Children’s fractures may be different from fractures suffered by adults due to the nature of bones in childhood. Since children’s fractures are different from other fracture cases, if an accident occurs due to the negligence of another party, it is important to be aware of your legal options should you wish to claim compensation
Children’s fractures differ from adult fractures in many ways and involve injuries such as greenstick and growth plate fractures. Children’s bones are more pliable than those found in adults and this can mean different forms of treatment are required when a fracture occurs.
Claiming compensation for children's fractures
Like all fractures, children’s fractures can be extremely painful and require a period of treatment. In addition to the physical suffering caused by the injury, children’s fractures can place mental stress upon parents or guardians as they care for children during their recovery.
Children are often involved in accidents which are the fault of another party. Slips, trips and falls in public as well as road accidents are good examples of accidents which may result in fractures and, in which compensation claims may be possible.
Personal injuries: fracture compensation
Contact Legal Advice Helpline at 0800 612 3042 for information on compensation for children’s fractures and we will provide you with access to expert solicitors who have experience dealing in personal injury claims involving children and who may be able to represent you on a no win no fee basis.