Every year, Child Safety Week serves as a vital reminder of the dangers children face and the importance of preventing avoidable harm. At GLP Solicitors, we not only raise awareness but also stand with families affected by preventable injuries. Our team specialises in providing legal support to victims of criminal injuries, including children, helping them seek justice through the CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority) Scheme.
Why Child Safety Week matters
Led by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), Child Safety Week is an annual campaign dedicated to educating families, carers, and professionals about how to keep children safe. Each year, thousands of young lives are affected by incidents that could have been prevented.
Key child safety facts
- Around 1 million children are taken to A&E every year in the UK due to preventable accidents.
- The majority of serious injuries to under-fives happen at home.
- Criminal acts like assault or abuse are also a cause of trauma that no child should experience.
How GLP Solicitors can help
As trusted solicitors in the UK, GLP Solicitors offer compassionate and professional legal services to families whose children have suffered criminal injuries. Our expert team ensures your child’s case is handled with care, discretion, and urgency.
Support through the CICA Scheme
We help victims and families:
- Understand eligibility under the CICA Scheme
- Prepare and submit compensation claims
- Collect evidence and navigate complex legal processes
- Access further medical or psychological support if needed
Learn more about our Criminal Injury services.
Recognising when legal help is needed
While many accidents are unfortunate, some incidents involve criminal acts or negligence where legal action becomes necessary. If your child has been:
- A victim of physical or sexual abuse
- Injured during domestic violence
- Assaulted or harmed due to neglect in public or private care
…then you may be entitled to claim compensation on their behalf.
Why choose GLP Solicitors?
- Over 50 years’ experience in personal and criminal injury law
- Clear, compassionate legal advice
- No-win, no-fee representation
- Nationwide support across the UK
Practical tips for Child Safety (from CAPT)
We encourage all families to take proactive steps, particularly during Child Safety Week:
- Secure furniture and prevent falls with stair gates
- Store medicines and cleaning products out of reach
- Use child restraints in vehicles and on bikes
- Stay alert online and monitor digital activity
- Talk openly with children about personal safety
Explore more guidance on CAPT’s official website.
We’re here to help
If your child has suffered an injury due to a crime or negligence, GLP Solicitors are here to offer expert legal support. We’re committed to protecting the rights of young victims and securing the compensation they deserve.
Contact us today
- Call us: 0800 111 6370
- Email: enquiries@glplaw.com
- Visit: criminalinjurycompensation.org