in an accident in which my husband was driving?
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What to do if my 2 year old was urt in an accident in which my husband was driving?
Accident was not his fault. My 2 year at first was complaining that her eyes were hurting from the smoke ( which came from the air bags that had deployed). Her eyes now seem fine but I have realized she is a little jumpy with loud noises. I believe it is because she was traumatized by the accident. What kind of compensation should we be seeing for this from the insurance company?
Asked on April 20, 2013 under Personal Injury, Colorado
Answers:
Parrish Collins / Collins & Collins, P.C.
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Speaking from a New Mexico legal perspective, your child would have a claim against your husband. This does not always sit well with the parent but the claim belongs to the child. Agan, in New Mexico, we would proceed against the liability insurance on your husbands vehicle and any other drivers/vehicles. Without knowing the extent or permanence of the injuries to your child, it is impossible to predict the value of the claim. No matter what the ulimate recovery, because the claim is for the child, in New Mexico, the insurance company and the court would insist on a guardian ad litem to protect the interestes of the child and to make sure that all funds recovered are preserved for the child. You should contact an attorney in your state as laws are different from state to state.
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