Following an assault, it may be possible to make a claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), but it can be complicated experience to make a claim without legal representation (particularly where you suffered serious injuries). It really can help to have the experts on your side – experts who are familiar with the process, and can offer you advice in plain English at every step of the way.
We'll thoroughly investigate your claim, which may involve getting you to attend a medical examination to assess the extent of your injuries and obtain evidence of how they were inflicted. If your injuries are serious, we'll be able to advise on how much compensation you should expect, and we'll work hard to secure the maximum amount for you.
Even if your claim isn't initially successful or you receive less compensation than you are due, we'll keep fighting if we think you have a case – we have a track record of success in appealing decisions by the CICA.
Our personal injury team is one of the largest in the UK, with dedicated criminal injury and assault solicitors who have dedicated their careers to helping innocent victims of crime seek justice. Our previous successes include:
- A compensation settlement for a man who experienced assault and false imprisonment at the hands of the police while collecting his son from a police station
- A successful appeal for a man whose application to the CICA had been rejected on two occasions, resulting in a full award of compensation
- £10,000 in compensation for a nurse who was assaulted by a patient while at work, which resulted in soft-tissue injuries, depression and anxiety
- A seven-figure settlement to provide lifetime care for a young woman who was assaulted as a baby, leaving her with significant disabilities.
Just as in these cases, a key part of our work on all criminal injury claims is helping you to access the rehabilitation that you need, and from the beginning of your case we'll help you to identify any care or support needs you have now and will have in the future, whether that's physical therapy, mobility aids, or counselling.
If you have any questions about making an assault claim, call us today on 0800 056 4110 for a free consultation with one of our solicitors. Alternatively, you can contact us online and we'll get back to you.
