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After your child is injured in an accident, you will likely have a lot of questions. “How does the legal process work if the victim is underage?” “Will my child have to go to court?” Well, the truth is that child injury cases aren’t too different from adult injury claims. What to Expect The two processes are primarily identical because a child who is injured deserves compensation just as an adult would. An attorney will evaluate the extent of the child’s injuries, medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages to calculate an accurate compensation amount. Investigations to acquire evidence, testimony, and experts are also just as common. How Catastrophic Injury Claims Work Our team has worked with numerous minors who have experienced injuries with permanent or long-lasting damage. These cases are unique because an attorney will need to go to court to ensure that the settlement offered is in the child’s best interest and that the settlement actually goes to the child as agreed upon. In Texas and New Mexico, there are specific procedures that keep the settlement secure until the child turns 18. If it’s a smaller settlement, it will be held by the Registry of the Court or in a special savings account that can only be accessed KNOW YOUR CH UNDERSTAND CHILD INJURY
Christmas is built on tradition. Many families celebrate the holiday by waking up bright and early to open presents, attending church, having a delicious meal, and closing the day with “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Elf,” or another Christmas classic. Some families have been doing this for so long that they’re starting to look for new traditions to throw in the mix to spice up the season a little more. There are plenty of ways to change your holiday traditions without losing the meaning of the season! You could go caroling or try out a white elephant gift exchange with the entire family. If you’re looking for something unique, try one of the following activities this year. The Christmas Box One of the most exciting parts of Christmas is when everyone gathers to open gifts. The Christmas box gives you an opportunity to create a new tradition around gift-giving. Fill a medium- or large-size gift box with smaller items you like to give each year. You can stuff it with Christmas pajamas, mugs, books, movies, and other small gifts you know your family or friends will love. Refill the box with different versions of these items every year. You can also do this with your friends in place of a Secret Santa gift exchange. Set a budget and draw names to determine whom each person will give their box to. From there, you go to local garage sales, dollar stores, and thrift shops to fill the box with things the person will like. A Reminder of Past Christmases Do you buy a real tree every Christmas? Most of us bring our old trees out to the curb when the holiday passes. Before you do so, cut off the very bottom of the tree trunk. Write the date on it and include any extra information you want, such as a child’s or pet’s first Christmas. After a few years, you’ll have a collection of tree trunk rounds that help you reminisce about one of the happiest days of the year and all the memories you made.
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