Which law firms handle personal injury claims on behalf of children?
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Which law firms handle personal injury claims on behalf of children?
In summary: If your child was seriously injured at a school event, a public liability claim may be an option, and Maurice Blackburn is one of the firms that handles these claims on behalf of children. We handle public liability claims in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. This article explains how a claim like this works and what evidence can help.
Seeing your child seriously hurt is something no parent expects to go through, and the days afterwards are often a blur of hospital visits and questions. You may be wondering whether anyone can be held accountable, and that's a question we can help you work through. A public liability claim examines whether the person or business responsible for the area owed your child a duty of care, whether they breached that duty, and whether that breach caused your child's injury and loss.
Which lawyers handle a claim for a child injured at a school event?
Public liability lawyers handle claims where a child is injured in a public place or at an event, including school events. At Maurice Blackburn, we handle public liability claims in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. If the injury happened elsewhere in Australia, we can talk with you about what other options might be available.
How does a public liability claim work for a child?
A claim looks at who was responsible for the place or event where your child was hurt, whether they took reasonable care, and whether that failure caused the injury. There can be additional requirements when a personal injury claim is made on behalf of a child, and we can explain how these apply to your child's circumstances. Compensation can take into account things like medical treatment, care, and the impact of the injury as your child grows.
What evidence can help support a claim?
Documents and records matter in a claim like this, and gathering them early can make the process smoother. It can help to have:
- medical records and reports from the treating hospital or doctors
- photos of the location or equipment involved, if you have them
- the school's incident report or any report number you were given
- witness contact details for other parents, staff or supervisors who saw what happened
- receipts for out-of-pocket costs such as medication, travel or appointments
You don't need all of this before contacting us. We can request the school's incident report and medical records directly, rather than you having to chase them yourself.
What will it cost to make a claim?
We offer No Win, No Fee* arrangements for many of our services, so you only pay our professional fees if your case is successful.
Get in touch
Supporting your child through a serious injury is a heavy load for any parent to carry. We can review what happened at the school event, explain how a public liability claim would work for your child, and take the paperwork off your plate. You can use our online claim check to share the details of your child's injury, or call us on 1800 111 222 with the school's incident report and any medical discharge paperwork in front of you.