Around 5,000 children are killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads every year (AA). One third of all cycling casualties, and a quarter of cycling fatalities, are children.

In 2006 the Government announced a new cycling proficiency test for children, to be trialled by 3,000 kids before national roll out.

Also in 2006 a new law came into force requiring children under the age of 12, and being less than 4 foot 5 inches tall, to use correct child restraints whilst travelling in a vehicle. The Government estimated this would prevent 2,000 deaths and injuries a year.

The law recognises that children can be expected to be less careful than adults, and claims involving children are often successful even where it may appear that the child was at fault. The claim will be brought on the child's behalf by a parent or guardian.

If your child has been involved in a road accident:

• Take down the details of the other party at the scene of the road accident, including name, address, telephone and insurance details and vehicle registration number.


• Report the accident to the police immediately. If for any reason this is not possible report the accident in person to a police station as soon as you can (and get a reference number)


• Take details of any other party and any witnesses.


• Contact us as soon as possible for free initial advice.

To find out if you are entitled to make a claim, or if you would like to find out more about personal injury claims, call our dedicated team of claims representatives on 0800 118 5855 or fill out our online web claims form and one of our representatives will quickly get back to you.