C.I.C.A. Claims

Understanding the C.I.C.A.
 

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority is a government-funded scheme which enables victims of crime to receive compensation for their injuries. In some cases other losses can also be claimed.

Whilst you usually receive less compensation under this scheme compared to bringing a Personal Injury claim at Court, the person who injured you is unlikely to be in a position to pay you compensation, as they probably have no money and will not be insured for causing you the injury.

The main benefit of the scheme is that it pays compensation when otherwise you would probably receive nothing. The CICA also deal with claims following sexual abuse.

Our 'No Win, No Fee' Service
 

We will check your application for free and contact you to discuss how to proceed with your claim.

We will advise you on how best to claim the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to. We help you complete the claim form and we correspond with the C.I.C.A. on your behalf. This means we negotiate with the C.I.C.A. to ensure you receive the maximum you are entitled to, and only if you are successful do you pay any legal costs. The amount is usually just 25% of your compensation.

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Your contact details

Your questions   Click on Compensation Calculator to see how much you may be entitled to claim.   Learn more about the type of claim you have by choosing one of the areas of law. Telephone on 0113 268 8898 to speak to a specialist solicitor. Or if you are calling from outside the area, use lo-call 0845 890 2277. We are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.   Email: info@winstonsolicitors.co.uk   We look forward to working with you as a Winning Partnership.

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Making a C.I.C.A. claim 

1. The incident can be for any crime, even a minor assault.

2. The incident must have been reported to the police.

3. The value of the injuries must be over £1,000.

4. The claim must be made within two years of the incident.

5. Road traffic offences are excluded - use the Motor Insurance Bureau Scheme (MIB)

6. Damages for loss of property are excluded.

7. The victim must not have provoked the attacker or caused the crime.

8. The victim should not have any previous convictions or be of a dubious character (percentage deductions of between 10% and 100% are made in respect of these factors).

9. The compensation award will be based on a fixed tariff.

10. A victim of violence in a family will receive compensation so long as the offender will not benefit from any award.

Email: info@winstonsolicitors.co.uk

Telephone 0845 890 2277 to speak to a specialist solicitor.

We look forward to working with you as a Winning Partnership.

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