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Injury

Though your son has some time to make a claim, it is crucial to perform the investigation surrounding liability (fault) as soon as possible. Memories fade and evidence is often thrown away. As for the scarring, plastic surgeons are often unable to predict how a scar will heal when the wound is still relative new (less than six months old). Once the surgeon has examined the child/patient, s/he can prepare a report containing the prognosis and a description (along with estimated cost) of...

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My son was a passenger in a vehicle where the driver rolled the car and my son was injured in crash.

As you probably know by now, even a short helicopter flight to John Muir costs more than $10,000. Your son's medical bills will be significant. You should have your/your son's health insurer pay everything now. Once your son is compensated by the responsible parties for his medical bills, your son may need to reimburse the health insurer. It is in his best interest to seek the advice of an attorney. The driver may not have enough in insurance coverage to compensate your son. An...