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Children Accident And Disease Claims | No Win No Fee

By Cat Way. Last Updated 23rd June 2023. In this guide, we’ll discuss what child personal injury claims are and when such legal action can be taken.

Children of all ages can suffer an injury. But sometimes it isn’t their fault and in these situations, it’s possible to take action in the form of a child accident claim.

We also explain how we can help you pursue compensation on a No Win No Fee basis and what benefits this type of agreement can bring. We’ll also explain how a child injury lawyer could potentially assist you.

Children can be injured at school and nursery, on the road, or even in some cases in accidents at work. To find out more about claiming compensation for an accident involving a child, please read on or call us on 0800 073 8804 to start your claim.

Browse Our Guide

  1. Can I Make A Personal Injury Claim On Behalf Of My Child?
  2. Your Legal Rights If Your Child Suffers A Serious Injury
  3. Make A Child Personal Injury Claim On A No Win No Fee Basis
  4. Compensation Payouts In Child Personal Injury Claims
  5. What Evidence Do I Need To Prove A Child Accident Claim?
  6. Why Choose Us As Your Claim Service
  7. Call For Free Advice And Start Your Claim
  8. Learn More About Child Personal Injury Claims
  9. FAQS On Child Accident Claims

Can I Make A Personal Injury Claim On Behalf Of My Child?

It’s possible to claim a personal injury settlement for your child before they turn 18 years old. A litigation friend can act on behalf of a child to conduct a claim. However, this is only on the basis that they can be trusted to make fair and competent decisions on the claimant’s behalf.

Below are some examples of who could act as a litigation friend:

We can offer you free legal advice regarding becoming a litigation friend in the child personal injury claims process. Additionally, we can verify if your injured kid is eligible for personal injury compensation. You won’t be obligated to continue using our services after we have helped you.

How Long Do I Have To Make A Claim?

Due to the Limitation Act 1980, personal injury claims have to be started within three years of the date the injury occurred.

However, this three-year time limit is frozen if the victim is a child (under 18) and remains so until the day of their 18th birthday. From this point they have 3 years to issue court proceedings otherwise their claim may become time-barred. 

Your Legal Rights If Your Child Suffers A Serious Injury

Severe injuries can be life-changing and devastating for both the victim and their family. Lives can be changed in an instant, and recovery and recuperation can be lengthy.

A serious child injury can be very distressing for both the parents and the child, especially if the injury may affect the child’s future.

We appreciate how devastating this may be. That is why we are here for you, to help you every step of the way taking the burden of the claim out of your hands so that you and your child can concentrate on what is important, recovery.

Making a serious child injury claim may not be an option it may be a necessity so that any present and future care and medical treatment costs are covered, and funds are there to ensure that all the needs of the child are met until a recovery is made or for the rest of their lives.

Make A Child Personal Injury Claim On A No Win No Fee Basis

Children’s solicitors could potentially offer a No Win No Fee contract. Under this type of arrangement, you only pay a legally capped success fee if you receive compensation. If you don’t win compensation, you don’t pay your solicitor.

Generally, you also won’t be required to pay an upfront fee for your solicitor to start work on your claim.

Our solicitors can offer this form of arrangement. If you would like to work with children’s law solicitors under this agreement, our advisors could put you in touch. Our solicitors are experts in child law, so they can help you prepare a strong claim.

Compensation Payouts In Child Personal Injury Claims

Child accident claims can be valued in a similar way to those of adult claims. This is especially true of the general damages portion of their settlement. This is the payment that directly addresses their injuries and the pain and suffering associated with them. However, certain factors can affect the value of this figure. Age is one of these factors. Younger claimants may have certain injuries valued more highly due to the impact they will have throughout their life.

Legal professionals often have a number of helpful resources to help them arrive at a general damages sum that is deemed appropriate for the injury sustained by the child. One of these resources is a publication that’s known as the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This is what the figures from the table below have been taken from.

However, the amounts should only be used as guidelines. As with all cases of personal injury, all child accident claims are unique. The specific circumstances need to be addressed individually before an accurate figure can be given. We can do this if you get in touch with our advisors today, as well as answer any questions you may have regarding what happens to children’s compensation after a successful claim.

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Body Part Severity Compensation Amounts
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Severe £59,860 to £100,670
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Moderately Severe £23,150 to £59,860
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Less Severe £3,950 to £8,180
Neck Injury Severe In the region of £148,330
Neck Injury Moderate £24,990 to £38,490
Neck Injury Minor £4,350 to £7,890
Back Injury Severe £91,090 to £160,980
Back Injury Moderate £27,760 to £38,780
Back Injury Minor Up to £2,450

Do Special Damages Apply To Child Injury Claims?

If you successfully claim compensation for an injury on behalf of a child, you may also receive special damages. This head of claim is intended to restore you to the financial position you were in before your child was injured. For example, if your child needs a wheelchair as a result of their injuries, the cost of this could be covered by special damages.

Special damages could also help cover the cost of:

  • Prescriptions.
  • Lost earnings if you need to take time off work to care for your child as they recover.
  • Childcare.
  • Travel to and from hospital appointments.

It’s important to note that, in order to claim under this heading, you must provide evidence of your financial losses. As such, keeping any bank statements, invoices, or receipts relevant to your losses can be helpful.

Contact our team today to find out how one of our solicitors could help you claim compensation on behalf of your child, or read on to learn more about the child injury claims process.

What Happens To My Child’s Compensation?

You may be wondering, “if a successful claim is made, what happens to the children’s compensation?” As previously mentioned, compensation for a child would only be received through a personal injury claim if it can be proven that their injury was caused by third-party negligence.

The compensation received from child personal injury claims will be owed directly to the claimant (the child). If the claimant is above the age of eighteen when the case is resolved, the compensation will be sent to them. However, compensation for a child will be placed into a Court Funds Office account until they turn eighteen.

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A Guide To Child Personal Injury Claims

Compensation can only be withdrawn in child accident claims before the claimant turns eighteen if they are in need of helpful services or items. An application can be made to the courts by the litigation friend who has pursued the claim on the child’s behalf.

If, for example, the child needs private physiotherapy sessions for the damage caused, the child’s litigation friend must contact the court requesting the release of funds. They must specify the amount that would need to be taken and the reasoning behind having the funds released.

Please read on to learn more about child personal injury claims. If you have any further queries about receiving compensation for a child, you can contact us for free legal advice at a time that works for you using the above details. Furthermore, our panel of advisors can connect you with a personal injury solicitor who specialises in child accident claims.

What Evidence Do I Need To Prove A Child Accident Claim?

As part of the child personal injury claims process, you’ll need to provide evidence that can demonstrate the following:

  • Your child was owed a duty of care
  • That duty of care was breached
  • Your child was injured or suffered harm as a result

Child accident claims that lack evidence are unlikely to be awarded compensation. Therefore, it is crucial that you take the time to gather as much evidence as possible that can support their personal injury claim.

Evidence you could obtain includes:

  • The contact details of any witnesses to your child’s accident. A personal injury solicitor can get in touch for a statement from them.
  • Medical records can show any appointments your child has had regarding their injuries as well as any treatment they have needed.
  • A report from an independent medical expert who can assess your child and offer insight into the extent of their personal injuries.
  • Photographs of your child’s injuries if they are physical and can be seen. For example, if they have a broken arm.

If you would like additional information on what evidence you can gather for a child accident claim, our advisors are free to talk to and are available around the clock.

Why Choose Us As Your Claim Service

We are here for you. To help you in every need you have when wanting to pursue a personal or child injury claim. By appointing us as your legal representation, we will ensure that you receive a tailor-made service, so all your needs are taken care of.

You will never be a number with us, we offer a service that is next to none, as we fully appreciate how difficult it can be being a victim of personal injury, suffering an injury or illness that could have very easily been prevented.

Allowing us the privilege to be able to represent you as your legal team will not be a disappointment. We will do our best to ensure your case reaches its maximum potential and you get the compensation you deserve.

When investigating a case, we ensure no stone goes unturned and build a case with winning merits. We have decades of experience dealing with personal injury, and it is our speciality. Our reputation is outstanding among both our peers and clients.

Call For Free Advice And Start Your Claim

If your child has been injured and you think they should be compensated please call right away for quick, professional and expert legal advice at 0800 073 8804.

If you don’t have the time to call us right now, you can use the contact form on this page to have us call you back, or use the live chat to leave your details. The sooner a child injury claim is started, the sooner your child could be compensated.

Learn More About Child Personal Injury Claims

Below, you can find more useful links and resources on child personal injury claims:

FAQs On Child Accident Claims

Below, you can find some frequently asked questions about child accident claims:

Can I make a claim if my child has been injured?

If your child has been injured due to a third party’s negligence, then taking legal action could be a suitable course of action. However, please note that if a child is under the age of 18, then a litigation friend will be appointed by the court to handle the case. Here at Legal Expert, we can assist you throughout this process, so please contact our team to earn more.

Who can start child accident claims?

A claim involving an injured child is usually brought forward by the parent or legal guardian of that same child. The responsible party appointed to handle the claim will act in the child’s favour, ensuring their best interests are put forward.

What happens to a child’s injury compensation?

Should compensation be awarded for a personal injury claim involving a child, the compensation will be placed in an account until they reach the age of 28. Once the child has turned 18 years old, the compensation, plus the interest, is paid directly to the child.

If you still have any questions regarding child personal injury claims, please contact us using the contact details included at the top of this page.

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