Criminal Injury Compensation

If you or a relative are the victim of a criminal damage and have been injured as a result of such a crime in the UK, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) may compensate you. These may be a direct assault such as physical or sexual abuse, or indirect ones such as an injury by someone fleeing from a crime. Your claim for compensation can cover pain and suffering, loss of income, and medical or psychological treatment. It is not necessary that the perpetrator of the crime has been convicted of the offence. However, your solicitor will have to prove that the injuries were the result of a crime within the country, as there is no compensation awarded for crimes that occurred outside the UK. Although it is not incumbent upon you to avail the services of a lawyer for a claim with CICA, your case will be investigated thoroughly. A criminal injury solicitor will be able to help in claiming criminal injury compensation if you have been injured as the result of a crime, and that is where Legal Compare can assist you.

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Fees and charging options may differ between solicitors. All fees quoted are subject to terms and conditions and are exclusive of VAT and disbursements. A glossary of charging options is shown below.

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And remember, you will not be committing to a contract until you have agreed final terms with your chosen solicitor.

"Contingency Fee" agreement where you are charged a percentage of your compensation and the fees deducted from your compensation payment.
"Hourly Rate" agreement where you are charged an hourly rate regardless of the success of your claim for compensation.
"Fixed Fee" agreement where you are charged a fixed fee for the work undertaken regardless of the work involved.
"Legal Aid" where your legal fees are paid from public funds, however, you may have to pay a contribution to the fees.