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Compensation Claims – Child Traffic Accidents

Parents do everything within their power to keep their children safe including taking steps to prevent their children being injured in a traffic accident. Each year, thousands of children are seriously injured including hundreds of fatalities in traffic accidents in the United Kingdom. Often these accidents take place on quiet residential streets that seemed to pose no danger.

Win or Lose No Charge

If your child has suffered personal injury in a traffic accident you need compensation claim advice from a specialist solicitor who is a member of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts. Our qualified solicitors work on a no win no fee basis and will give you a realistic assessment of liability and an accurate estimate of your injured child's potential damages award with no charge and no obligation. You do not have to finance your injured child's traffic accident claim, compensation is paid in full with no deductions and win or lose there is no charge.

Child Injured by Parents in a Car Accident

If an injured child was hurt in a traffic accident caused by the negligence of a parent we can still claim compensation even if that parent was not insured. The close relationship is of no consequence in the law of negligence and insurers must pay child traffic accident compensation even though one of the child’s parents was responsible for causing the accident

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Talking to Your Child About Traffic Accidents

Part of keeping your child safe from traffic accidents is talking to them about the potential dangers associated with roads and motor vehicles. For instance, teach them how to cross the street safely. Do not allow smaller children to cross the street without an adult present. You should also explain to them that they should never dart out in front of a moving vehicle or step out into traffic for any reason. Always lead by example and take proper precautions when you are walking near traffic.

Bicycle Safety

To prevent child traffic accidents, your child must be taught bicycle safety. Children riding on bicycles on or near a road with any traffic whatsoever could potentially be struck by a motor vehicle. In fact, according to The Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, a child riding a bike is 50 times more likely to be injured in a traffic accident than a child riding in a car. Equip your child with proper safety gear, such as a helmet and knee pads. Outfit their bikes with reflective lights so they can be seen more easily. Explain to your child that bike riders have to follow the same rules as people who are driving cars. Take note of roads with particularly high levels of traffic or higher speed limits and do not allow your child to ride their bike on or near those roads.

Child Traffic Accident Safety Tips

Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to completely eliminate traffic accidents. We can, however, remain vigilant and use our common sense to keep our children safe. Here are a few tips for protecting your child from traffic accidents :-

• fence your front garden to prevent small children wandering out into the street
• dress your child in bright clothing when they are playing outside
• do not allow your child to play in the street
• do not allow your child to play outside after dark
• instruct your child to always use pavements and never walk in the road

The Responsibilities of Drivers

Preventing child traffic accidents is everyone's responsibility, not just parents. Drivers must remain alert and follow traffic laws. Other safety precautions include approaching pedestrian crossings and intersections with care. You should also slow your speed when driving through areas where children are likely to be present, such as residential neighborhoods, parks, schools and playgrounds.