December 22 2020
Claims Involving a Child? Infant Approval? Claiming For A Child?
The English law classes children under the age of 18 as minors and any claim brought forward for an individual under the age of 18, must be overseen by a Litigation Friend (Parent/Guardian) on their behalf.
A personal injury claim brought on behalf of a child needs to be judicially reviewed. This process enhances the safeguarding of the child in respect of the law.
With children’s personal injury claims, a court does not find it acceptable for the Litigation Friend to simply accept the settlement sum and then receive the compensation themselves, as you do for an adult compensation claim.
A Court will always want to protect a child’s interests and make sure they are properly looked after.
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