Pedestrian Accident Involving a Child — £2,100 Compensation Secured (Copy)
WHAT HAPPENED?
Our client was crossing the road with their children when a vehicle that failed to stop struck them and one of the children.
Beyond the physical injuries, incidents like this carry a lasting emotional impact — for parents and children alike. Crossing the road is something families do without thinking, and having that go wrong changes how it feels for a long time afterwards.
HOW WE HELPED
We supported the family through the claims process from start to finish, dealing with the insurer so our client could focus on their children rather than on correspondence.
Where a child is injured alongside a parent, there are additional steps: the child's claim is brought on their behalf, and any settlement for a child is subject to safeguards designed to protect their interests. We explained each stage as it came up rather than leaving the family to work it out.
THE OUTCOME
We secured £2,100 in compensation for the injuries sustained.
COULD YOU MAKE A SIMILAR CLAIM?
Drivers owe pedestrians a duty to take care, and that duty is heightened where children are around. If you or your child have been injured by a driver who failed to stop, drove without due care, or was not paying proper attention, you may have a claim.
Where the driver cannot be traced or turns out to be uninsured, that is not necessarily the end of it — claims can sometimes be made through the Motor Insurers' Bureau instead. Read more about road traffic accident claims
COMMON QUESTIONS
CAN I CLAIM IF MY CHILD WAS HIT BY A CAR?
Yes. A claim is brought on the child's behalf by a parent or guardian acting as their litigation friend. The court reviews any settlement to make sure it is in the child's best interests, and compensation is usually held for them until they turn 18.
WHAT IF THE DRIVER WHO HIT US DROVE OFF OR HAD NO INSURANCE?
You may still be able to claim. Where a driver cannot be traced or has no valid insurance, claims can sometimes be pursued through the Motor Insurers' Bureau, a body set up to compensate people injured by untraced and uninsured drivers. Different time limits and procedures apply, so take advice early.
CAN I CLAIM FOR THE EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF AN ACCIDENT?
Psychological injury can form part of a claim where it is supported by medical evidence. That includes anxiety about roads or traffic after a collision, which is a common and recognised consequence — particularly for children.
HAVE YOU OR YOUR CHILD BEEN INJURED IN A ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT?
If a driver's carelessness has hurt your family, we'll explain your options clearly and honestly. Call 0330 818 1202 for a free, no-obligation consultation.