If you have been injured as a result of an assault or other crime of violence, a body known as the CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority) can pay you compensation for your injuries.
Find information about when you should use a solicitor and how you can claim compensation direct from the CICA.
See the answers to criminal injury victims’ questions, ask your own question or make a claim.
This blog provides regular updates on the law surrounding criminal injuries with key tips from specialist solicitors.
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Restrictions In Payments To Criminal Injury Victims: Minor Injuries Criminal Record
What is the effect of the government policy over the last few years to restrict payments for minor criminal injuries, including a broken nose, and to refuse payment to victims with a criminal record Recent restrictions in payments to criminal injury victims by the CICA could have a profound effect on victims of crime. The […]
Rape Victim Criminal Injuries Claim UK: Night Out In Manchester Attack
Find out the process to claim criminal injuries compensation for rape and psychological injury following an attack after a night out in Manchester Rape victim criminal injuries claim question I was visiting some friends in Manchester on a night out when I became separated from my friends so I shared a taxi home with a […]
Mental Scar Compensation Claim: Road Accident Work Industrial Injury PTSD
UK personal injury solicitor sets out how to claim compensation for a mental scar following accidents on the roads, at work, in industry or as a result of a crime of violence A mental scar is another name for psychological injury, which can often happen after a traumatic event either an accident or criminal assault. […]
Criminal Assault: Claim For Psychological Injury / Lost Income
When can you claim criminal injuries compensation for psychological injury and lost income Find out in a question and answer session with a victim of an assault. Criminal Assault Victim Question I was attacked by three youths – one of whom has been prosecuted for assault. I have suffered injuries to my face and I […]
Find out how to claim compensation if you have been assaulted in a bar or nightclub in the UK If you are assaulted in a nightclub, bar or on the streets, so long as the police are notified and you have a crime reference number you could be entitled to make a criminal injury compensation […]
Assault Not Reported To Police: Can I Claim Criminal Injuries Compensation?
Can you claim compensation from the criminal injuries compensation authority of you have not reported an assault to the police, but have attended at hospital for treatment Assault victim question I was violently assaulted by a group of youths in London a year ago. I suffered facial injuries, burst blood vessel in eye, bottle/glass cut […]
Assault On Holiday In Rome Italy: Claim Compensation For Injuries In A Bar
UK solicitor sets out how to claim criminal injuries compensation for an assault in a European Union country including Rome in Italy Assault Victim Rome Question I was in a bar in Rome with a couple of my friends. Suddenly a fight broke out and a broken bottle was thrown across the bar which hit […]
Find out how to claim compensation for scarring if you have been glassed in the head and face If you have received injuries, including scarring, from an attack with a glass or other bottle – this is classed in the UK as a serious crime of violence. So long as you report the matter immediately […]
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