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| Injuries sustained by Victims of Crime |
Victims of violent crimes who have suffered injuries can apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for compensation.
To be eligible to make an application under the scheme you must show that:- You have been the victim of crime of violence
- You have suffered personal injury as a result
- The incident occurred in Great Britain
- The incident was reported to the police as soon as possible after it occurred (unless good reason can be shown for not doing so)
The application to the CICA must be made within 2 years of the incident (unless good reason can be shown for not doing so). Your damages may be reduced if you have any previous criminal convictions, even if they are not related to the incident.
The CICA will consider your application form and any supporting evidence. They will then carry out the necessary investigations by contacting the police, hospital and any witnesses. Any ward they make will be based on a tariff-based system and will depend on the seriousness of your injuries.
Your legal costs will not be paid by the CICA and our costs will therefore be recovered from your damages.
What can we do for you?- We can give you a free initial consultation & provide you with jargon free, no hassle or catches legal advice, where we’ll assess the merits of your application
- If we think you have a valid case, we’ll arrange an appointment for us to meet – as solicitors with many years of experience, we believe our clients value face-to-face client contact
- We will assign to you a specialist solicitor who will be your point of contact for your case. You will have their phone number and e-mail address.
- We will investigate your claim and keep you informed at every stage.
- We will submit your application to the CICA
- If your application is unsuccessful or your award reduced, we will appeal the decision of the CICA on your behalf.
- We try to keep things running as efficiently as possible, so you can continue with your life and leave all the hard work to us.
What steps can you take to minimise any dispute and maximise your chance your chances of success?
To help your case, you should take names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses. You should also contact the Police immediately and report the incident.
If you suffer financial losses as a result of your accident you should ensure that you keep all receipts, invoices and other documents that may support your claim.
Most importantly do not delay in calling us, as you must submit your claim within two years following the accident.
Call now to start your claim…
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