Childrens Accidents

Children can and do suffer personal injury in a wide variety of situations. It is important for a parent or guardian to obtain legal advice as soon as possible to find out whether or not the child can claim damages for the personal injury suffered.

Claims on behalf of children, that is anyone under the age of 18, must be pursued by a Litigation Friend, normally a parent or guardian. Any settlement of damages must be approved by the Court and is generally invested by the Court safely until the child reaches the age of 18. In certain circumstances an application can be made to the Court for a payment out of investment monies for the benefit of the child.

Limitation in accidents involving children generally runs from the child’s 18th birthday and therefore in the majority of personal injury cases this will be 3 years after the child reaches the age of 18.

We will pursue your damages claim for you either under a Conditional Fee Agreement (no win no fee) with after the event insurance cover at no cost to you, or under a legal expenses insurance policy. However your claim is funded, we will make sure you keep 100% of your compensation.