Minors (children under the age of 18) technically lack the legal capacity to make a contract or sign a release.  As such, claims for an injured children are oftentimes brought by their next friend on their behalf.  We can arrange for appointment of a next friend to help prosecute the claim on behalf of your child.  Normally, this is one or both of the child’s parents.  However, it could also be a relative or person closest to the injured child.