An accident involving a child is often more emotionally damaging for the child, and parents, even if the circumstances that caused the accident and the type of injuries are equally comparative with an adult. A child usually finds it more difficult to communicate the effect an injury has had on them. Parents will inevitably worry about the impact the injuries, both physical and psychological, might have on their child's future. This can cause great distress for everyone in the family and anyone connected to that child. The law, correctly recognising the differences between adult and child, provides additional safeguards and practical differences when pursuing a claim for personal injuries on behalf of a child. Read More >>