Every year people many children are injured either in road traffic accidents, at school, in the playground or in public places, often through no fault of their own.
This might include:
- Road traffic accidents either in a car or as a pedestrian
- On a bicycle
- At school
- In a playground
- At a public place, such as parks, zoos, playgrounds, sports centres
There are various laws to safeguard children that aim to protect them and give the right to claim if they have been injured.
Compensation can go a long way to ease the burden that an injury has caused to both the child and the other family members. At SC Law, our lawyers have specialist knowledge in settling cases involving children, which often has a different settlement procedure to accidents involving adults. We will identify and calculate the losses and expenses and will obtain the maximum amount of compensation relating to your child’s claim.
If your claim is successful, the compensation you will receive is usually assessed under various categories which include:
General damages
For pain, suffering and loss of quality of life to your child and affects this may have on the parent or guardian.
Special damages
For losses and expenses incurred as a result of the injury to your child, such as a parent's loss of earnings, travelling, medication costs, rehabilitation, aids and equipment and caring for your injured child over and above personal care that a parent would normally have provided prior to the accident.
Future losses and expenses
As a result of your child’s injury you may be unable to return to work or have to return to a lesser paid job, which may include reduced benefits such as a pension. Such losses may be included in the claim for the likely period of the loss. This may include loss of earnings for you as the parent, and costs relating to rehabilitation, aids and equipment and personal care and assistance for your child.
Choosing the right solicitor for your case is an important decision. It is essential you chose a solicitor who is a specialist in claims involving children. Do not simply go to the nearest solicitor, or for example the solicitor who did your Will or conveyancing. Similarly do not feel obliged to use a law firm appointed by your motor, home or any other legal expenses insurance. When making a personal injury claim, you should be selective about which lawyer you use and have the freedom to appoint any lawyer of your choice. At SC Law we are experts in dealing with claims for compensation for personal injury.
