does a child need to wait until they are 18 to access a compensation payout?

Question

my daughter is claiming for whiplash caused by a car accident she wants some of the money she will receive now she is 14 will she have to wait until she is 18 to have access to this money

Answer 1

you are already dealing with a solicitor specialised in this


Don't they know?

Answer 2

It depends on how it's set up. But if the recipient of the funds is a minor, it's almost always put into trust for them and they can't access it until they are a particular age.