100% Compensation claims for accidents involving children
If you have been injured in an accident when you were under 18, or you are the parent or guardian of a child under 18, then Camps Solicitors can help you to make a No-Win No-Fee claim.
Accidents can happen, and where children are involved then it can be distressing for both the child and his or her parents. Here at Camps Solicitors we understand that accidents involving children can be particularly sensitive cases; our personal injury solicitors handle many claims on behalf of under 18's every year. We have dealt with cases ranging from slips and trips in playgrounds and at nurseries right up to major accidents with lifelong consequences for the victims.
Injuries to a child can have a life-long impact, which may not be apparent until some time after the accident. This is why Camps Solicitors take special care when dealing with claims for accidents involving children. Once a claim has been settled, it cannot be re-opened, so it is vital that any claim looks at the long term impact that an accident may have on a child's growth and development, and his or her well being.
Claiming accident compensation as a Litigation Friend
When making a claim for someone who is less than 18 years of age, because that person is legally a minor, then any claim must be conducted through a person known as a litigation friend. It is the responsibility of the litigation friend to conduct the case in the interests of the child involved. This is very similar to making a claim yourself, except that if any accident compensation is awarded, it will be placed in a special high interest account by the court, which can only be accessed by the child once they reach 18 years of age.
Claiming for an accident when you were a child
If you suffered an accident when you were aged less than 18, you may still be able to make a claim for personal injuries compensation. This is because the normal 3 year limit on making a claim after an accident is applied differently to cases were a person had an accident as a child. In these cases the 3 year limit only starts on the person's 18th Birthday; this means that you have until you are 21 to make a claim.
With Camps Solicitors, your claim, or that of your child's will be handled professionally and sympathetically by a team of solicitors, legal executives and support staff to ensure you get the best possible outcome for the particular circumstances of your case.
Call our free phone claims helpline on 0800 092 8586 now to speak to someone who can help.
