Suffering an injury as a child can be a scary experience. The pain threshold of a child is far lower than that of an adult. The whole experience can have a detrimental effect on confidence, happiness and general well being. If your child has had an accident that could have been prevented had sufficient supervision or guidance been properly exercised, they may be able to make a claim for compensation for the injuries they have suffered as a result.
My child has had an accident – What can be done?
Obviously there are circumstances in which an accident is just that, an accident. However some accidents can be prevented. If your child is in the care of someone else, they must show a duty of care towards them to ensure that they are safe, if they have not demonstrated this they may be deemed negligent.
What type of accident can compensation be claimed for?
Innocent Injured have helped hundreds of children receive compensation for injuries they have sustained as a result of accidents. The most common types of accidents and injuries in which compensation can be claimed for include the following
- Accidents at school, playgroups or at crèches
- Faulty equipment in a playground or leisure centre
- Injured as a passenger in a car accident
- Slip or fall on defective pavement in the street or local park
- Burns, Breaks and fractures
Even if your child has been involved in an accident that is not listed above, you still may be able to make a claim on their behalf. Call our dedicated team today and a member of our team will assist you with your enquiry. You can contact us by clicking here.
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I’ve been injured – What can I claim for?
If you or your child has been injured in an accident that was not their fault, Innocent Injured can potentially help you claim compensation for the following:
- Compensation for injuries sustained in the accident
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Any expenses incurred by you as a result of the accident, this may include medication to help treat injuries
Our expertise can save you time and stress
With many years of experience in dealing with children and personal injury compensation claims, we understand the legal issues but more importantly the human issues involved in making a claim for compensation. Law relating to accidents involving children is complex, that’s why we work with fully qualified, specialist personal injury solicitors from across the UK that have many years of experience in dealing with claims of this nature. We believe that is it a clients right as an accident victim to be dealt with by honest and trustworthy professionals that know the law inside out so that your claim for compensation runs as smoothly as possible.
I think I can make a claim – What should I do next?
If you would like to see if you are eligible to make a claim for compensation for injury and losses resulting from an accident at school, call our dedicated team today for free on 0800 810 0840, alternatively you can fill out an online enquiry form by clicking here now.
