In 1991, NYC, the father to my 10 mth old son, was involved in a car accident and died. He was not licensed to drive. He did not have car insurance either. One other person in the car also died. I believe that family the state of New York (or City). I was not aware that I could have sued on behalf of my son, until the week of the 3rd year anniversary, 1994. I found out I could sue on my son's behalf. I was later informed that there was a 3 year statue of limitation, if the child has someone to act in his best interest. My question is can he (my son) sue when he become 18 years old. Obviously, I did not act in his best interest since I did not pursue any damages, and there is no statue of limitaion for a minor. I recently seeked therapy for him. It was a struggle for me at that time, 21 years of age, single mother of a 10 mth old.
the car involved in the accident belonged my son's father brother. He sold it, or was planning on selling it, to the now deceased. I do not believe the money exchanged hand. I recall the night I was informed that "Mike" died, I was told my his brother (the owner of the car involved in the accident) because the police had contacted him. I believe the car was still in his brother's name. Was, and/or is, he liable for the death of this brother. Is it too late for my son to take some action. I have not been in contact with my son's uncle for years. He had stop being a part of my life and my son's life since approximately a year after his brother died. I believe he wanted to ensure that I did not pursue any demands.
I really do not want to let this rest in peace. I believe that my then "mother-in-law" received compensation for the loss. I remember now that I was told she was in court when the family of the other person that died settled their case. I believe she mis represented herself by not claiming my son the beneficiary of any monetary damages.
Your guidance please.
the car involved in the accident belonged my son's father brother. He sold it, or was planning on selling it, to the now deceased. I do not believe the money exchanged hand. I recall the night I was informed that "Mike" died, I was told my his brother (the owner of the car involved in the accident) because the police had contacted him. I believe the car was still in his brother's name. Was, and/or is, he liable for the death of this brother. Is it too late for my son to take some action. I have not been in contact with my son's uncle for years. He had stop being a part of my life and my son's life since approximately a year after his brother died. I believe he wanted to ensure that I did not pursue any demands.
I really do not want to let this rest in peace. I believe that my then "mother-in-law" received compensation for the loss. I remember now that I was told she was in court when the family of the other person that died settled their case. I believe she mis represented herself by not claiming my son the beneficiary of any monetary damages.
Your guidance please.