Our expert children's accident lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.
Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
Numerous parties are required by the law to keep our children safe from harm. When that protection falls short, the consequences can be devastating for both child and family.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for a claim pursued on behalf of a child. We’re renowned for our understanding of children’s accidents, the issues that affect you and your family when your child suffers an injury, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Children’s Accidents With Expertise And Sensitivity
Children are all too frequently injured through accidents in the home, at school, on the road, in playgrounds or in other public places. Children may also be injured while on a school trip. If your child has suffered an injury, with the help of Irwin Mitchell, you could make a child accident claim.
Irwin Mitchell has a specialist children’s accident claims team whose knowledge and experience will ensure that the injured child and their family will receive the best support throughout the claim process. We work closely with other departments within our firm, on specific issues such as:
- Educational problems
- Accommodation
- Care issues
- Family matters
- Financial management.
We are happy to be contacted by a parent, teacher or other professional on behalf of a child who has been injured. In some cases, we will be contacted by the young person themselves. Where a child’s accident has resulted in serious injuries, we can travel to meet with clients in their own homes or in hospital, as we appreciate there may be difficulties when travelling.
The law states that people under the age of 18 cannot deal with their own compensation claim because they do not have the legal capacity. A Litigation Friend (usually a parent) needs to be appointed to act on the child's behalf.
Irwin Mitchell can also assist in obtaining interim payments which can be used to fund care, medical treatment and educational support, in addition to securing compensation through a child accident claim.
A children's accident claim can take years, especially in the case of a serious injury, as it is important to properly assess the long-term impact of the injury. Sometimes the effects of an injury only become more apparent as the child grows up and progresses through school.
In general, the more serious the injury and the younger the child when injured, the longer the child accident claim will take. We will continue to monitor the child's progress and provide support wherever needed. Once expert reports are complete and injuries can be assessed, we will value the claim and negotiate a settlement. We can also refer a child for specialist follow-on support, including investment advice and setting up personal injury trusts.
Proven Expertise In Children’s Accident Claims
Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.
Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in children’s accidents claims. Within our teams, we are particularly renowned for our specialist work with child brain injury.
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to our young client, and to achieving the best outcome for his or her claim.
We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.
The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales.
* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.
** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.
All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.