Children under the age of 18 (considered “minors” and including teenagers under 18) are generally considered to be legally incapable of entering into binding contracts and consequently the settlement of personal injury actions involving children are subject to court/judge approval and supervision of the disbursement of the settlement proceeds, whether the claim arises in Virginia (VA), North Carolina (NC) or any other nearby state.
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