The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) was established to manage the criminal injuries compensation scheme in Britain. The CICA are responsible for the administering of payments of compensation to those who have suffered injuries as a result of a crime of violence in England.
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) was established to manage the criminal injuries compensation scheme in Britain. The CICA is responsible for administering compensation payments to those who have suffered injury as a result of a crime of violence in England.
The CICA can award anything from £1,000 to £500,000 for a criminal injury. In addition to compensation, the CICA can also compensate for medical expenses and where appropriate, loss of earnings as a result of the injury.
The statutory CICA scheme can pay compensation even if the offender is not identified, caught or convicted of the crime that caused personal injury. The scheme does however, require the crime of violence to be reported to the police.
The Rogers & Norton team have experience in advising on personal injury claims arising from crimes of violence and ensure expert representation on your behalf. We are prepared to accept instructions on a conditional fee basis. This allows every claimant the opportunity to pursue a claim, in the knowledge that, unless successful, they will not be required to pay our fees for representation.
Examples of crimes giving rise to claims against the CICA can include:
- Assaults
- Injuries caused by deliberate use of a motor vehicle
- Murder
- Manslaughter
The CICA compensates on a tariff scheme. Injuries that can be compensated include:
- Cuts and Bruises
- Broken Limbs
- Brain and Head Injuries
- Psychiatric Damage
Rogers & Norton would be delighted to advise on your criminal injuries claim without obligation. If you wish to review the scheme in advance of speaking to us, the CICA scheme can be viewed at www.cica.gov.uk.