In a child accident case, both the injured party and the parents are permitted to file separate claims for damages. The deadline for filing a claim is different depending on who is filing.
The statute of limitations on a minor’s claim is two years after they turn 18 years of age. The parents of an injured child, however, may only have two years from the date of the accident to sue for their damages.
It is important to note that there may be exceptions for the stature of limitations depending on the circumstances of a specific case.