Has Your Child Been Involved In An Accident?
If your child has been involved in a car accident, you may be entitled to claim compensation on their behalf. Our specialist personal injury solicitors understand how traumatic it is when your child suffers harm. We are here to guide and support you and your child through the claims process with care and empathy. With an outstanding track record of successfully pursuing claims for children involved in car accidents, we will work tirelessly to ensure your child receives the compensation they deserve.
If your child has been involved in a car accident, you’ll undoubtedly have questions. That’s why our personal injury solicitors offer a free call to discuss the case without obligation.
Call us on 028 9002 5511 or send a FREE ENQUIRY for free and without obligation.
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When Can You Claim Compensation For A Child In A Car Accident?
When your child is involved in a car accident they are often the innocent victims of the drivers negligence as a passenger or pedestrian – meaning they will very likely be able to claim compensation after a car accident.
We offer a free review of your child’s case after an accident. If you are not sure whether there is a case, or whether you want to bring a claim – just speak to our expert solicitors and we will talk through your options for free and without obligation.
• The Other Party Owed Your Child A Duty Of Care.
All road users owe a legal duty of care to other road users. This involves taking reasonable care to make sure that anything they do or don’t do doesn’t injure someone else. This duty doesn’t only relate to other drivers but also extends to cyclists, pedestrians, passengers, and anyone else who uses the road.
• The Other Party Breached Their Duty Of Care.
Road users aren’t expected to be perfect, but they are expected to adhere to minimum legal standards. For example, all drivers must possess the skill of the average motorist. This test stands regardless of their actual ability and experience, so new drivers are held to the same standards as those who have been driving for years. If a road user does something that falls below this standard and causes an accident, they will very likely have breached their duty of care.
• The Other Party’s Actions Caused Your Child Injury.
Even if the other party breached their duty of care to your child, their actions would not lead to a claim unless they directly caused your child’s injury.
Our personal injury solicitors will review the circumstances of your child’s case and advise on the merits of bringing a personal injury claim. We’ll gather all evidence supporting your child’s case, which might include arranging for them to have a medical assessment, obtaining their medical records and any police report, and contacting witnesses, and use it to build the most robust case possible.
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How Do You Claim Compensation For A Child In A Car Accident?
A person must be 18 or over to claim compensation for a car accident. Your child may still be entitled to compensation, but they’ll need someone else to bring the personal injury claim on their behalf. That person is called their ‘next friend’. Our personal injury solicitors will prepare and lodge the relevant application on your behalf.
To act as a ‘next friend’, you must be in a position to make decisions about your child’s case fairly and competently, and you must not have any interests at odds with those of your child.
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Claiming Compensation For A Child In A Car Accident FAQs
• Can I Claim Compensation For My Child In A Car Accident?
You can claim compensation for your child in a car accident by taking on the role of their ‘next friend’ – usually the child’s parents or guardians.
However, bear in mind that litigation friends must be able to make decisions fairly and competently, and their interests must not conflict with the child’s. So, if you were driving the car in which your child was injured and may be partly at fault, you could not be their ‘next friend’.
• How Much Compensation Will My Child Receive?
The amount of compensation your child will receive depends on several factors, including the nature and severity of their injuries and their impact on your child’s life. Our personal injury solicitors’ expertise and experience in the field enable us to provide our clients with estimates of the value of their claims swiftly and accurately.
If your child’s compensation is agreed through settlement, as is usually the case, the court must approve the amount to ensure it is sufficient and meets your child’s needs.
• What Will Happen To My Child’s Compensation?
Your child’s compensation will be paid into a special Court bank account until they are 18, at which point it will be paid to them.
However, if your child needs to access some of the money sooner, for example, to pay for their medical treatment, the court may agree to release some of the funds early.
• What Happens If I Choose Not To Claim Compensation For A Child In A Car Accident?
If you decide not to pursue a compensation claim for a child in a car accident, they can do so themselves when they turn 18. They have until their 21st birthday to bring their claim.
• How Much Will It Cost To Claim Compensation For A Child In A Car Accident?
Any legal costs for your child’s claim are met by the insurance company for the at fault party – so a successful claim costs you and your child nothing.
As a child is very often an innocent victim in an accident, the liability or responsibility for the accident rests with the other party – which means that any legal costs must be met by them or their insurance company.
We are committed to ensuring everyone entitled to personal injury compensation receives that compensation, irrespective of their financial situation. We offer a free initial consultation, during which we’ll talk to you about your child’s case and assess it free of charge.
Most personal injury claims are resolved before they reach trial. We make payment of our client’s legal costs a condition of any settlement. That way, you receive all your compensation, and the other party pays our fees.
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We offer a Free Initial Consultation during which we will discuss your case free of charge. During this no-obligation consultation, one of our expert personal injury solicitors will consider your situation, explain your options, and help you decide on the best way to proceed.
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We can fast-track your claim to ensure that you receive your compensation as quickly as possible and make sure you keep 100% of your compensation settlement.
Why Choose Us?
You will be met with a friendly face and positive attitude by a team that really wants to see the best outcome for you after a car accident. We offer a Free Consultation so you can discuss your case with us for free and without obligation. You will know we are on your side.
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