{"id":481,"date":"2021-05-13T14:39:20","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T14:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seidmanlaw-net.lawblogger.net\/blog\/what-happens-if-a-minor-caused-a-car-accident\/"},"modified":"2022-07-01T11:53:59","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T16:53:59","slug":"what-happens-if-a-minor-caused-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seidmanlaw.net\/blog\/what-happens-if-a-minor-caused-a-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens if a Minor Caused a Car Accident?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Car accidents<\/a> | May 13, 2021<\/p>\n

\"Minors
\nVehicle accidents are not uncommon in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Unfortunately, it is also not uncommon for those involved to sustain significant injuries. In general, victims of vehicle accidents will be able to recover compensation from the at-fault party. However, there is often confusion about what happens if a minor (somebody under the age of 18) causes a vehicle accident. Clearly, minors are allowed to operate vehicles in Illinois, so how will this affect the outcome of a vehicle accident that they cause?<\/p>\n

If you have been involved in an accident, contact our Chicago car accident lawyers<\/a> today for a free consultation.<\/p>\n

Continue reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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