ASSAULT COMPENSATION CLAIMS

Compensation for Violent Assault

Our specialist personal injury solicitors help victims to bring risk free assault compensation claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). We take cases on a no win no pay basis and there are no upfront costs to pay. If your assault compensation claim is not successful for any reason you pay nothing.

Assault Compensation Claim Advice

You will receive high quality legal representation from an expert solicitor who will vigorously pursue your claim. If you would like to learn more about an assault compensation claim, contact us today for free advice. All you have to do is complete the contact form or you can call us on our helpline. Your initial consultation is free even if you decide not to go forward with your claim.

Statistics for Violent Offences

At least 2% of the population have been a victim of a violent offence which resulted in serious personal injury. More than two million violent offences are committed each year with half a million relating to domestic violence and in nearly one million of these assaults the victim knew their attacker.

Assault Compensation Claim Eligibility & Requirements

Victims of violent crimes can seek compensation for their injuries through the CICA. In order to bring an assault compensation claim, the following requirements must be met :-

• You must submit your claim, in writing, to the CICA within two years of the violent incident. It is not necessary for the perpetrator to be identified or convicted in order to receive compensation. The CICA has the authority to extend this time period in rare circumstances.
• The incident must have been promptly reported to the police or other appropriate authority and the victim must give full co-operation with any prosecution.
• Your injuries must have lasted for a minimum of six weeks must have required a minimum of two visits to a physician.

Assault Compensation Tariff Scheme

A tariff scheme in bands ranging from £1,000 to £250,000 is used to calculate the victim's injury payment. The CICA may compensate the victim for other losses up to a maximum amount of £250,000. Possible areas of compensation include medical expenses and lost wages. The precise amount of compensation a victim is awarded depends on a number of factors. For example, the CICA will consider the victim's behaviour before, during and after the violent incident. It will also consider the victim's criminal record of "unspent" convictions.

CICA Reviews & Appeals

A claimant who is unhappy with the amount of compensation they have been awarded has a right to have the award reviewed by the CICA. If the victim is still dissatisfied after the review, they have a right to have the matter reconsidered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel.