When a child is injured in a road accident, the impact goes beyond physical harm. We help parents claim compensation on behalf of their child with dedicated legal support.
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What Is a Child Road Accident Claim?
A child road accident claim is the legal process of seeking compensation if a child has been injured in a road traffic accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Children are among the most vulnerable road users in the UK — as pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers — and even a low-speed collision can cause serious or lasting harm.
Child road accidents are often caused by:
• Drivers failing to notice children crossing the road
• Speeding or reckless driving near schools or residential areas
• Distracted driving (e.g. mobile phone use)
• Poor road conditions or unsafe crossings
• Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs
If your child has been injured in the last 3 years (or before their 21st birthday), LITKRAFT can help you claim compensation and secure the support your family needs.
Who Can Claim After a Child Road Accident?
Children cannot make a legal claim on their own. Instead, a parent, guardian, or responsible adult (known as a “litigation friend”) can start the claim on their behalf.
You may be able to claim compensation if your child was:
• A pedestrian hit by a car, lorry, or motorcycle
• A cyclist injured in a road traffic accident
• A passenger in a car, taxi, or bus involved in a collision
• A victim of a hit-and-run or uninsured driver (via the Motor Insurers’ Bureau)
Compensation can also cover the cost of specialist care, rehabilitation, and long-term support to aid recovery.
Why Choose LITKRAFT Child Road Accident Claims Team?
We understand how devastating it is when a child is injured in a road accident. Our role is to guide you through the legal process while ensuring your family receives practical and emotional support.
• We speak your language
• 14 years’ experience – 21,000+ cases, £51M+ won
• 93% of clients come via recommendations
• 24/7 new accident helpline
• Free home or hospital visits anywhere in the UK
• Work with top UK personal injury solicitors
• We are a regulated claims management company
• Fast, confidential, stress-free claims process
Common Child Road Accident Scenarios We Handle
• Children hit by cars while crossing the road
• Accidents near schools, playgrounds, or residential streets
• Cyclists and scooter riders injured by careless drivers
• Passengers in vehicles involved in collisions
• Hit-and-run incidents or accidents with uninsured drivers
How Much Compensation Could You Get?
The amount of compensation in a child road accident claim depends on several factors, including:
• The severity and type of injuries sustained
• The child’s recovery time and any lasting effects
• The impact on their education, daily life, and independence
• The cost of medical treatment, rehabilitation, and care
• Loss of earnings if a parent has had to stop working to provide care
Courts and solicitors will use medical evidence, financial records, and the official Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to value the claim, ensuring that compensation reflects both the immediate and long-term impact on the child’s life.
Our No Win No Fee Child Road Accident Claims Process
• Free Consultation – We listen to your case and explain your options
• Evidence Gathering – Accident reports, witness statements, medical records
• Medical Assessment – Independent doctor’s report on the child’s injuries
• Negotiation – We pursue the maximum settlement possible
• Settlement or Court – If necessary, we are ready to take your case to court
No Win, No Fee – If your claim is unsuccessful and you’ve been honest and cooperative, you won’t pay your solicitor’s fee.
Time Limits for UK Child Road Accident Claims
• For children – claims can be started any time before their 21st birthday
• For parents/guardians – claims can be started immediately after the accident
• Fatal accidents – within 3 years from the date of death or discovery of cause
Contact Us for Your FREE Claim Assessment
Call 0208 635 5555, request a callback, or complete our simple online form.
We’ll confirm within minutes if you may have a case.
Home or Hospital Visits – We’ll come to you anywhere in the UK at no extra cost. Whether at home, hospital, or a rehabilitation centre, we’ll collect statements, gather evidence, and guide you through the claim so you can focus on supporting your child.
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Over 93% of our clients come to us through personal recommendation. With more than £51 million recovered and 15+ years of experience, our results speak for themselves — but we’d rather let our clients speak for us.
I am very impressed with the service provided. Thanks to LITKRAFT assistant I was able to prove my innocence. Third party was denying the damages suffered, but we never gave up, resulting in a settlement of compensation that I was really happy with.
If you had an accident – immediately call LITKRAFT. They are true professionals and it really shows, as they can tell you straight away if you have a case. When I had another accident I emailed all details to them and they called me back within 20 min.
Great company, fantastic staff who are just a phone call away to help. They were very patient in explaining every document received from solicitors or doctors. When we first started the claims process, the other party tried to deny liability, but LITKRAFT solicitor fought my case in court and won it. I was delighted with the process and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from LITKRAFT.
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