Some of the most tragic cases we deal with involve children. In these cases, it's right and proper for the parents or guardians to pursue injury compensation on the child's behalf acting as their 'Litigation Friend'. The law also prohibits compensation claims by anyone below the age of 18, so you can often help younger friends and family members to claim rightful compensation. Sometimes court approval may be needed in order to claim on behalf of a child. However, it's worth knowing that those injured when they are below the age of 18 have the right to claim injury compensation in their own right for three years from the date of their 18th birthday, which means until the day before their 21st birthday.