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If you’ve been injured by a criminal act, it may be possible to claim compensation. If you’re seeking a criminal injuries helpline that can help because you do have a valid claim and wish to make it, then you’ve come to the right place. Our site is dedicated to providing you with useful and impartial information on criminal injuries compensation claims.
And if you do wish to take action for the wrongs that have happened, we can help.
Simply call us on the number at the top of this page to speak to with us. We can offer free advice on your case and can begin the process of seeking compensation.
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In the next section of this page, we’ll explain more about the main aspects to consider when claiming for criminal damage compensation in the UK. This includes a summary of the different types of assaults and abuse that can occur to create criminal injuries. Further on, we will also explain more about making a claim to the CICA, what the organisation is exactly and how this process works. How long it usually takes to make a claim for criminal injuries is also covered on this page. We’ll also address whether using a criminal injury compensation calculator is possible if you have grounds to make a claim or you’re seeking examples of CICA payouts.
What Types Of Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims Do We Help With?
With significant experience helping people recover criminal injuries compensation, we can help with a range of case types.
- Sexual Abuse And Assaults, Including Historic Abuse
- Assaults And Batteries
- Cases Involving Grievous Bodily Harm
- Rape
Don’t worry if you can’t see your case listed here; we can still help. Simply call us today to tell us more about what happened.
What Is The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)?
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (or CICA for short), is a government-funded body established to compensate innocent victims of crime.
It’s the CICA that usually provides compensation in successful claims for criminal injuries. In some circumstances, it may be possible to start a claim for criminal injuries against the party responsible for them. However, this may only be possible at all if the perpetrator has been identified and they have the funds to pay you the compensation you’re entitled to. It is therefore a lot more likely for criminal injury compensation claims to be submitted to the CICA. This organisation can potentially provide compensation for valid claims, even if nobody has been prosecuted, charged or even identified for the crime.
In order to claim compensation from the CICA, it is necessary to follow their own process to achieve this. If you have strong grounds to claim and get in touch with us, our advisors can discuss the process of making a claim to the CICA with you.
Who Can Claim Criminal Injuries Compensation?
Anyone who’s been injured by a violent crime, or injured in the process of trying to prevent one, you could be eligible to claim criminal injuries compensation.
The crime must have happened within the last two years (though there are exceptions in cases of historic abuse and rape), and you must have reported the crime to the police. A Crime Reference Number (CRN) is a necessary part of the claim.
There are also some restrictions surrounding people who have a criminal record.
To check your eligibility to claim please get in touch.
What Evidence Can You Use In A Criminal Injury Claim?
There are several different types of evidence that you may be able to gather to help support a potential criminal injury claim. What evidence may be available will depend on the circumstances of the incident that caused the criminal injuries you’ve suffered. If you choose to hire a solicitor to support your claim, then they can assist with the process of gathering evidence. Examples may include:
- CCTV footage of the criminal attack
- Statements from any witnesses that saw the attack
- Photographs of the injuries you sustained
- A medical report from an independent medical expert
How Long Do Criminal Injuries Take To Pay Out?
The CICA states in its aims that it tries to respond to all applications within around 12 to 18 months.
However, the success of any claim for criminal damage compensation in the UK depends on its complexity. If injuries are significant and still healing, it may not be possible to place an accurate valuation on the claim, thereby preventing it from being settled early.
What Are The Payouts For Criminal Injury Claims?
Criminal compensation payouts that may be offered if you have grounds to claim for criminal injuries can vary a lot from case to case. There are numerous factors that influence the criminal compensation amounts that may be offered. They include what types of injuries are being claimed for, how severe they are deemed to be, how these injuries were inflicted and the prognosis for them.
To better understand how much they may receive in compensation for victim support, a compensation calculator for criminal injuries may be sought after by claimants to help get an estimate. Here at Criminal Injury Compensation Helpline, we have guides that talk about different kinds of criminal compensation calculators. This includes guides on using a compensation for assault calculator and a sexual abuse compensation calculator.
For those seeking a calculator for CICA claims, you can view a tariff of injuries set out within the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. This tariff system sets out how compensation payouts provided by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority are calculated. You can learn more about how the tariffs are paid out to claimants in the next section.
If you would like to speak to an advisor about calculating compensation for assault with a calculator or other methods, please get in touch with our team today using our live chat or online contact form.
Criminal Compensation Amounts
As mentioned in the previous section, criminal compensation amounts are based on the CICA’s tariff of injuries. You can claim for three injuries from the main tariff. However, whilst you’ll receive 100% of the tariff amount for the highest valued injury, you’ll receive 30% and 15% for the second and third valued injuries, respectively.
You might consider using a CICA claim calculator to work out the value of your claim. However, if you would prefer not to use a criminal injuries compensation calculator, we have taken figures from the tariff of injuries in the table below. We would also recommend getting in touch with our solicitors for a personalised estimate.
| Criminal Injuries | Compensation Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Consensual Penile Penetration | £44,000 | There may be mental injuries as well as serious internal problems. |
| Sexual Assault | £27,000 | The assault will have caused a permanent disabling mental injury. |
| Permanent Mental Injury | £19,000 | A psychological injury. |
| Eye Injury | £22,000 | One eye loses sight. |
| Minor Brain Damage | £16,500 | The brain injury lasts between 6 months to two years. |
| Back Injury | £11,000 | Surgical removal of the intervertebral discs may be required. |
| Knee Injury | £6,200 | Significant disability is caused by both knees dislocating. |
| Shoulder Injury | £3,500 | One shoulder is dislocated causing ongoing disability. |
| Ankle Injury | £2,400 | A substantial recovery is made despite the ankle being fractured or dislocated. |
| Finger Injury | £1,800 | The index finger may be fractured or dislocated. |
For free legal advice you can trust, speak to our advisors. They may also be able to connect you with a criminal injury solicitor from our panel.
Learn More About Making A Claim Through The CICA
For more advice on claiming compensation for criminal injuries or on calculators that may help with such claims, you can read other guides on our website. We cover a wide range of topics, from historic abuse to assault. You can find some links below, or you can also check out our blog page.
- Head here to learn more about claiming criminal injuries compensation
- We have a guide on claiming compensation for assault here
- Or see our sexual abuse compensation calculator here
- You can also find tips on claiming criminal injuries compensation here
Would you like to speak to an advisor about claiming criminal injuries compensation? Our contact number is a helpline for criminal injuries claims that allows you to speak to our team about this type of legal action or if you want to ask about related matters, such as using a CICA compensation calculator. You can alternatively contact our advisors online at anytime using our claim form or our 24/7 live chat service.
