Fort Myers, FL asked in Car Accidents for Florida

Q: My family was in car accident I was driving . We sued for damages to my children but now the money is in a trust?

I can't have access to but I'm the one who contacted attorney to sue in our behalf , can this be changed and why would the attorney have access to that account .

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2 Lawyer Answers

A: The money for your children's injuries is likely be held in trust per directives of the court. Especially if there was significant recovery. You certainly should have access to moneys received for any injuries you suffered individually, if any.

Daniel M. Berman

Berman & Tsombanakis

www.southfloridaaccidents.com

A: The money for your children's injuries is likely be held in trust per directives of the court. Especially if there was significant recovery. You certainly should have access to moneys received for any injuries you suffered individually, if any.

Daniel M. Berman

Berman & Tsombanakis

www.southfloridaaccidents.com

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