Greenville child injury lawyer Robert “Bobby” Jones of Bobby Jones Law represents injured children across South Carolina. Your child has important rights. Our law firm can investigate, pursue your child’s case, and protect their rights. Call 864-362-2640 for your free consultation.
Attorney for Child Injuries in Greenville, SC
If your child has been injured, they may have a right to financial compensation. Bobby Jones Law is a lawyer for child injury in Greenville, SC. Call or message us to discuss your case and begin.
Child Injury Cases We Handle
Daycare accidents
If your child has been harmed at a daycare, we seek answers and justice on your child’s behalf.
School incidents
Administrators and staff may be silent when a child is hurt at school. We gather evidence and hold those responsible accountable.
Car accidents
A child who is harmed in a car accident resulting from negligence has the right to claim compensation.
Pool drownings, accidental drowning
We investigate the circumstances and underlying factors of a child drowning death.
Falls
A fall may result from negligence or recklessness. A child may suffer serious head trauma.
Medical malpractice
Children may be the victim of medical malpractice, and they have the right to take legal action.
Harmful products
A dangerous product may seriously harm a child.
Experienced representation, compassionate services
As your Greenville child injury lawyer, we want you to understand the legal process. It’s important that we make the process manageable for your child and the family. We will pursue justice for your child and financial compensation that may help them in the future.
Compensation for a child injury claim
Generally, a child has the same legal rights as an adult when they are the victim of an injury accident. They may seek compensation for:
- Medical bills and expenses
- Nursing care, residential care
- Prescriptions and mobility devices
- Physical therapy
- Future medical costs
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
As your Greenville child injury lawyer, we include all possible types of compensation and damages.
The statute of limitations in South Carolina for personal injury claims involving minors
Usually, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim is three years in South Carolina (S.C. Code § 15-3-530).
However, when the victim is a minor, they have until their nineteenth birthday to start a claim. (S.C. § Code 15-3-40, stating that a person under the age of 18 is considered under a disability and may bring a claim until one year after the disability ceases.)
S.C Code § 15-3-545 addresses the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims involving children. The time limit may be tolled for up to seven years on account of minority up to age 19. The rule results in different time limits for different ages, depending on the child’s age when the malpractice occurred.
What makes a child injury case different from an adult case?
An injury case involving a child is different than one involving an adult in several respects. As discussed above, the statute of limitations is different.
The child must rely on their parent or guardian to make decisions for them during the case. The parent must decide whether to accept a settlement or proceed to trial, for example. Children often suffer serious injuries, and their case must take future damages and care needs into account.
A settlement over $25,000 requires a judge’s approval. The court must conclude that the settlement is in the best interests of the minor. Delivery of the money must be made through a conservator.
A settlement may be structured or court-supervised until the child turns 18. A trust may be appropriate to allow a child to be eligible for government benefits. A lawyer can help you understand what each option involves and what is right for your child.
The Supreme Court has issued Revised Minor Settlement Procedures to guide litigants in claims involving minor children.
Free Consultation – Talk to a Lawyer
An injury to a child is a devastating event. You may worry about your child’s personal well-being and their future.
You can talk to our Greenville child injury lawyer and learn about your case strategy at a free consultation. Learn how Bobby Jones Law advocates for children, and get to know our team. We can start representing your child today. Call our firm at 864-362-2640 or message us now.
