5. My son was injured in an accident. He wants to make a personal injury claim but he is under 18 years of age. Can he commence the legal action by himself, or should I take up the proceedings on his behalf?

For a person to make a personal injury claim in his/her own name, that person cannot be under any disability. In other words, he/she must be at least 18 years of age and not mentally incapacitated. A person under such disability who wishes to make a claim must do so through his/her guardian. Once a guardian is appointed, the legal action can proceed normally. In response to the question, you should initiate legal action on behalf of your son.