In this guide, we will explore the process of making a broken nose assault compensation claim. If you have been injured due to a crime of violence, you may be unsure whether you meet the eligibility requirements to make a claim. We aim to explain this throughout this guide. 

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) defines the term assault as any act (but not omission) that causes a person to recklessly or intentionally make another person suffer immediate unlawful violence. Kinds of assault could include common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) or assault occasioinng grievous bodily harm (GBH).

Continue reading this guide to discover how much could be awarded in criminal injuries compensation for nose injuries caused by violent crime. Additionally, we have a criminal injury claim calculator that can consider the details of a case to provide a more accurate settlement estimate. 

Alternatively, if you would like to speak to a member of our team for free and confidential legal advice, contact us today. Our advisors are available 24 hours a day, every day. Therefore, you can discuss making a claim at a time convenient for you.

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• Call us on 020 8050 2736
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1. A Guide To Receiving Broken Nose Assault Compensation
2. When Can I Receive Broken Nose Assault Compensation?
3. What Evidence Do I Need In A Criminal Injuries Compensation Claim?
4. Broken Nose Assault Compensation – What Could I Receive?
5. Why Make A No Win No Fee Criminal Injuries Compensation Claim?
6. Learn More About Receiving Compensation For Victims Of Violent Crime

A Guide To Receiving Broken Nose Assault Compensation

There are various avenues through which you can go about making a broken nose assault compensation claim. They are as follows: 

• Firstly, you could claim against a vicariously liable party. For example, if a school hired a teacher without carrying out a DBS check, and the teacher went on to assault a student, the school could be considered liable. This would be the case if they had previous convictions that would have stopped the teacher from being hired. 
• Secondly, you could bring a claim directly against your perpetrator. In order to do this, you must know the person’s identity, and they need to have the available funds to pay you compensation. 
• Finally, if the options above are not suitable for your claim, you could apply for compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). They are in charge of the government-funded Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme to compensate victims of a crime of violence in Scotland, England and Wales. This article will expand on making a claim through the CICA. 

Continue reading to learn how and when a claim can be brought forward. Additionally, if you have any enquiries, contact our team of advisors; if they feel you have a valid claim, they could connect you with one of the solicitors from our panel. 

When Can I Receive Broken Nose Assault Compensation?

To make a claim for broken nose assault compensation through the CICA there are some eligibility requirements you must meet. We have included these below:

• You need to have been injured in a crime of violence. This term includes sexual assault, physical attacks and threats that gives the person firm and reasonable fear of immediate violence; for example, if you have suffered from a broken nose in an incident where you were the victim of a mugging, then you could claim for this. The CICA provides a more extensive definition in their Scheme. 
• You must adhere to the relevant time limits laid out in the Scheme. We will provide more details on this later on in this guide. 
• The incident must have occurred in England, Wales, Scotland or another relevant place.  
• The incident must have been reported to the police. If it was not, you cannot make a claim through the CICA. 

The eligibility criteria for making a claim against your perpetrator directly or a vicariously liable party may differ from the criteria provided by the CICA. Please don’t hesitate to contact our advisors for more information.

Is There A Time Limit When Seeking CICA Compensation?

If you were an adult at the time of the incident of violent crime, and you are applying for criminal injury compensation through the CICA, you might be wondering how long you have to claim criminal injury compensation. Generally, you have two years from the date the incident was reported to the police, which is usually expected to be immediately after it occurs.  If there was a delay in reporting to the police because of extenuating circumstances, then your claim could still be considered. 

There are a few exceptions to these time limits, including: 

• In instances where the person was under 18 at the time of the incident. 
• In situations where exceptional circumstances meant an application could not have been made earlier and the evidence you provide will mean a claims officer will not have to carry out further extensive enquiries. 

To discuss whether you are within the relevant time limits to claim, speak to a member of our advisory team. If they feel your case is valid, they could connect you with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel.    

What Evidence Do I Need In A Criminal Injuries Compensation Claim?

When applying to the CICA to make a claim for broken nose assault compensation, they may ask for evidence. The proof you will be expected to provide to the police could include: 

• A police reference number – This demonstrates that the crime was reported to the police. Using this, the CICA could liaise with the police for further information, such as details of your criminal records and confirmation that you cooperated with law enforcement. 
• Evidence of residency – Showing that you meet the relevant residency requirements. 
• Medical evidence of your injuries – You will be expected to cover the cost of this up to £50. If you’re unable to fund this, then the CICA could help. 
• Evidence of special expenses – This could include invoices, receipts, payslips and bank statements. 

If you would like to learn more about the evidence required to claim through the CICA, speak to a member of our advisory team. Furthermore, the evidence you may be asked to provide for a claim made directly against the perpetrator or against a vicariously liable party may differ. 

Broken Nose Assault Compensation – What Could I Receive?

Upon making a successful criminal injury claim, there are different types of compensation you could receive. Firstly, we will discuss the compensation you may potentially receive for your injuries when claiming through the CICA. 

The table below provides a guide to compensation amounts. We used the tariff of injuries included in the Scheme to create this table. 

Injury	Details	Compensation Amounts
Nose Injury	The person's sense of smell and taste will have been totally lost.	£16,500
Nose Injury	The injury caused the sense of smell or taste to have been totally lost.	£11,000
Nose Injury	The injury will cause a partial loss of smell, taste, or both.	£3,500
Nose Injury	Partial loss of the nose. At least 10% of the nose will have been lost.	£2,400
Eye Injury	The person will have serious, permanent blurred or double vision.	£13,500
Scarring on the Face	Scars on the face causing serious disfigurement.	£11,000
Scarring on the Face	Scars on the face causing significant disfigurement.	£2,400
Minor Head Injury	A permanent minimal brain injury, for example, headaches, balance impairment or concussion.	£6,200
Loss of Teeth	Four or more front teeth are lost.	£3,500
Loss of Teeth	Two or three front teeth are lost.	£2,400

Could I Claim For Special Expenses When Seeking Violent Crime Compensation?

To claim for special expenses through the CICA, you must have been unable to work or your capacity to earn must have been affected for more than 28 weeks. After this period of time, from week 29 you may be eligible to receive compensation for loss of earnings. Before this time, you could have received Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).

In contrary to this, there are certain special expenses that could be paid from the date of the incident. These monetary costs must directly result from your injuries, be deemed necessary and not be available for free elsewhere. They may include:

• The cost of treatment from the NHS.
• Equipment relied on as a physical aid that was damaged or lost in the incident, such as spectacles.
• Adaptations to your home that will help you to cope with disabilities arising from your injuries, such as a stair lift.
• Care expenses relating to your bodily functions, food preparation or the prevention of danger to yourself or others.

Please take a look at our guide to using an assault claim calculator to find out more about the compensation that you could be awarded for your injuries following an assault. Additionally, contact our advisors to find out about the differences in the broken nose assault compensation that could be awarded when claiming through a different avenue.  

Why Make A No Win No Fee Criminal Injuries Compensation Claim?

Using a No Win No Fee solicitor to make a broken nose assault compensation claim, under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), could be beneficial. A No Win No Fee agreement means that you will usually not be asked to make any upfront or ongoing payments for a solicitor’s services. Nor will you generally need to make a payment in the event the claim is unsuccessful.     

In the event the claim is a success, a No Win No Fee solicitor will take a small legally capped percentage of the compensation. This is referred to as a ‘success fee’. 

Contact Us For Free To See If You Can Receive Criminal Injuries Compensation

Please contact us at Criminal Injury Compensation Helpline if you have more enquiries.

You can: 

• Call us on 020 8050 2736
• Claim online via our form 
• Speak to an advisor about your claim using the live chat feature below

Learn More About Receiving Compensation For Victims Of Violent Crime 

Internal links: 

• Top Tips For Claiming Compensation For Assault And Battery 
• Sexual Abuse Compensation Claims
• How To Claim Compensation For Sexual Assault

External links:

• Victim Support – Get support as a victim of crime
• GOV – CICA statistics
• NHS – When to go to A&E

Thank you for reading this guide to claiming broken nose assault compensation.

Writer Jess Ox 

Publisher Fern Shelley