Has your child been injured in an accident?
Accidents are the biggest killer of children and young people in the UK and cause thousands of serious injuries to them every year, from road traffic accidents to playground falls.
We at Bolt Burdon Kemp recognise that often the injuries sustained by children have life long implications which may not always be obvious at the outset. Once a claim is settled, it is not possible to open it up again, for more compensation, should complications arise in the future. Therefore it is important that the child's injuries and the implications on their life are fully investigated to ensure that the child is appropriately compensated. This could involve instructing a variety of experts including Educational Psychologists to report on the impact of any missed schooling and Occupational Therapists to advise on the need for aids or equipment to make life as easy as possible for a seriously injured child. At times, this could also mean delaying settling the case until the child stops growing.
In the eyes of the law, a person is considered to be a minor until he or she reaches the age of 18. In order to protect children who have suffered personal injures and bring claims for compensation, the law provides special rules and procedures.
It is therefore important to instruct a solicitor who has experience in dealing with claims involving children. We, at Bolt Burdon Kemp, have the necessary experience as we have successfully acted for many children over the years providing clear and accurate advice and support whilst also obtaining maximum compensation.