Criminal injuries compensation (CICA) claims

Are social services involved in your family? Are you worried that your child might be removed from your care?

We are specialist lawyers who can help with a wide range of cases.

We understand that when there is a court case involving your children it is frightening and stressful. We know that the thought of having your child removed from your care will be devastating for you.

We will help you during the process and support you in either the ‘pre-proceedings’ process or in court proceedings.

We give clear and helpful advice and ensure you understand the process and what is expected of you. If your child is not living with you, we will focus on you having the best possible arrangement to see your child and on how you can work towards getting your child back.

We can help you from the very first time a social worker speaks with you.

Our lawyers have many years of experience in speaking up for clients who have social services involvement in their family and will be there to speak up for you.

Our Services

Our Criminal injuries compensation knowledge

We have over 40 years experience of injury claims. Whether the injury has been big or small we have helped literally thousands of innocent victims receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries and financial losses. As members of The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) we have the expertise to look after your case. We will coordinate with the CICA to get the best possible outcome for you.

Our injury lawyers are part of Penmans Solicitors LLP, a respected Warwickshire firm that has been helping people since 1926. We are not a claims management company and we do not have a call centre. Each case is unique and you will receive specific advice on your claim from an experienced and qualified lawyer from start to finish.

Why choose us to act as your Representative?

You will have the reassurance of knowing that your claim is being handled by an experienced lawyer and their team.
With our knowledge and experience of the scheme we can help you achieve the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries.
We can take the burden of dealing with the claim off your hands. We will work with the CICA and ensure they are actively dealing with your case. The CICA deal with a large volume of applications and it is important that your case is closely monitored.
The CICA have strict criteria. We are familiar with the eligibility for the scheme and will be able to advise you whether your personal and incident circumstances meet the necessary criteria.
The CICA may not be the only source of compensation. There may be alternative ways to claim for your injuries. We will advise you of your options and recommend the best course of action.
We can act on a No Win No Fee basis.

FAQ

What will I need to do?

Initially we will need to speak with you to obtain the necessary information to complete your application to the CICA. From time to time the CICA may send requests for further information which we will help you to complete. We will need you to keep us updated on any change of address or contact details.

How long does it take?

We estimate your case will take approximately 6-18 months to resolve. The time scale will depend upon 1. The severity of your injuries and sometimes your recovery period 2. The evidence available 3. Whether you are eligible for and wish to pursue claims for financial losses including loss of earnings. We will keep you regularly informed of the progress of your case.

"When you say 'No Win, No Fee', does that mean that I'll have to pay your fees out of my damages when I win?"

The CICA is a government funded scheme which does not include payment of our costs (except in cases involving injuries to children). We can act on a No Win No Fee Agreement. We guarantee that if the CICA do not make an award, you will not need to pay. If you receive an award, we will not deduct more than 25% of your compensation and often it will be less.