Ottawa injury lawyers -Infant Settlements - Injured Children

Ottawa injury lawyers -Infant Settlements - Injured Children Personal injury cases that involve children are more complex that other cases and require experienced personal injury lawyers. In Ontario, not only do cases involving children require litigation guardians to be appointed (usually a parent), but any settlement obtained involving a child must be approved by a Justice of the Superior Court of Justice, regardless of whether or not a court action was commenced. The additional considerations involving children are complex. There are strict restrictions in place to protect children. For instance, in addition to the guardianship and Court approval, in most cases the settlement funds must be paid into Court to be held by the Accountant of the Superior Court of Justice until the child turns age 18. In some cases, the settlement must be reviewed by and approved by the Office of the Children's Lawyer. In every case, the overriding consideration is to ensure that any settlement obtained is in the best interests of the children. It takes experienced personal injury lawyers who understand the special considerations and restrictions of cases involving children to handle such injury cases successfully. At Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, we take all steps necessary to ensure that settlements are comprehensive, comply with all legal requirements and are in the best interests of our clients, including children. We are dedicated to ensuring the protection of children. Contact us for a free consultation at 613-315-4878 or 613-563-1131. We work on the basis of no fee unless you win. Our consultations are free. Marc-Nicholas Quinn. Ottawa personal injury lawyer.