There is a Government body known as the CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority) which runs a scheme enabling victims of crimes of violence to claim compensation.
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme applies to all applications received by CICA on, or after, 1 April 2001.
The scheme allows financial awards to be made:
- to recognise the injuries, physical and mental, caused by a crime of violence
- in certain circumstances, to compensate for past or future lost earnings or special expenses caused by such a crime
- for bereavement as a result of a crime of violence, including, in some cases, compensation for the lost earnings of the person who has been killed
The scheme deals with injuries suffered in Great Britain - that is, England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland has its own scheme.
In 1996 the system was changed with the introduction of a tariff of injuries. The tariff is a list of fixed compensation payments for each injury. The 1996 scheme was changed in 2001, but the new scheme continues to use a tariff of injuries.
If you been the victim of a violent crime please contact Emma Richards as detailed below and she will discuss with you at no expense the merits of your claim.
Alternatively complete our online claim form and she will call you back to discuss your claim.
T: +44 (0) 161 833 0578
