Most childhood accidents are part of normal life – learning from our mistakes is part of the human process of growing, learning and finding our way in the world.
But if a child sustains personal injury or trauma because of the negligence of others, compensation may be payable. Whether their school, nursery, sports club, leisure organisation, or a public body is to blame, or if children are injured in a road traffic accident, on holiday or at the shops, our experienced and approachable team can help.
Why choose us for your personal injury child accident claim?
Our personal injury lawyers are widely recognised as among the UK’s best. We have a successful track record of achieving maximum compensation and best-possible outcomes for clients who have suffered injury as a result of the negligence of others.
We know that dealing with the aftermath of an accident involving children or babies can be especially difficult, so our sensitive and understanding experts will take time to get to know you personally in a safe, non-threatening environment, at your own pace.
Once we fully understand the circumstances of the accident and its impact on all concerned, our team will shoulder the stress of pursuing a compensation claim on your child’s behalf.
How can we help?
Our personal injury lawyers secure large sums of money each year in accident and injury financial compensation – working for you, on behalf of your child or baby, we will strive to achieve as the maximum possible amount of compensation.
If your child has been injured at school or nursery, in a car or cycling accident, on holiday, in a shop or supermarket, in a slip and trip accident, on an organised trip or supervised outing, we may be able to claim compensation on their behalf.
Your child’s welfare is our top priority
In pursuing your compensation claim our aim is always to ensure the best available treatment, rehabilitation and ongoing care is provided for all child accident victims – if necessary we will take your case to court to secure the top-class care your child deserves.
And, as a leading full-service law firm, we have in-house access to wide-ranging legal and financial expertise – our trusts specialists can advise you on setting up a personal injury trust for your child, and our investment department comprises qualified financial advisors whose investment advice will help you safeguard your child’s future.
What is a litigation friend?
A child cannot bring a claim on their own so they require a responsible adult to give and receive instructions on their behalf, acting as a litigation friend. The litigation friend is usually their mother or their father, but can be another family member or a legal professional.
Can I claim as an adult for an accident in my childhood?
Once you have reached adulthood at the age of 18, it is still possible to claim personal injury compensation for an accident that occurred in your childhood as long as you commence your claim before your twenty-first birthday. If you are in any doubt about a potential claim, contact our personal injury team for advice as soon as possible.
If you would like to know more about how to make a child accident personal injury claim, call us on 01243 786668, email our specialists directly, or write to us in confidence at info@georgeide.co.uk.
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Client Testimonials
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for guiding and supporting my friends through to this conclusion over the last 3 years. The early days were incredibly tough for them as you know and your calm reassuring presence has been one of the main reasons they were able to cope, especially back then. You’ll have learnt that R is a very tough and determined character, but I know they’d have struggled without your help.
Living abroad and unable to help them as much as I would have liked, it’s been so reassuring to continually hear how confident they’ve been in your ability to resolve this for them, right from the word go. I know I was very happy in my own mind that they’d got the right person on their side, after I spoke to you on the phone.
So, thank you again for all the time and effort you’ve put into getting them this result… for always being available to speak to them, even when you were supposed to be on holiday, for steering them through the hardest times and the quagmire of the courts. You’ve made such a difference for them and seeing R getting on with life with such a positive attitude that I’m not sure I would have been able to replicate, had it happened to me; is extremely satisfying as well as inspirational.
Rich JPaul hi,
I am extremely happy with the outcome and the break down that you have provided. I would just like to say to you and your team my deepest thanks for the hard work and dedication you have put into my case and I. am extremely happy with results. Kind regards
DamonDear Paul, Please accept this email as confirmation that I have received the cheque and final settlement from the accident. I wanted to thank you very much for all your help and advice throughout the case and want you to know that your efficiency and effort s have been very much appreciated. Kind regards,
MichaelFollowing a traumatic motorcycle accident, I found myself in unfamiliar territory and in the need of a personal injury lawyer. From my first phone call to George Ides, I was in no doubt that they would be best team to handle my case, guiding me not only through the legal but also the rehabilitation process, I was always in good hands. Paul is a consummate professional, incredibly thoughtful and compassionate, but at the same time ensuring that I had the best advice and in a timely manner, a heart felt thank you, Paul.
Kate ButtrissI just wanted to drop you a quick email to thank you for all you have done for us regarding our daughter’s burn. You made the process a lot less scary for her so thank you for that and we are pleased with the outcome. Your professionalism and care for our daughter throughout was very much appreciated by us all.
Beth HuxleyI contacted George Ide LLP by recommendation when my husband was involved in a severe accident as a pedestrian almost 4 years ago. In the very early days Paul Fretwell visited us at home and was an immense support through what turned out to be a very difficult case. Paul immediately knew my husband’s injuries were life-changing and throughout he dealt with it in the most holistic way possible, including instructing the best counsel and experts, to ensure the most positive outcome for us.
Paul takes a practical and pragmatic, but supportive approach. For the duration of our claim he was unfailingly responsive, always communicating legal detail clearly and concisely, which was important given my husband’s cognitive restrictions and fatigue issues. We would absolutely recommend Paul and George Ide LLP to anyone dealing with the legal aftermath of a severe accident.
Ian Oliver and Paul Lewis of George Ide Solicitors, and their appointed barrister, were outstanding in helping us defend an HMO licensing prosecution by a local authority. This was a complex matter which should never have been taken to trial by the local authority. However, thanks to the care, knowledge and tenacity shown by George Ide, the correct judgment was given. Thanks again for guiding us through this stressful experience.
Ian Wiggett, Pace Property, Lettings & Management Ltd.We thought that we needed to write to you to express our deepest thanks for the way that you personally and all of the staff involved with you carried out the whole case from beginning to end.
We hope that you can convey our thanks to them on our behalf. The background people are often overlooked, but we feel that we had the best team available playing for us on all levels.
I must of course take this opportunity to tell you how grateful I have been for all your advice, assistance and counsel during the past difficult months. You have been demonstrably skilful, resolute and responsive in all aspects of dealing with my case. I have always felt in very safe hands and your experience shines through, knowing just how to procure the best outcome. I can’t thank you enough for getting me through this horrid and complicated experience. With very best wishes.
Linda TudorDear Paul. Thank you for you email. I am so pleased that everything has finally come to an acceptable solution. I am grateful for all your attention throughout. I have, at all times, felt supported by yourself and your firm and confident that you were working in my best interests to resolve the claim.
Kind Regards JanetFollowing a very traumatic car accident I found myself in the extremely capable hands of Paul Lewis.
He spent time explaining the legal procedures and helped me through every step of my very stressful personal injury claim. Thank you for all you have done for me, you were fantastic.”
I would like to say a huge thank you to Paul (with the fantastic assistance of Karen and Lizzy especially) for the support and kindness throughout my claim as well as the superb outcome that he obtained for me. I am in no doubt that I would never have achieved the result without the dedication, experience and can do attitude of Paul and the team. Their caring attitude, sensitivity and professionalism shined throughout the entire process. Despite the other side initially denying liability, Paul fought tirelessly on my behalf, to ensure they provided what they should do, thus allowing me to get back to as near a normal life as quickly and safely as possible. Right from the first point of contact (and I first met Paul from my hospital bed), the service was outstanding and second to none, the communication was excellent, and I was never in doubt as to what was happening, and why. I truly believe my subsequent recovery is down to the fact that I was guided so well by Paul and his team, and him obtaining the opinions of the experts he did. The support was amazing, as was the end result, which has ensured I am able to continue to press on with my every day life without worry of what lies ahead, despite the disability I now have. I really cannot recommend Paul and is team enough, I would suggest to anyone that is in need of a personal injury solicitor to give Paul a call, it really would make all the difference.
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