Personal Injury Claims

Accidents involving children

Our child injury compensation claim lawyers are experienced in dealing with highly sensitive cases. We can help you secure the right level of compensation for accident claims involving children, helping you and your family to move forward.

To find out more information, contact us today for a chat with one of our legal experts.

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Can I make a claim for accidents involving children?

If a child is involved in a serious accident, the impact can be life changing. We understand the toll it can take on both the child and your family. You may be able to make a claim for child injury compensation if it can be proven that a third party is responsible.

When seeking compensation, it is important to enlist the help of a lawyer who specialises in accident claims involving children as the law sets out rules and procedures designed to protect minors in these situations.

Our personal injury team is experienced in dealing with child accident cases, so you can be confident in our ability to handle delicate cases with the utmost care.

Sensitive cases will involve the instruction of highly reputable experts to provide evidence. Examples include educational psychologists to report on the impact of missed schooling, as well as occupational therapists to advise on the need for aids and equipment.

Child brain injury claims

We have a particular expertise in handling cases involving child brain injury.

Our experienced brain injury solicitors are skilled in handling serious cases like these, so you’ll be in capable, supportive hands. We focus on providing specialist rehabilitation as soon as possible – even before the child injury compensation claim has reached a conclusion.

It is our policy to seek interim payments where possible so that you can access funds that will help you adapt in the meantime. This could cover professional care or specialist equipment, for example.

What are the main causes of accident claims involving children?

There are many possible causes of child injury compensation claims. Here are some examples.

Road traffic accidents involving children

If a child is involved in a road accident, the consequences can be serious. According to road safety charity Brake, there were 1,252 serious pedestrian injuries and 410 serious car occupant injuries amongst children aged between 0-15 years in 2021. Injuries can range from broken bones to spinal or brain injuries.

Accidents involving children and animals

If your child has suffered an injury from an animal, you could be eligible for child injury compensation to help support them. Horse-riding accidents, dog attacks and even livestock injuries could result in life-changing consequences. It may be possible for you to claim under the Animals Act 1971 where criteria are met, which means that it isn’t necessary to prove fault.

Sports injury accidents involving children

Children’s accident claims involving sports can vary in severity, with the most serious examples causing debilitating injuries. A child might sustain post-concussion syndrome from playing football or falling off a bike, where long-term symptoms persist. Sometimes, another party, such as an event organiser or a sports coach, could be at fault.

Contacting us

Has your child suffered a personal injury that was the fault of another party? Our specialist team can support you in making a claim for accidents involving children. After an initial, no-obligation chat, you will get a better idea of whether you could have a successful claim.

You can find out about our funding options, which are designed to make this possibility more available to families and others who think they may have a claim. Most accident claims involving children are funded by Conditional Fee Agreements (otherwise known as ‘no win no fee’ agreements) so there are no upfront fees for you to pay.

Get free legal advice by getting in touch with one of Bolt Burdon Kemp’s expert solicitors on 020 7288 4800 or contact us online

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Success Story

Life changing brain injury for a young boy run over by a car whilst crossing the road

We represented a 5 year old boy who was struck by a car when crossing a quiet residential road. He sustained a brain injury as well as a severe head injury and multiple fractures. He was rushed to hospital by ambulance in his mother’s arms.

The Defendant denied he was responsible because he said our client ran out into the road between cars. We were able to establish that the Defendant was liable and we negotiated a favourable agreement whereby the Defendant accepted a large proportion of responsibility for the accident. As a result of this agreement, our client will receive a significant compensation which will ensure his needs are met for life.

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Meet our Personal Injury Claims Team

Cheryl Abrahams

Partner – Part of the Child Brain Injury Team

Joshua Hughes

Head of Complex Injury

Ben Pepper

Senior Associate – Part of the Personal Injury Claims Team

Ellen McGreevy

Solicitor – Part of the Personal Injury Claims Team

Meet the full team

A weight has been lifted off my shoulders thanks to Charlotte. She was wonderful, helped out in lots of ways, kept me up to date and handled everything really well - I wouldn’t have been able to cope with all the appointments had it not been for her.

– C F
Whilst everyone I dealt with was excellent, I would have to describe Charlotte as ‘TopCat’. Despite it being a long and painful process, Charlotte was so patient and understanding at all times. She was amazing and gave 110%. The service was excellent and my expectations were definitely exceeded!

– D L
They're always on top of the law and really care about clients. They really know their areas and experts. They know their clients too.

– Chambers and Partners 2024
Joshua and Ben dealt with me originally and they were great. They were very responsive and really good at pushing the other side and kept my case moving forwards. Charlotte then took over my case and she was also excellent. She was equally as responsive and effective in progressing my…

– K H

FAQs

What is the children's accident claims process?
When seeking child injury compensation, you’ll follow a clear process so we can support you in the best way possible:
- It will start with an informal, no-obligation chat.
- We may request more documents if we feel there is a reasonable chance of winning the case.
- If you decide to pursue your claim with us, we’ll begin more detailed investigations and discuss funding. However, if we feel you don’t have a valid case, or if you don’t feel satisfied with our funding agreement, you can walk away without paying a penny.
- We will get in touch with the defendant (the person we believe is to blame) and outline your claim.
- If the defendant accepts responsibility, we will negotiate your child injury compensation.
What is a litigation friend?

A litigation friend is someone who is appointed to make decisions about a court case for a child, or an adult who lacks the mental capacity to manage their own court case either with or without a solicitor. But, it’s important to note, they are not acting as a lawyer.

You can apply to be someone’s litigation friend or be appointed by the court.
What compensation could you receive for accident claims involving children?

You will receive compensation for relevant expenses and financial losses if you win your child injury compensation claim. This means you and your family can access critical support to help your situation.

Examples include loss of earnings, rehabilitative treatment, medical costs and even travel expenses relating to your child’s injuries. The claim will also include financial losses that will be encountered in the future.

As well as compensation for losses that are known of, your child will also be covered for physical and emotional suffering experienced due to their personal injury. This amount will be determined using the latest edition of the Judicial College guidelines.
What are the time limits for bringing accident claims involving children?

If the claimant was under 18 when the accident happened, the Claim Form needs to be issued in the court within three years of the claimant’s 18th birthday. This means that the claim must be issued by their 21st birthday. Otherwise, you could risk losing the chance to claim compensation.

While we understand that it will be the last thing on your mind, you should ideally seek out legal advice from a child injury compensation claims solicitor as close to the accident as possible. This way, when you’re ready, it will be easier to recall details of the event, collect evidence and strengthen your claim.
What evidence will I need to support my child injury compensation claim?
Where possible, you should evidence as close to the event as possible. The more evidence you have, the stronger your case for child injury compensation will be. Examples include:
- Photos or videos taken from the scene of the accident
- Medical records that confirm the injuries and document the treatment your child received
- Eyewitness accounts, or contact details of anyone who saw what happened
Will BBK provide support beyond the claims process?

We understand how devastating accidents involving children can be. That’s why, on top of seeking maximum compensation, we’ll arrange for your child and family to receive the treatment or rehabilitation needed. We can also advise on other welfare benefits that you may be entitled to.

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