CICA Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims
Criminal injuries compensation claim solicitors for Knife Crime, Stabbing, Gun Crime, Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) Crime, Actual Bodily Harm (ABH) Crime, Sexual Abuse Victims, Sexual Harassment Victims, Child Abuse Victims, Rape Victims, Sex Trafficking Victims, Sexual Assault Victims, & Murder Victims Families. You can speak to our CICA criminal injuries compensation solicitors for any advice with no-obligation.
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What is physical assault and different types of assault?
An assault is when someone physically attacks you, or threatens to attack you. Assault might include things like being pushed, shoved, punched or kicked, and can even involve weapons. For example, if someone hits you with a bottle or threatens to stab you with a knife.
There are several different types of assault, which may depend on how someone hurt you, or how badly you were injured. The main types of assault are:
Even if the attack doesn’t result in physical injuries, it can still be regarded as an assault. Incidents can happen anywhere – at home, at school, in the street. Whether you are physically hurt or not, being assaulted can have a big effect on you emotionally.
How do you know if you are eligible to make a criminal injuries compensation claim with CICA?
In order to apply for compensation from the CICA following an assault incident, you need to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:
- You must have reported the assault to the police and have a crime reference number;
- The police must be able to investigate thoroughly with your full cooperation;
- You must submit your claim to the CICA within 2 years from the date of incident*.
*It may be possible to claim after the deadline where the victim suffers from mental health problems or has an exceptional reason for any delay in submitting the claim.
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How much can the CICA award for physical injuries claim?
Our cica claim calculator in the main menu will help you with estimating the potential compensation that may be paid in respect to your claim. However, be aware that figures do vary considerably depending upon the nature (severity) of the injury, period of suffering and whether any mental harm has been caused. Some common example award payouts are listed below relevant to the criminal injuries compensation claim:
Criminal Injuries Compensation Basic Eligibility Requirements:
You need to meet some basic requirements before you can claim compensation from CICA
If you are considering making a compensation claim for your injuries, it’s always best to consult with a solicitor or the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) to check your eligibility to make a claim. You can call us or request a free callback for a free initial consultation. We take all CICA cases on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means you don’t need to pay us anything if we won’t able to secure any compensation.
What is physical assault and different types of assault?
An assault is when someone physically attacks you, or threatens to attack you. Assault might include things like being pushed, shoved, punched or kicked, and can even involve weapons. For example, if someone hits you with a bottle or threatens to stab you with a knife.
There are several different types of assault, which may depend on how someone hurt you, or how badly you were injured. The main types of assault are:
How do you know if you are eligible to make a compensation claim with CICA?
In order to apply for compensation from the CICA following an assault incident, you need to minimum meet the following eligibility criteria:
- You must have reported the assault to the police and have a crime reference number;
- The police must be able to investigate thoroughly with your full cooperation;
- You must submit your claim to the CICA within 2 years from the date of incident*.
*It may be possible to claim after the deadline where the victim suffers from mental health problems or has an exceptional reason for any delay in submitting the claim.
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How We Can Help With CICA Claim?
It’s important to note that while a solicitor is not required to make a claim for compensation through the CICA, many victims find it helpful to have legal representation to ensure that their rights are protected and that they receive the maximum amount of compensation available.
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If you, a friend or a family member has suffered physical or psychological injuries as a result of a violent crime, it may be possible to apply to the CICA for compensation.
“The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), is a government organisation which provides compensation for victims of violent crime in England, Wales, and Scotland. We represent victims of violent crime to get compensation from CICA.”