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Personal Injury Claims for a Child
Introduction to Claiming Compensation for Children
In what circumstances can I claim compensation for my injured child?
Accidents and Injuries to a child which may lead to compensation
What will happen to my child's compensation?
Compensation awarded to children for injuries
News Stories we have published about Children's Accident Compensation Claims
Children we have helped with a Personal Injury Compensation Claim
How to start a compensation claim for an injured child
Begin a Personal Injury Claim after a Child's Accident
Personal Injury Claims for a Child
Introduction to Claiming Compensation for Children
In our experience, parents are sometimes unsure as to whether they are allowed to make personal injury compensation claims on behalf of their children when they are injured. If your baby or child is injured due to someone else's negligence you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation on their behalf.
As the parent or guardian of an injured baby or child you can make a claim for accident compensation on their behalf as soon as the accident has happened if you wish up until the child reaches 18 years old. Once an injured child reaches the age of 18 they have 3 years in which to make a personal injury claim for compensation themselves if their parent or guardian has not already done so.
A parent or guardian making a claim for compensation on behalf of an injured minor is referred to as their 'litigation friend'. The litigation friend has to be independent; therefore if a parent was to blame for the accident sustained by the child, they cannot act as their litigation friend. For example if a father driving a car with his daughter as a passenger hits another vehicle in the rear causing injuries to his daughter, he would not be able to act as her litigation friend when making a claim for compensation on her behalf; however the mother, a grand parent or other close relative could act instead. In this road traffic situation, it is the insurance company for the driver that will pay the compensation and not the father personally.
If your baby or child has been injured and you would like to know if we can help you make a personal injury claim for compensation on their behalf, complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
In what circumstances can I claim compensation for my injured child?
Accidents and Injuries to a child which may lead to compensation
Children can be injured in much the same circumstances as adults.
If your child has been injured as a result of any of the following circumstances we may be able to help you make a compensation claim on their behalf:
Road Accident as a Passenger
Road Accident as a Cyclist
Road Accident as a Pedestrian
Accident caused by a Dangerous Product
Accident at School, Nursery or College
Amusement Park or Funfair Accident
Lift or Escalator Accidents
Accident on Holiday
Accident Abroad
Slips, Trips or Falls
Accidents in a Public Place such as a supermarket or restaurant
Children can even be involved in an Accidents at Work if they are an older child but have not attained 18 years of age when the accident or industrial disease arises.
We may also be able to help you if your child has been injured as the result of clinical negligence. This could be for an injury they sustained during their birth or for negligent medical treatment they have received as a patient in a GP's surgery or hospital. Some of the most common clinical negligence cases we deal with for babies and children involve cerebral palsy or congenital hip dysplasia.
If you have suffered the tragedy of losing a baby or child as the result of an accident or as the result of clinical negligence, rest assured that we will act sympathetically and respectfully to ensure you have to endure no unnecessary distress whilst making your claim against the person or organisation responsible.
For more information about whether we can help you with a personal injury compensation claim on behalf of an injured baby or child, contact us on 08000 224 224.
What will happen to my child's compensation?
Compensation awarded to children for injuries
At Thompsons Solicitors we prefer to have our personal injury compensation claims for babies and children settled via Court Approval. This means that even if liability is admitted by the person or company responsible for the child's injury the case is heard in Court in order that a District Judge may approve the amount of compensation. The compensation is then transferred into Court funds and put into a Special Investment Account which the injured child can access when they turn 18. The Court may also be prepared to release some of the funds at the time of the approval of the settlement or subsequently prior to the child reaching 18 years of age if there are good and compelling reasons to do so. For example, this can be for the cost of meeting special education or medical treatment needs.
If your baby or child has been injured due to someone else's negligence, complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms to find out if we can help you make a claim for compensation on their behalf.
News Stories we have published about Children's Accident Compensation Claims
Children we have helped with a Personal Injury Compensation Claim
In the past we have published news stories on our website about personal injury compensation claims we have dealt with on behalf of injured children and their families. To read a selection of these stories, follow the links below or to read all of our news stories, visit our News Desk.
29th March 2012 - Young man left with crushed legs by drunk driver receives compensation
8th June 2011 - Father’s Unite membership helps teenager claim damages after terrifying car accident
6th May 2008 - Dennis family lawyers welcome jailing of employer
18th March 2008 - Young Victim of Dangerous Dog, scarred for life receives compensation
26th July 2007 - New corporate manslaughter law will play key role in reducing workplace deaths
26th April 2007 - Sunderland boy faced with locked school gate wins damages for losing part of finger
29th December 2006 - High Court orders Crown Prosecution Service to review workplace death decision
7th December 2006 - Mother of scarred baby says hospital chose wrong method of delivery
27th November 2006 - Family to challenge CPS manslaughter decision in High Court
23rd August 2006 - Historical challenge to Crown Prosecution Service as family fights for son killed at work
31st March 2006 - Family from Bridgend attempts to take Crown Prosecution Service to court following teenager’s tragic death
3rd December 2004 - Centre Parcs take the blame
If your baby or child has been injured due to someone else's negligence you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation. To find out if we can help you make a claim contact us on 08000 224 224.
How to start a compensation claim for an injured child
Begin a Personal Injury Claim after a Child's Accident
If you were injured as a child and you are still under the age of 21 or if your own child under the age of 18 has been injured, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any compensation claim including claims relating to injured babies and children. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters and are experienced in dealing with personal injury compensation claims on behalf of injured babies and children. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a compensation claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
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