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Child Accident Claims

When your child has been hurt it is hard to know where to turn. The trauma and distress has an impact on the whole family.

At Macks, we understand that you may be struggling to come to terms with what has happened to your child and our friendly empathetic solicitors will work hard with you to make sure the process of receiving compensation is as stress-free as possible. 

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For no-obligation advice and information, call our specialist child accident solicitors today on 01642 252 828 or use our contact form and we will call you back.

Fault and Child Accident Claims

You may be questioning whether you or your child were in some way at fault for their accident. Even if the circumstances of the accident were complicated, a personal injury lawyer can objectively assess whether there is a claim that should be pursued to help your child.

At Macks we don’t judge, we just help, so even if you think your child may have been partially to blame for an accident, we can still help you with a claim.

Child Accident Claim Process

A parent or guardian can make a claim on behalf of a child under the age of 18. If the child reaches 18 before the claim concludes, the child can then instruct us directly.

The law says that when a child’s claim is made, a responsible adult (usually a parent or guardian) must be appointed as a litigation friend. The litigation friend instructs the solicitor and makes decisions on the child’s behalf.

Time Limits for Child Accident Claims

The general rule is that you have 3 years to bring a claim for personal injury. However, with children, the rules say the 3-year limit does not start until the child reaches 18. A claim can therefore be made until the child reaches the age of 21, although the child will need a litigation friend if proceedings are brought before the child reaches 18.

It is best not to wait until a child is able to bring their own claim at 18 as it is preferable to bring a claim as soon as you are aware of your right to do so on behalf of your child. This ensures that evidence is obtained promptly which is important as memories fade with time.

Child Accident Claims

Our experienced child accident solicitors have worked on a vast range of child accident claims, including:

  • Animal attacks at petting zoos, farms and parks
  • Criminal injuries such as assaults or child sexual abuse
  • Dog bites occurring in public places and private homes
  • Falls from a height such as climbing frames and balconies
  • Faulty and dangerous products including defective toys, bouncy castles and child safety items
  • Holidays accidents such as balcony falls, carbon monoxide poisoning and food poisoning
  • Horse riding accidents
  • Nurseries, schools and college incidents from sports and playground accidents to slips and trips on wet floors
  • Road traffic accidents as passengers, pedestrians or cyclists
  • Public liability accidents that occur in places such as swimming pools, leisure centres, parks and shops
  • Sporting injuries

Whatever the nature or seriousness of the incident and injury, our experienced child accident solicitors will assess the claim and advise on the best way to proceed.

It is also possible to make a claim if your child has sadly passed away. Talk to us if you need help in making a claim.

Compensation for Child Accidents

Our child accident solicitors will examine your child’s case in detail and obtain the best possible evidence in support of the claim.

In appropriate cases, we will ask for interim payments so you get financial help to assist with medical care, rehabilitation needs and home aids or adaptations required. Interim payments can also help to ease the financial strain of an accident where a parent is unable to work because of their child’s care needs.

Our team will make sure your case receives the care and attention to detail needed to help your child receive compensation to help them recover from, or live with, their injuries.

How Macks Can Help

We will thoroughly explore your circumstances and determine the best course of action that is tailored to your specific needs.

We will also discuss the funding arrangement that best suits your situation and provide you with efficient, practical advice.

Contact Us Today

For more information about making a child accident claim, you can call us on 01642 252 828; alternatively, complete our online contact form and one of our child accident solicitors will be in touch.

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Frank, could I just take a moment to thank you for everything you and Jayne have done. Throughout the whole experience, I was guided by yourself and on occasions, it became quite complicated with my situation however I must express how professional you are and how well you navigated and negotiated the final outcome. Also, Jayne was always a pleasure to speak with and again professional and communicative at every stage.  Without a doubt the best Solicitors practice I have ever dealt with the results Macks Solicitors get, speak for themselves.

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I got a chemical burn at work when the tray washer machine malfunctioned at work. I had to go to hospital for treatment once the burn was covered I had to keep going back to hospital 4 more times to get the burn treated I contacted Macks solicitors. They took my case and I got compensation for the burn I received at work. I am very pleased with my compensation Macks solicitors were excellent they dealt with my case quickly and efficiently I am very pleased with their work

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Keith Mann
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Cheryl Reilly
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After a stolen car crashed into me on NYE, I came to Macks to see what was available for me, and my case was dealt with James and Demi who have been amazing throughout. Kept me informed at every step and made everything completely stress free for me! Would definitely recommend getting in touch if your involved and injured in an accident your not at fault for.

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Middlesbrough

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I used Mack’s solicitors for a personal injury claim, Rebecca Montague and her staff were excellent in every way. I found the whole procedure stress free and was kept informed at every stage and had regular discussions along the way with an eventual positive outcome. Thank you Rebecca !

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Carol Smith
Middlesbrough

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Diane Clemetson
Middlesbrough

I can’t thank the PI team enough for making it so easy for me.

Highly recommended Macks Solicitors (James & Demi) kept me up to date, answered any questions and gave me the best advice throughout I can’t thank them enough for making it so easy for me. My phone was useless with calls (signal issues) so they emailed, sent letters and left me voicemails to keep me updated, claim was processed so quick they were brilliant.

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Middlesbrough

Accident at Work Claim ? i would recommend anyone use Macks

Had a accident at work and from start to finish Macks have been very helpful the staff are always their to help very professional I would recommend anyone to use them.

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Andrew Greaves
Middlesbrough

A positive outcome in a complex case

Rebecca Montague Dealt with my claim and right from our first conversation she made me feel confident that she would do her best for me. Rebecca was genuinely interested to find out how I actually felt about each stage of the case and I was involved from start to finish. If Rebecca was off any query I had would be dealt with by her colleague or secretary. I have had an extremely positive relationship with this firm and was lucky in that I had a positive outcome in a complex case but this is not the reason I rate this firm a 5. I can only speak from experience and so Rebecca and her team get a 5 because it was always about me and they didn’t give up when things got difficult. Thank you I would have no hesitation in using your firm again.

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Mrs Brown
Middlesbrough

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Mr Kemp

More than impressed

I was more than impressed by the standard of professionalism from the first meeting with James Pritchard and the staff. We are all living in difficult times and I am delighted to say that I was fully supported at every stage of my claim. James always kept me fully informed of all developments and I am delighted to recommend them for first class service, attention to detail and communication from start to finish.

I will always use Macks Solicitors and would take the opportunity to thank all staff for the friendly advice and smooth communication from the very start.

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Mr Coleman

Would Highly recommend

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