"Children can't be expected to act like adults on the road. Scottish courts protect them — and so does our claim process."
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Child pedestrian accidents in Scotland are treated with the highest priority by both Police Scotland and the courts. Children under 12 are generally not held to the same standard of road awareness as adults, and contributory negligence is rarely applied.
Scotland operates under Scots law (separate from English law) and does NOT apply the 2021 whiplash tariff. Every claim is individually assessed by a Scottish solicitor and processed through the Sheriff Court system, meaning compensation is typically 2–5x higher than for an identical injury in England.
Claims for under-18s must be brought by a parent or guardian as legal representative. Court approval is required for any settlement of a child's claim under Scots law.
Liability is the central question in any Scottish claim. Here are the most common scenarios for child hit by car cases:
Drivers owe heightened duty near schools, residential roads, and ice-cream vans.
Where a school crossing patrol was missing or signage inadequate.
Scottish claims are individually assessed — there is NO whiplash tariff cap. These ranges reflect actual settlements and Sheriff Court awards.
| Injury type | Compensation range |
|---|---|
| Pedestrian / cyclist whiplash + soft tissue | £5,000 – £15,000 |
| Broken collarbone or wrist | £8,000 – £25,000 |
| Head injury (helmet impact) | £12,000 – £80,000 |
| Multiple fractures | £25,000 – £90,000 |
| Permanent disability | £100,000 – £400,000+ |
| Fatal claim (family) | £15,000 – £150,000+ |
The strongest claims start with the cleanest evidence. Gather these as soon as possible:
Yes — long life expectancy means higher future loss claims. Catastrophic child injury claims regularly exceed £500,000 to several million pounds.
A parent or guardian as legal representative. Court approval is needed for the settlement.
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