Elmo, TX Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

You local state laws will determine your ability to proceed with such matters. This is best discussed in person at a local attorney's office. Most claims by minors for injuries have an extended statute of limitations allowing for bringing suit for a limited time after reaching majority/adulthood.

You have the right to seek compensation for all damages that are caused by the driver's actions or failure to act properly. If your claim is valued at $7,500 or less, you can file the case in small claims court. However, your idea to demand the driver pay you for the damage is a good one and the court may ask whether or not you have tried to informally resolve this dispute by asking for payment. Don't wait too long for your friend to respond as there are certain deadlines for you to file a case in small claims court. In California, there is a three year deadline from the date of the damage to the property to file a lawsuit in court or your right to do so is barred. You will have to prove your case in court and that will require witnesses to testify for your case or to provide sworn statements to the court.