This calculator has been designed to provide prospective applicants with a rough guide to the likely criminal injuries compensation that they may be entitled to under the CICA scheme which was revised in February 2019.
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These calculations are an approximate guide to the amount you might expect to receive - the final assessment of your award is made by the CICA and may well differ. It is strongly recommended that you seek formal legal advice on your claim.
Please note for multiple physical injuries only the severest three will be included in the compensation calculation and the lesser two of those attract a reduced tariff.
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Examples of CICA payouts for crime victims
Victims of violent crimes in the UK have a government-backed avenue for seeking compensation: the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). Understanding the potential compensation is vital for victims considering a claim. This article delves into various examples of CICA payouts, offering insight into what claimants can expect.
Examples of CICA payouts
Here is a comprehensive list of CICA payout examples, categorizing them by injury type, and corresponding compensation amount.
| Injury type | Compensation amount |
|---|---|
| Special expenses and loss of earnings | £0 - £250,000 |
| Sexual abuse with mental injury | £22,000 - £44,000 |
| Sexual abuse without mental injury | £6,600 - £22,000 |
| Serious sexual assault | £11,000 |
| Minor sexual assault | £1,000 - £3,300 |
| Major paralysis | £110,000 |
| Loss of sight in one eye | £22,000 |
| Severe head burns | £16,500 |
| Dislocation of the lens in both eyes | £13,500 |
| Detached retina | £3,500 - £13,500 |
| Facial scarring - Significant | £2,400 |
| Facial scarring - Serious | £11,000 |
| Fractured or dislocated hip | £2,400 - £11,000 |
| Removal of spleen | £11,000 |
| Severe burns | £11,000 |
| Minor brain damage | £6,200 - £22,000 |
| Disabling mental injury | £1,000 - £27,000 |
| Loss of smell or taste | £3,500 - £16,500 |
| Dislocated shoulder, with continuing symptoms | £3,500 |
| Fractured jaw bone | £1,500 - £6,200 |
| Broken arm, with continuing symptoms | £3,500 |
| Fractured clavicle, with continuing symptoms | £2,400 |
| Moderate damage to legs | £2,400 |
| Moderate burns - Torso | £2,400 |
| Serious intermittent physical assaults | £2,000 |
| Sprained wrists | £1,800 |
| Minor head injury | £1,500 |
| Loss of front tooth | £1,500 |
| Broken big toe with substantial recovery | £1,000 |
This table covers a range of injuries and their respective compensation amounts as outlined by the CICA. Please note that these figures are based on the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme and are subject to change based on policy updates or individual case assessments.
