Services in: Criminal Injury Compensation Claims Assault Claims Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) FAQ Personal Personal Injury Claims Abuse & Criminal Injury Claims Criminal Injury Compensation Claims If you've suffered a criminal injury, then you'll know just how distressing it can be. Whether you've been injured or experienced psychological trauma as a result of a violent crime, our solicitors could help you claim compensation. Our expert lawyers have helped many clients claim criminal injury compensation after a range of different incidents, often through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme. The CICA is a government body that operates a compensation scheme for the victims of violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales. It was set up to help those who have been physically or mentally injured as the victim of criminal violence. Many people who are meant to be providing support after such a traumatic experience don't look beyond the physical injury caused by an attack or an assault. We understand that the damage caused in these situations goes beyond the physical – often the psychological harm is far longer lasting. One of the key parts of our service is a focus on rehabilitation, and if your injuries are severe enough we will ensure you receive the compensation you need to access any necessary medical or psychological care or support, both now and in the future. We may even be able to help you claim criminal compensation if the perpetrator of the attack was never caught, identified or convicted. Contact us today on 0800 056 4110, or get in touch online, for a free initial consultation with one of our solicitors, and we'll be happy to advise you on your options. No Win No Fee Accredited with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers Experienced criminal injury lawyers Offices across the UK Call us for a free initial consultation 0800 056 4110 Or we can call you back at a time of your choice Request a call back Mon to Fri: 8:00am - 8:00pm Sat to Sun: 9:00am - 5:00pm Contact us today For a free initial consultation Freephone 0800 056 4110 Prefer not to call? Use our form Your name* Your email address* Your phone number* Your enquiry* Enquiry type Criminal Injury Compensation Claims Assault Compensation Claims This data will only be used by Irwin Mitchell for processing your query and for no other purpose. Sarah Brumpton Associate Meet The Team
Criminal Injury Compensation Claims - More Information Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim? Many of our cases are funded with a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk to you when making a compensation claim. If we think you're best supported by a No Win No Fee agreement, we'll explain the process clearly. You'll only have to pay anything if your claim is successful – with our legal costs coming out of your compensation settlement. What's The Claims Process? To make a compensation claim for a criminal injury, the first thing you need to do is get in touch with us for a free consultation. We'll discuss the circumstances of your injury and advise you on whether or not we think you can claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) – find out more about how this works. Claiming through the CICA begins with an online application. After that your claim will follow the same basic steps: Investigation. The CICA investigate your claim and make checks to decide whether you are eligible for compensation. If the CICA decides you are not eligible, we can appeal that and have many years’ experience in successfully overturning eligibility decisions. Compensation. If the compensation amount offered by the CICA is too low, then we can appeal the amount, and we have a proven track record in helping people to recover a more significant settlement. Conclusion. If our original application to the CICA, or an appeal, is successful, then you'll be awarded compensation. If we agreed to handle your claim under a No Win No Fee arrangement, then you won't have to pay anything if your claim were unsuccessful. If you have any questions about the claims process, please contact us today on 0800 056 4110 for your free initial consultation. How Long Do I Have To Make A Claim? You generally have to make a compensation claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) within two years of the date of an injury. There can be exceptions made to these time limits (such as if you were too ill to make a claim), but this is judged strictly on a case-by-case basis by the courts, so it's best to get in touch with us for some advice. Call today on 0800 056 4110 for a free consultation on your case, and we'll be happy to help. How Much Compensation Can I Expect? How much compensation you receive after a criminal assault will depend on a few factors related to your injury, its circumstances, and the support and rehabilitation you need. The amount of compensation you could claim is based on: The injury you have suffered Care you might need now and in the future Loss of earnings now and in the future (limited to Statutory Sick Pay rate) Court of Protection fees (if you lack mental capacity to deal with your financial affairs) For more information, call us on 0800 056 4110 and we'll be happy to discuss your options in a free initial consultation. Meet The Experts Our personal injury team deals with thousands of successful claims each year, and our award-winning lawyers are recognised as leaders in their fields. Meet our team of criminal injury solicitors. They kept us well informed and made us feel part of the process. They made me feel like they knew what they were doing. I had complete confidence in them.” Brian, London
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