Specialist Solicitors for Children’s Accident and Injury Claims
When a child or infant is injured, the emotional impact on the whole family can be overwhelming. Whether the accident happened at school, on the road, in a public place, or due to medical negligence, parents naturally want the best possible support and outcomes for their child’s future.
At Essex Personal Injury Lawyers, we provide sensitive, expert legal representation for children and infants who have been injured through no fault of their own. As parents or guardians can act as a litigation friend, we guide families through the process with care, ensuring the child’s long-term needs are fully considered and protected. Our team handles a wide range of child injury claims, always prioritising the child’s welfare and future security.
Understanding Child & Infant Personal Injury Claims
Children under 18 lack full legal capacity, so a parent or suitable adult must act as a litigation friend to bring the claim on their behalf. Any settlement must usually be approved by the court to ensure it is in the child’s best interests. Compensation can be held in a trust, a child ISA or by the Court until the child turns 18 (or longer in some cases), protecting it for their future.
Claims can arise from many situations, including road traffic accidents, accidents at school or play areas, public liability incidents, or clinical negligence (such as birth injuries or failures in paediatric care).
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Common Types of Child & Infant Injury Claims
We support families with claims involving:
- Road traffic accidents — As passengers, pedestrians, or cyclists.
- Accidents at school or nursery — Slips, falls, inadequate supervision, or playground injuries.
- Public place accidents — Parks, shops, or leisure facilities.
- Birth injuries and neonatal negligence — Cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, or delays in delivery leading to brain damage.
- Clinical negligence — Misdiagnosis, medication errors, failures in paediatric treatment or birthing injuries.
- Sports or recreational injuries — Where poor supervision or faulty equipment was a factor.
We work with leading medical experts to assess long-term prognosis, especially important for growing children where future needs can change significantly.
