Personal Injury Claims Involving Children
Clear advice for parents and guardians where a child has been injured in an accident.
If your child has been injured, we can explain whether a claim may be possible, what evidence may be needed, and how the court approval process works.
Children keep 100% of their compensation
Where we act for a child in a personal injury claim, we do not deduct a success fee from the child’s compensation. The child keeps 100% of the damages awarded.
We explain the process clearly at the start, so parents and guardians understand what will happen before deciding whether to proceed.
Who can bring a claim for a child?
A child cannot usually conduct a personal injury claim themselves. A parent, guardian or other suitable adult will normally act on the child’s behalf as a litigation friend.
The litigation friend helps provide instructions, approves important decisions, and acts in the child’s best interests throughout the claim.
What types of accident can involve children?
Claims involving children can arise from many different types of accident, including accidents at school, road traffic accidents, cycling accidents, injuries in public places, defective equipment, or accidents caused by unsafe premises.
We can discuss what happened and give clear initial advice about whether there may be a claim.
Court approval of children’s settlements
If compensation is agreed for a child, the settlement usually needs to be approved by the court. This is to make sure the amount agreed is fair and in the child’s best interests.
We will explain what the court approval process involves and guide you through the steps required.
What happens to the compensation?
Compensation awarded to a child is usually protected until the child reaches 18, unless the court agrees that some money can be used earlier for the child’s benefit.
We can explain how this works and what information may be needed.
Why choose HW Solicitors for a child’s claim?
No deduction from children’s damages
Children keep 100% of their compensation where we act for them in a personal injury claim.
Clear advice for parents
We explain the claim process, court approval and next steps in plain English.
Local Huddersfield solicitors
We are based at Lion Chambers in Huddersfield town centre and can speak to you by phone, WhatsApp, email or in person.
Over 28 years’ experience
Your enquiry will be considered by a qualified solicitor with over 28 years’ experience dealing with personal injury claims.
Speak to HW Solicitors
If your child has been injured and you would like to understand your options, contact HW Solicitors for a free initial discussion.