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When a child suffers serious permanent injury from medical mistakes or a negligent accident, the impact on the child and their family is devastating.

What are children compensation claims?

Compensation claims for children with cerebral palsy, severe neurological injury, acquired brain damage, and other disabling injuries, such as blindness, spinal injury or amputation, require skilled handling by specialist solicitors to ensure that the child receives their full entitlement to compensation.

Whether the injury was caused at birth, in early childhood or teens, our experienced medical negligence and personal injury lawyers have the expertise to achieve the highest  compensation settlements for our clients.

Each claim is tailored to meet our client’s individual needs.

No win, no fee child injury claims

We offer initial advice to new clients free of charge. Each claim is tailored to meet our client’s individual needs.

We use interim payments to ease financial hardship and meet our client’s immediate needs. This allows us to support our client families as they begin rebuilding their lives. Our clients benefit from early, large interim payments to pay for therapies, specialist equipment, rehabilitation, suitable accommodation, special education and care.

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  • No upfront costs & no win, no fee
  • Expert rehabilitation help
  • Free & no obligation initial advice
Making a claim

Meet your specialist team

Our specialist Children's claims team are considered leaders in the field and have a significant amount of expertise.
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Susan Brown

Partner

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Ruth Meyer

Partner

Kim Milan

Kim Milan

Senior Partner

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Laxmi Patel

Partner

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Claire Roantree

Partner

Janata Ali

Janata Ali

SEN Specialist

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Kim Milan
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Janata Ali

Why choose Boyes Turner?

Our clients receive the highest standards of advice and representation and are always treated with compassion, outstanding care and understanding of the physical, emotional, psychological and financial impact that life-changing injury can have upon their lives.

  • We are nationally acclaimed children’s solicitors. We are recognised as leading experts by Chambers Directory and Legal 500.
  • Our award-winning solicitors are accredited for our expertise and secure maximum compensation settlements for our clients which make the best provision for their current and future needs.
  • We have an extensive and highly experienced teams with proven skills to succeed in high value, complex claims involving severe disability caused by medical mistakes or accidental injury.

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Children's claims frequently asked questions

Why should I make a claim?

A claim can secure funding for rehabilitation as well as help families prepare for the future.

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When should I seek advice on making a compensation claim for an injured child?

We advise parents or guardians of an injured child to contact us as soon as possible after the events which caused the injury.

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Why use Boyes Turner?

We understand the stress, worry, emotional heartbreak and daily struggle faced by parents of a severely injured child. We know how difficult life becomes for families dealing with the financial impact of a child’s disability and the courage it takes to reach out for help.

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How can compensation help my disabled child?

Compensation claims can help support disabled children with key transitions or new life stages:

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Who looks after the child’s compensation?

The court requires compensation for a vulnerable young adult if over 18, to be protected by a Court of Protection appointed deputy. Boyes Turner’s medical negligence and injury lawyers work closely with our Court of Protection team, so that deputyship is set up as soon as an interim payment or compensation payment is agreed.

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Can I get help with my child’s special educational needs and choice of school?

Every child has the right to an education which meets their needs. Many parents are unaware that they have a say in the choice of school. Sadly, whilst the law gives rights to children with special educational needs, in practice local authorities may be unwilling to provide adequate support and funding. This is where we can help.

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How can you help us to challenge a local authority on my child’s education?

Our special educational needs (SEN) lawyers will provide you with as much support as is needed. Some parents find that with a little expert guidance they can handle the process themselves.

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When should I seek help from an SEN lawyer?

Many of our clients have already recovered compensation or are in the process of making a claim following the accident or medical negligence which caused their child’s disability.

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I need to arrange a deputyship for my child, can you help?

We act as a professional deputy for many of our child, teenage and young adult clients. We get to know our clients and their families well, and provide friendly, practical support. It’s good to know that professional does not have to mean impersonal.

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How can your Court of Protection team help me?

If your child needs help with their financial affairs, our specialists will:

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Our most recent cases

We have a vast range of experience, here are some of our cases:

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Common claims for compensation

Some of the most common claims arise from accidents or medical mistakes, such as: 

  • Birth injury – cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, birth trauma from maternity care mistakes;

  • Neonatal injury – brain injury to newborn babies from errors in treating jaundice/kernicterus, infection, hypoglycaemia or VKDB;

  • Childhood accidents – child pedestrians, cyclists or passengers in road accidents, school or leisure injury;

  • Childhood injury - from negligent medical care causing sepsis, meningitis, brain injury, blindness, TB;

  • Teenage accidents or medical injury; 

  • Student injuries – brain injury, meningitis, sepsis.

What compensation can my child claim for their injury?

What is a litigation friend? Why does my child need a litigation friend?

How are children’s compensation claims funded?

What are the time limits for compensation claims for children?

Who decides to settle the claim for the child?

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Awards & accreditations

Our medical negligence and personal injury teams have been nationally recognised for over 20 years because of their expertise, empathy and commitment to securing maximum compensation for our clients.

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What our clients say

"Guiding us through EHCP and transition"

James Pantling-Skeet helped us prepare my daughter's EHCP to gain a good placement for the future. He was patient, extremely knowledgeable, had brilliant contacts, helped withe emotional upheaval and organised meetings with all parties to keep everything on track. We had the best outcome we could have had due to his professionalism. He was very caring too.


He and his team worked tirelessly and answered our queries promptly. I would highly recommend their service.

Boyes Turner Client

"True experts and lovely to work with"

We had the pleasure of working with Lydia Dunford at Boyes Turner who guided us through a tribunal with our LA to get our son's EHCP accurately reflecting his challenges (and subsequently the support/setting he needs). Having spent years getting nowhere, Lydia's counsel resulted in a successful outcome, and our son now has a place at the best possible school for him. Lydia is a true SEN expert - she is supportive and explains things clearly and concisely in what can often be an emotional journey for us parents! We highly recommend her and Boyes Turner.

Clare Turner

"Everything you would want in Solicitor!"

For over a year (maybe even two, time flies!) we have been working with James trying to negotiate a tricky situation with the local authority in relation to the care needs of our child who has complex needs. James and Daisy (paralegal) have been incredible throughout, and we are eternally grateful to them for helping us achieve the outcome we were looking for. Thorough, responsive and ready to roll with every punch that was thrown our way. We would not have the current outcome without them. Their professionalism is unmatched but also their empathy and kindness has been a breath of fresh air and made the process that bit easier.


I would highly recommend James and Daisy, the dream team! Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts.

Fabienne

"SEN Tribunal"

Laxmi's exceptional understanding in SEN law combined with her professional, honest and empathic approach gave us the assurance that we had a solicitor who was and would continually do her best on our behalf. We would highly recommend any one seeking a SEN solicitor to use Laxmi.

David Bernstein

"EHCP and specialist school provision"

James and Daisy couldn't have been more helpful with supporting us to receive an appropriate school placement in our daughter's EHCP. We were talked through all options, possible outcomes and the costs of each to make a fully informed decision. Having such strong expert support with a great deal of experience made a huge difference to our approach and we would recommend them to other parents in a similar situation.

Mr & Mrs Frost
Rated Excellent 4.8/5