Child accident

Child accidents and personal injury

On average there are approximately 5,000 child accidents treated by hospitals every day (so not including GP surgeries and home treatments). Child accidents are the biggest cause of death for children over the age of one, over and above illnesses and diseases.

Types of child accident

Falls and scalds are the two most common methods of non-serious child personal injury. Children are more susceptible, particularly toddlers, because their sense of balance and awareness is not fully developed.
Road accidents are the main reason for a more serious personal injury to a child. Over 2,500 children were admitted to hospital with a very serious injury in 2008.

Child accident personal injury and the next steps

If you wish to investigate whether your child may have a personal injury compensation claim after an accident, please call 0800 035 15 65 or visit our > Contact us page to request further information.