For birth injuries to the mother, you have 3 years to make a claim. In respect of a child, you have 3 years from the child’s 18th birthday, so until they turn 21. This may seem like a lot of time. However, we recommend that you speak to us as soon as you can. There may be many costs involved in looking after a brain-injured child, including therapies, equipment and specialist education. We can help secure interim payments as early as possible in your case. These payments can be extremely helpful in providing financial support for your family, especially if you have to give up work.