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25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

When you hire us, you're adding unmatched experience to your team, ensuring you get the best possible outcome.

99% WIN RATE

Our firm maintains an impressive 99% win rate, even while accepting difficult cases other law firms have turned away.

NO UPFRONT FEES

We are not afraid of trial, and insurance companies know this. If it’s in your best interest, we are always trial ready.

This was the 1st time I've used Zanes Law. It was a fantastic experience for having to go through a situation most would rather not. The attorney and staff were always available to answer my questions and explained things clearly and were obviously 100% in my corner. My attorney, Jim, was very genuine and made me immediately comfortable when I came in to speak with him about my case. Every case manager I dealt with was patient and helpful. I would definitely return to Zanes should the time ever come again that I need a personal injury firm.

Kelly Kay

Personal Injury

Hello! As client of Zane law I was recently involved in accident last September and my recovery is still healing but Zane law checked on me and made sure everything was going smoothly and made sure I was on the right step every single time. I definitely would used them again ! They have helped my recovery so much and being a mom of 6 it has made my days a little more better/easier! From chiropractor to message therapist and making sure I had that extra help like trauma counseling to get through my days! I thank you so much Rachel and Annabelle!

Monique Cota

car accident

Zanes Law was a terrific legal experience. I first went to a law firm that only wanted me to go to physical therapy and pad the bill, so they could utilize my insurance policy to its capacity. Once I went to Zanes, they were honest, professional and prompt with calls almost once a week. Sometimes I got a call just because we did not have contact for close to two weeks. Some calls were to just ask how I was doing. I also received more money than originally discussed. Great job Zanes Law!!!!! If need be I will use their services again. THANKS

James Doligale

Personal Injury

Zanes Law was a terrific legal experience. I first went to a law firm that only wanted me to go to physical therapy and pad the bill, so they could utilize my insurance policy to its capacity. Once I went to Zanes, they were honest, professional and prompt with calls almost once a week. Sometimes I got a call just because we did not have contact for close to two weeks. Some calls were to just ask how I was doing. I also received more money than originally discussed. Great job Zanes Law!!!!! If need be I will use their services again. THANKS

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What Happens with Settlement Money in a Tucson Child Injury Claim?

When a child receives a personal injury settlement, you may wonder what happens with the money. All settlement proceeds are for the benefit of the injured child, not the parents. The parent may control the money, but they must use it to pay medical and other care expenses. Legally, the child would have access to that money when they turn 18, and they could withdraw all of it. That may not be the best outcome. This is why you need to work with an experienced attorney who may be able to help with a structured settlement.

Arizona Parental Responsibility Laws

Another unique issue in child injury lawsuits happens when another child causes the injury. Sometimes, accidents will happen when children are playing, and one child will injure another. Of course, a child cannot face a lawsuit for their own negligence, but the question arises whether you can sue the other child’s parents.

Arizona has a parental responsibility law that could hold parents liable for the acts of their children. Parents are automatically responsible for willful damage that their children cause to others and their property. Parents can face liability for personal injuries caused by a child’s negligence, up to an extent. However, there is a relatively low cap on damages, so you may be better off looking for another responsible party to sue.

Compensation for Your Child’s Injury in Tucson

Compensation for serious injuries could end up being even more than if an adult was the injury victim. The child has more of their life ahead of them, and theoretically, they suffer more damages from lifelong injuries. In addition, the amount of medical intervention may be even greater, both in terms of the intensity and the amount of time that the child will need care.

Here are some of the special considerations that relate to child injuries:

  • Depending on the injuries that they suffer, the child may need special education
  • The child could need additional care to supplement what the parents can provide or replace it entirely
  • The parents may have to take time off from work, or even quit their job, to take care of their injured child
  • Measuring pain and suffering in a child could be difficult because their life now is different from what it may be in the future, and they may not be able to fully articulate what they are going through

The Challenges of Estimating Damages

Every legal concept that applies to an adult also applies to a child. They can endure pain and suffering the same as anyone else. They may even deal with more of it because it lasts for more years. Children can even receive payment for lost wages when they have never worked a day in their lives, based on what they could earn in the future.

However, the damages in a child injury lawsuit could be difficult to estimate for exactly this reason. In cases of serious injury, your attorney should work with experts to estimate the damages. One thing is certain, and that is that the insurance company will have a different story to tell when it comes to making a settlement offer. They may underestimate the extent of your child’s injuries or dispute things that you say that the child needs now and in the future.

Children Have Legal Rights; They Are the Same as Yours

Children have the same legal rights as any adult when they sustain injuries in an accident. They can receive full financial compensation for the damage that they sustain. In some cases, their compensation may even be greater, given the amount of time that they have left to live.

However, children cannot file a lawsuit on their own in court, as one needs to be 18 to file a lawsuit. Instead, it is the parents who will file the lawsuit on behalf of the child. Often, any money recovered would go into a trust to cover the long-term needs of the child. This money would not just go into the parent’s bank account. Given the serious nature of some injuries, this is necessary money to have for the future.

How Tucson Child Injury Lawsuits Are Different

There is one other difference in the law when it comes to child injuries. A common defense that people use when facing liability is that the plaintiff caused their own injuries. They will argue that the plaintiff should not be able to recover because they were negligent themselves. This defense does not come into play as much when suing for a child’s injury.

The law holds children to a lower standard for comparative negligence. The law does not expect children to use the same level of care as an adult because they might not know better.

There are other child-related legal principles, such as the attractive nuisance doctrine that holds that a property owner is responsible for securing dangerous conditions on their land to keep children from entering. This means things like placing a cover and fencing off a swimming pool area. Instead of being subject to the standard of a reasonable adult, children are subject to the standard of a reasonable child.

You Are Fighting for Your Child

Remember, when you are negotiating compensation, you are negotiating on behalf of your child. This is money that could help them later in life that they will need as an adult. This is why you must make the right decisions now because they can help your child.

However, it is not always easy to know the right course of action. As a parent, your focus is on physically taking care of your child. This is stressful and time-consuming. You may not even have the knowledge or time to deal with the legal process. Nonetheless, you must do the best that you can financially for your child.

This is where we come in at Zanes Law Injury Lawyers. We will fight for your child to receive full and fair financial compensation for their injuries if they are legally entitled to it. First, we will work to establish that someone else is at fault for the injury.

You Need a Tucson Child Injury Attorney to Help With the Legal Process

Doug Zanes

Doug Zanes, Tucson Child Injury Lawyer

You must follow an entire legal process. It is complicated, and it can be time-consuming. As you can see, there are numerous additional special things to consider when you are dealing with a lawsuit on behalf of a child. None of this may be easy, and you need an attorney who is up to the task.

Along the way, your lawyer may need to battle the insurance company. This will require offers and counteroffers going back and forth between the sides. At some point, your lawyer may even need to file a lawsuit to get what your child legally deserves.

This is a call that you must make very soon after your child suffers injuries. Being without legal representation for any amount of time can be costly. The insurance company could take advantage of you or take other actions to compromise your child’s legal rights.

For any accident-related injury that your child suffers, you should have legal help from a Tucson child injury attorney. This is not a process that you can or should handle on your own because your child’s future is at stake, and there are financial interests out there that would keep money from your child. Contact us at Zanes Law Injury Lawyers today at (520) 777-7777.


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Tucson, AZ 85712
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