If you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence and you are confident adult over 18 years old, you can bring a claim on your behalf. If you are a minor, you will need the natural parent and legal guardian of the minor to bring the suit on their behalf.
But it is important to note, there are certain instances where a spouse may also have a claim, even if they are not injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. Let’s call it a loss of consortium, which means a loss of partnership with their spouse.