Crime Victim Compensation Claim
Criminal injury is an all too common occurrence in the UK. If you have suffered a personal injury and you were not to blame then you could be entailed to compensation. Following an assault you need to seek immediate medical attention, you then need to inform the police.
When you have informed the police and dealt with any medical requirement you may then want to seek legal advice and get information on your chance of claiming compensation. If you call Claims Management UK we will make sure you get claim specific advice from people that both know and care.
Once we have worked through the details of your claim and assessed your chances of success we will then deal with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) who award compensation based on your specific circumstances.
Based on information from the CICA you could be entitled to compensation if:
· You have suffered injuries series enough to be awarded at least £1,000
· You were suffered an injury during a deliberate act of violence
· You have started the claims process within two years of the incident that caused your injury.
The CICA provides legal assistance so you don’t necessarily have to use a solicitor. However, our large panel of no win no fee solicitors have been winning criminal injury cases for many years and have experience in negotiating damages, challenging decisions and assisting you with helpful and comprehensive advice that can make all the difference when making a claim.
Although we cannot guarantee the damages awarded for your personal injury we can give estimates of compensation thanks to a ‘tariff’ system which was set up by the CICA in 2001. Any crime victim compensation claim would need to be assessed using medical notes, any evidence available along with police and witness statements.
The CICA tariff defines the maximum levels of compensation in recognition of victims’ personal injuries
There are many levels of compensation for personal injuries ranging from £1,000 to £250,000. You may also be awarded other damages for things like: loss of earnings, medical expenses and any other financial losses.