Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is the statutory body responsible for compensating victims of crimes of violence.

Claimants must satisfy certain requirements, including:

• Reporting the incident to the police timeously.
• Co-operating with the police in bringing the accused to justice
• Good conduct before, during, and after the incident complained of.

A victim’s criminal record is also be taken into account and may reduce or exclude an award.

The time limit for making a claim is two years from the date of the incident, except in the case of a child, where the two year runs from their 16th birthday. The time limit may also be relaxed in cases of childhood physical or sexual abuse.

Compensation is based on a tariff system, which delineates a monetary value to each injury. Compensation is not payable at all unless the injury attracts a minimum tariff of £1,000.

Loss of earnings because of absence from work is only recoverable after 28 weeks absence.

Costs

Where the CICA makes an award, it does not include legal costs, which must be met from the award.

At Cameron Macaulay, we have over 35 years of experience in dealing with these claims. Please contact us today on 0141 204 7844, at mail@cameronmacaulay.law or complete our online form.