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If you are an adult, a claim for injury usually has to be made within three years of the accident date. However, for children, the ‘limitation period’ does not commence until the age of eighteen.
If your son, daughter or grandchild has been injured in a road traffic accident, or as a result of a fall, slip, or trip, or another occurrence in a public place such as a school, park or playground, please call for a free assessment.
For more information please call 0800 975 6066 or email claims@martinkaye.co.uk.
If your child has been involved in an accident, you may have questions about making a Personal Injury claim on their behalf, including the process, compensation, and time limits. Our frequently asked questions below provide generals guidance on how Personal Injury claims involving children work in the UK.
Yes, a parent or legal guardian can make a Personal Injury claim on behalf of a child if they have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. In legal terms, this is known as acting as a “litigation friend”, representing the child’s best interests through the claims process.
Child injury claims follow a similar process to adult claims, but with additional protection in place. A responsible adult brings the claim on the child’s behalf, and any compensation awarded is usually held in a secure account until the child turns 18 and is approved by a judge at a court hearing.
In some cases, funds may be accessed earlier if required for the child’s needs.
In children accident claims, a claim must be brought within three years of the child’s eighteenth birthday.
However, it is always best to deal with these matters as soon as possible, as memories fade and important evidence may get destroyed or lost.
To start a claim, you should contact a personal injury specialists who will assess the circumstances and guide you through the process. They will help gather evidence, handle communications with other parties and ensure the claim is managed in your child’s best interest.
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