In Massachusetts, a court may review and approve a settlement of a child's injury claim on a petition signed by all parties, and may appoint a guardian or guardian ad litem. We found no dollar threshold. Enter the settlement, fee and bills to see what is left for the child.
Enter the settlement, the fee, costs and bills, and the child's age.
Massachusetts handles approval of a minor's injury settlement under G.L. c. 231, section 140C1/2. The age of majority is in section 85P, the tolling rule for minors in c. 260, section 7 and the general deadline in section 2A.
See when a court approves a child's settlement, how the court's orders and guardians work, and what we found about attorney fees in a child's case.
A local personal injury attorney can review your claim — many offer a free consultation.
This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Massachusetts statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Massachusetts attorney.