Can you sue a minor for libel?

Minors have the same rights and protections under defamation law as adults except that they cannot sue on their own behalf. If someone says or publishes an untrue statement that damages your child, you may bring suit on the child’s behalf.

What happens if I Sue my insurance company?

When drivers get into an accident, they often sue each other. They do not sue each other’s insurance companies. Instead, the insurance company will “indemnify” its insured, i.e., it will pay some or all of the damages owed, provided that the claim falls within the insurance policy agreement.

Who are the insurance companies that MLB is suing?

The suit, filed in October in California Superior Court in Alameda County and obtained Friday by The Associated Press, says providers AIG, Factory Mutual, and Interstate Fire and Casualty Company have refused to pay claims made by MLB despite the league’s “all-risk” policy purchases.

What should be included in a minor car accident settlement?

Major factors that determine a minor car accident settlement are: Medical bills comprise most of the economic (special) damages in a minor car accident settlement. This includes medical expenses you have paid and bills that have piled up. You might only be able to pay some medical bills after receiving your settlement funds.

How can I Sue my insurance company for bad faith?

When you find an attorney, you should call and set up a consultation. At the consultation, you should ask the lawyer if they have experience in these kinds of lawsuits. Not all personal injury attorneys will have experience suing insurance companies for bad faith. Get a copy of the insurance policy.

Can a parent file a claim for a minor in a car accident?

So, if you are involved in a car accident with a minor who has little or no insurance coverage, you may be able to file a claim against a parent and collect from one or both policies up to the limit of your damages.

Is there legal liability for an accident caused by a minor?

Legal liability for accidents caused by minors is based on the same notion of care and carelessness as accidents caused by adults. But the same standards of care that are expected of an adult cannot be applied to minors.

What should I do if I get sued for more than I have coverage?

Take your insurance company to task: ask them what the their offer was, why they offered that amount, the basis of their offer–as for a copy of your file and perhaps have that reviewed by another attorney. If you are being sued for more than you have coverage, chances are if there is an excess…

What kind of insurance does a minor need to drive a car?

First, the actions of minors are very often covered by insurance. If a minor is driving a car, either the minor’s own automobile insurance or the insurance of the car owner (parent or employer) should cover the accident.