I own a vehicle that was parked in front of a conveinece store and struck by a truck that ran off road and thru parking lot

The mother generally must make the claim an behalf of her minor child. Consult a personal injury lawyer in your area.

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A parent usually has the right to bring a claim on behalf of a minor. Your girlfriend should speak with a personal injury attorney in her area and find out whether or not the attorney can undertake her daughter's representation.

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