If you or a loved one your child has been seriously injured in Los Angeles or Southern California, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The Law Offices of Mann & Elias represents Children’s Personal Injury victims throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Call us 24/7 for a free, no-obligation consultation: (323) 301-3219. Our personal injury attorneys will evaluate your case and start fighting for your recovery immediately.
California Law: Children’s Personal Injury Cases
Children’s injury cases in California have unique legal rules. The statute of limitations is paused (tolled) until a minor’s 18th birthday — meaning they generally have until age 20 to file suit (CCP § 352). Any settlement on behalf of a minor over $5,000 requires court approval via a Minor’s Compromise petition, which ensures the settlement serves the child’s best interests and protects the funds until the child reaches adulthood.
Children’s Personal Injury in Los Angeles: What You Need to Know
Children are injured in uniquely vulnerable ways: dog bites (children are statistically the most common victims), playground accidents at schools and parks, car accidents as passengers or pedestrians, swimming pool drownings and near-drownings, sports equipment failures, defective toys, and school bus accidents. The long-term consequences of childhood injuries — including developmental impacts and lifetime earning capacity losses — demand comprehensive damages analysis.
Award-Winning Southern California Personal Injury Attorneys
The Law Offices of Mann & Elias has recovered over $50 million for injured clients throughout Southern California. When you hire us, you get attorneys with credentials that insurance companies and opposing counsel take seriously:
- Imad Elias — Named to Super Lawyers every year from 2015–2026 (12 consecutive years); AVVO Rating 10.0 Superb (highest possible rating); President of the Armenian-American Lawyers Association of Southern California (AALASC); member of CELA and CAALA
- Scott Mann — Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an elite credential awarded only to experienced civil trial attorneys; Pepperdine University School of Law (Law Review, top 10%); Vincent Dalsimer Moot Court Champion
Our verdicts and settlements range from $103,000 to over $5.2 million. We take cases to trial when insurance companies refuse to pay fair value — and we win.
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you. No upfront costs, no hourly fees, no financial risk. We advance all litigation expenses — investigations, expert witnesses, medical record retrieval, court filing fees — and recover them only if we obtain a settlement or verdict in your favor. Call (323) 301-3219 anytime, 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Minor’s Compromise in California?
A Minor’s Compromise is a court-approved settlement for a claim involving a minor (under 18). California Probate Code requires court approval for settlements over $5,000 on behalf of a minor. The court reviews the settlement to ensure it is fair and in the child’s best interests. Settlement funds are typically held in a blocked account until the child turns 18. Our attorneys handle the entire Minor’s Compromise process at no additional cost.
Can I sue a school district if my child was injured at school in Los Angeles?
Yes, but strict procedures apply. If your child was injured at a Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) or other public school, you must file a government tort claim within six months of the injury. This deadline is strict — missing it can permanently bar your child’s claim. Our attorneys act quickly to file all required government claims and preserve your child’s right to full compensation.
Related Practice Areas & Locations
- Personal Injury Hub
- Dog Bite Attorney
- Bicycle Accident Lawyer
- Beverly Hills Personal Injury Lawyer
- Downtown Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer
- Santa Monica Personal Injury Lawyer
Injured in Los Angeles? Don’t wait. Contact the Law Offices of Mann & Elias at (323) 301-3219 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
