MCN LAW

Your tricky legal questions answered

Q ‘Kids aren't profitable’ I had an accident in October. I was out with my just-turned 17-year-old son riding pillion when a car pulled across our path without indicating. I managed to avoid a collision but I did lose control and we both bumped across the road sustaining some injuries. My son's shoulder was dislocated and he had bruising to his ribs. I have been provided with a solicitor but they won't act for my son as they say they cannot due to the limited costs available. Why is this? Ryan, Swansea, email A Acting for children with fairly modest injuries has become unprofitable in most cases because of the very low legal costs available. Additionally, the courts require an infant settlement approval hearing to approve the compensation, which further…

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