Where the claim involves injury to a child or other person under a disability, different procedures will apply since the law endeavours to protect such victims and ensure that they receive the appropriate amount of compensation. In such cases a Court hearing will usually be necessary where the Judge will approve the terms of settlement. This is a straightforward procedure.
The claim will involve an appropriate adult being appointed to act as the Litigation Friend for the victim.Call us now for free legal advice direct from an experienced solicitor if you have any further questions or are unsure about anything.