In Pennsylvania, any injury claim of a child must be approved by the Court. The Court takes a special interest in minors because they want to make sure they are protected. This means that a Petition for Approval of a Minor's Compromise must be filed with the appropriate court. Basically, a request that the Court issue an Order finding that the settlement offer is approved. The Petition should typically include the amount of the settlement offer, the type of injury and the type of treatment and last/most recent treatment status of the child. It should also include a statement that the parents believe the settlement to be fair and reasonable. Most Courts will schedule a Hearing where the parents and child must attend. The Judge may ask questions to make sure the settlement is fair and the family understands the terms of the settlement. The Court, when approving the settlement of a child, will require that the money be put into an interest-bearing account at least until the child turns 18.
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