CRIMINAL INJURY COMPENSATION AUTHORITY SOLICITOR

Posted by Manowar Hossain Pranto on May 10th, 2018

Our solicitors deal with Criminal Injury Compensation Authority claims on a risk free no win no fee basis. Our clients never pay any charges unless the claim is settled successfully. We operate the no win no fee scheme otherwise known as a conditional fee agreement. No legal charge is payable unless the legal case is won and the client obtains an award of compensation. In the event that the legal claim is lost there is no charge made to the client.

Victims of Violent Crime

The Criminal Injury Compensation Authority Solicitor is responsible for administering a fund which pays compensation to the victims of violent crime for mental trauma, physical injuries and financial losses stemming from those injuries. The degree of the trauma and the injury sustained will be used to determine the settlement value on a tariff band basis. Any injury sustained that makes it necessary to visit a doctor at least twice and carries a minimum recovery period of at least 6 weeks will qualify for an award.

CICB Parameters

If the incident is not reported to the police immediately then it may not qualify for an award. A claim can be made up to two years following the incident. The CICB will take into account, among other things, the victim's behaviour preceding, during and following the incident. Also any prior convictions for violent offences which are unspent will be taken into account. Even if the assailant is not convicted of any violent crime, an award may still be made. In cases of family violence, compensation will only be awarded providing the guilty party does not benefit from such compensation.

County Court Compensation Claims

Although the county court provides a means to sue an attacker for damages, it is never guaranteed that the damages awarded will be paid to the victim. By going through the CICB you can be sure that any payment will be paid early and securely.

What Do We Do?

    Provide free legal advice to review your claim.

    Use expert personal injury solicitors to handle your claim.

    Implement the "no win, no fee" claim system.

    Give you advice on what claim amount to expect.

    Claim lost salary under certain conditions.

    Always strive for the maximum settlement for you.

    Update and advise you with regard to reviews and appeals.

What Should You Do?

    Ask us to review your case - we can guide you through the Criminal Injury Compensation Authority claim process as we assess your suitability to claim.

    Call us now on our helpline - Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Alternatively fill out the Contact Form on this site or e-mail us.

Why should you use us?

    We provide the highest quality service.

    No win, no fee - you have nothing to lose!

    We won't charge any fees up front.

    We guarantee our claims are 100% risk-free.

    All our solicitors are highly experienced at handling these claims.

CICA Scotland & Northern Ireland

There are separate CICA schemes for residents of England, Scotland and Wales which is administered from offices situated in London and Glasgow and for residents of Northern Ireland which is administered from offices situated in Belfast. Regardless of your location, if you would like free advice, without further obligation, from a specialist personal injury solicitor about Criminal Injury Compensation Authority Solicitor just call the helpline or send in a completed contact form.

If you decide to use our services, we provide clear and unambiguous advice on how to proceed with your claim and unbiased information on the chances of your claim succeeding as well as the estimated value your claim. We operate the no win no fee scheme otherwise known as a conditional fee agreement. No legal charge is payable unless the legal case is won and the client obtains an award of compensation. In the event that the legal claim is lost there is no charge made to the client.

Residents of Scotland

Criminal Injury Compensation Scotland

Tay House

300 Bath Street

G2 4LN

Scotland

CICA Appeals Panel Scotland

130 St Vincent Street

Glasgow

G2 5HF

Scotland

Residents of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) 2002 : Northern Ireland has its own tariff scheme to compensate victims of violent crime which was introduced in 2002. The scheme operates by assigning each type of injury a set tariff value. The Agency must clearly state reasons for denial or reduction of awards. The new scheme provides enhanced allowances for the psychological effects of bereavement. Claimants with criminal records are not absolutely precluded from receiving compensation, although there may be reduction or denial of an award. Victims of sexual abuse during their childhood, prior to May 1, 2002, may now also file claims.

Northern Ireland CIC Agency

Royston House

34 Upper Queen Street Belfast

BT1 6FD

Victim Support Scotland & Northern Ireland

UK Victim Support is a charity organisation run by volunteers. Their objective is to provide help to victims and witnesses of crime throughout the UK. Victim Support is not affiliated in any way to the police or to the justice system.

Victim Support Scotland

Scottish National Office

15/23 Hardwell Close

Edinburgh

EH8 9RX

Scotland

Telephone: 0131 668 4486

Fax: 0131 662 5400

Victim Support Northern Ireland

Regional Office

Annsgate House

70/74 Ann Street

Belfast

Northern Ireland

BT1 4EH

tel: 028 9024 4039

fax: 028 9031 3838

Northern Ireland Victim Support Regional offices

Ballymena (028) 2563 0784

Derry/Londonderry (028) 7137 0086

Omagh (028) 8224 0012

Lisburn (028) 9267 5642

Lurgan (028) 3834 7340

Newry (028) 3025 1321

Belfast (North and West) (028) 9024 3133

Belfast (South and East) (028) 9032 8152