Have you been physically or psychologically injured by a violent crime in the last two years?
Criminal injuries compensation law is a specialist area. The necessary gathering of evidence and the manner of presentation of the claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority is all important. Equally, it is imperative to have an in depth knowledge of the workings of the scheme and the way in which the CICA will process and deal with the application.
Many innocent adults and children have their lives drastically affected or seriously disrupted as the victims of crimes of violence. Criminal Injuries Compensation has been available through a state scheme to the victims of violent crime since 1964.
Although the Criminal Injuries scheme has undergone a number of changes over the years substantial sums can be awarded in respect of the injuries suffered. These can be physical or psychological injuries or a combination of both. Additional sums can also be awarded in cases of loss of earnings, or where there are other special expenses such as medical bills or the cost of being looked after. Compensation up to £500,000 can be achieved.
Althought you can claim directly yourself, many thousands of claims are refused by the CICA each year due to the inadequate preparation by the applicant. An expert understanding is needed to ensure that the claim is processed promptly and efficiently and that challenges are made where and when appropriate.
We take care to spend time in explaining all aspects of the compensation recovery procedures in plain English. We try to ensure that clients are advised fully and carefully of the prospects for success in their particular claim, the nature of the compensation that they might receive, the steps required to do so and the likely timetable.
Call or e-mail us today criminalinjuries@pablasolicitors.co.uk for a no cost, no obligation discussion.
