Overview

Fatal accident claims involving children present unique and sensitive legal challenges. This webinar examines claims brought on behalf of children as well as claims arising from the death of a child, highlighting the procedural, evidential, and dependency issues that practitioners must navigate.

Participants will explore key considerations such as limitation periods, the nature of child dependency, sole claimant scenarios, and the need for court approval in certain circumstances. The session provides practical guidance to manage these claims effectively while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

This webinar is particularly relevant for clinical negligence and serious injury practitioners handling fatal accident cases involving children.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand limitation periods and how they apply to claims involving children.
• Assess the nature of dependency for child claimants, including evidential requirements.
• Handle cases where a child is the sole claimant, including procedural safeguards.
• Manage apportionment and court approval issues, ensuring compliance with judicial oversight.
• Determine when a dependency claim can be brought following the death of a child.

Essential for practitioners managing sensitive fatal accident claims involving children, particularly in clinical negligence and serious injury contexts.