The insurance company that covers the liable party, or in some cases the liable party themselves, may attempt to shift liability for the accident to you, as the parents. If the liable party can prove that you caused the accident or contributed to your child’s injuries, it can decrease the compensation you receive. Working with an attorney could help you establish fault for the accident.
An attorney could help:
- Gather evidence. An attorney may take a look at the scene of the accident or evaluate the circumstances that led to the accident.
- Interview witnesses. Witness interviews can give a better idea of exactly what happened during the accident.
- Review the law and help you better understand it. An attorney can provide you with a better understanding of who may have influenced your child’s accident.