Children have until their 21st birthday to make a claim. However, it is always better to make the claim as soon as possible to avoid any difficulty in finding witnesses to the accident and collecting reliable evidence.

If you are over 18 (and didn't cause the accident) and close to the child, you can make a claim on their behalf.
You would act as a Litigation Friend and we will speak to you on the child's behalf.

Settlements are approved by the Court and any compensation is then invested by the court at a preferential rate of interest.
The money will be paid to the child when they reach the age of 18 years.