As solicitors who act for members of the public on disputes, we also represent on a regular basis victims of crime on a Contingency fee basis. Basically this means that your lawyers fees are paid by deducting a percentage of any damages awarded. As is highlighted in our injury profile, anyone who is a victim [...]
Read moreIn this mornings radio 4 today programme, a person who was in the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai 2 years ago today, complained that no compensation was allowed to him by the British government as a victim of crime abroad. As you know from our explanatory note under the page victims of crime, anyone who [...]
Read moreIntroduction The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme hit the headlines once more after the government published a consultation paper (Rebuilding Lives: Supporting Victims of Crime) with proposals to reform the scheme. Under the current scheme, victims of crime are awarded a sum of money to compensate them for their injuries. The Criminal Injuries Compensation scheme last [...]
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