Making criminals pay for hurting you

Sometimes the most terrible things can happen to the nicest of people, often when they least expect it. There are some very disrespectful and irresponsible people out there and they are happy to take advantage of others who show kindness or have done nothing to provoke a crime.

A large number of people who are victims of crime suffer injuries at the hands of the criminal. Whether it was a mugging, a burglary or something very severe such as a rape or an attempted murder, if you have been injured, you can claim for compensation.

The government have a special body that deals with individuals who are seeking compensation after being involved in a crime. It is called Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority and you will need to seek the advice of a solicitor in order to put in a claim for your compensation.

Each case is looked at on an individual basis and each outcome and amount of compensation is different. The amount you will receive for your injuries largely depends on how serious the crime was and also how badly injured you have been. You will need to provide medical evidence of your injuries as well as any costs you have incurred because of your accident. Your solicitor will make sure you have all of this evidence when they submit your claim.

Criminal Injuries Compensation

If you have been involved in a crime as an innocent bystander or a victim and as a result of that crime you have suffered injuries both physically or emotional, did you know that you are entitled to compensation for those injuries?

The Criminal Injuries Compensation is run by the government to ensure that people who have been victims of crime do not suffer financially because of their injuries. Many people after being involved in a robbery, a mugging or something a lot more serious are unable to work because of their injuries.

Injuries after such crimes do not have to be physical; they can be emotional as well. Many people do not realise the mental affects being involved in such a crime and it can be very traumatic.

In order to make a successful claim for compensation, you need to hire yourself the services of a solicitor. You will also need to have reported the crime to the police as well as sought medical attention for your injuries. Once a case has been put together by your solicitor, it will be submitted to the Criminal Injuries Compensation for assessment. It can be a long process but you need to persevere with it.

Putting in a claim for criminal injuries

Many people are not aware that they are entitled to compensation if they have been injured as a direct result of a crime. Compensation when it comes to criminal injuries is known as Criminal Injuries Compensation.

When it comes to claiming for compensation for your injuries, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority will deal with your case. The government runs this authority and it ensures that people are compensated for any injuries they sustain because of being involved in a crime.

You will be required to give medical records to show that you have suffered as a result of a crime and you may be asked to undergo a medical. Your solicitor, who specialises in criminal injury compensation, will be able to advise you about the best action to take regarding your injuries.

You should document any visit to the hospital or your doctor, as well as keeping a diary of things that have had to change as a result of the crime. Injuries do not necessarily have to be physical, the compensation also covers emotional injuries too such as not being able to leave the house or depression.

Compensation for a criminal injury

If you have been subject to a horrific crime which has resulted in trauma and injuries, then you may be entitled to compensation. It would be advisable to go and visit a solicitor who specialises in criminal injury claims and find out whether or not you have a claim for compensation.

Compensation when it comes to injuries is called Criminal Injuries Compensation. The Criminal Injuries Compensation is a government body who deals with any cases that are related to criminal acts.

In order to put in an application to the Criminal Injuries Compensation, you will need to visit your GP and have your injuries assessed by your doctor. If you have previously visited the hospital or your doctor, you will need to obtain copies of your medical notes. Keeping a good record of every visit, every injury and every inconvienence as a result of your accident is essential.

Hiring the services of a solicitor will be able to ensure that the process of claiming for compensation runs smoothly. You won’t have to worry about a thing. Your solicitor will do everything on your behalf and ensure you get the compensation you are entitled to.

Girl stabbed 23 times receives less than £19,000 in compensation

Jessica Knight, 16, was stabbed 23 times during a frenzied attack in January last year and was left fighting for her life. After all of this, she only received £18,895 from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

Her assailant, now serving a life sentence, was identified as Kristofer Beddar, 22, who attacked Jessica with a lock knife. A passing cyclist, Gareth Cross, found Jessica with stab wounds in her chest, neck, face and back.

A health care assistant said that a team of five surgeons had to work to stabilize her injuries, which included a collapsed lung, a perforated upper and lower bowel and extensive back and face wounds. One of the wounds damaged a muscle in her eye and caused her to have double vision, a problem she is still suffering with. She will unquestionably need more operations in the future.

Jessica still suffers from her ordeal, making it even more shocking that she received less than £19,000 in compensation. A spokesman for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority stated that if an applicant considers the amount of compensation to be inadequate then they can re-apply.

Jessica’s family and friends believe that the meager sum does not reflect the amount of suffering she endured. Her condition was so bad that police have treated the path where she was lying as a murder scene, yet she still only received £18,895.

Assault Victim? Win the fight for justice

One of the best things about working in Personal Injury Claims Management is knowing that the work that we do on behalf of our accident claim clients is going to go some way towards helping them overcome the hardship caused to them. It is satisfying when we learn that a client has successfully pursued their claim for compensation and been awarded a sum of money to compensate them for their injuries and losses.

Thankfully the majority of accident claims that we deal with are just that, Accidents. Often people, employers or organisations are regrettably negligent and at fault for the injuries and losses sustained by our clients, but rarely are claimants injured and in need of making a compensation claim through purposeful acts of violence. However, occasionally people are injured through malicious acts of aggression. Often in these instances, the injuries that people sustain are more than just physical. The shock, trauma and fright caused to innocent victims of these assaults has a big impact on their lives. Rebuilding their lives and confidence can take much time. They also need the support of friends and family members. Victims of Criminal Assaults know that they must inform the Police and know to seek medical treatment, but many have no idea at all that they can claim compensation for their injuries.

Did you know that you could claim compensation for Criminal Injuries?

The Government fund an organisation called the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) that has been set up to provide financial compensation for the victims of unprovoked Criminal Assaults. The criteria for making a successful claim is that a victim MUST have informed the Police of the assault, must have sought medical treatment and MUST cooperate fully with the Police. Also, individuals with criminal records of their own may well be barred from making a claim.

So, you know that you can claim Criminal Injuries Compensation, but where do you do it?

At Direct 2 Solicitors, we can assist you with a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Claim. We are able to complete the paperwork for you, liaise with the CICA on your behalf and give you the best chance of claiming something back for the pain, distress and injuries that you sustained. You were an innocent victim and we want to make sure you get back to where you should be.

The CICA will pay out compensation for injuries ranging from cuts and bruises, to stabbing, Murders and many more incidents.

Whilst it is satisfying knowing that we have helped an innocent accident claim client gain compensation, it is even more pleasing to hear of a successful claim for one of our Criminal Injuries victims. The monies awarded to them will never rid them of the painful memories, but it does help them to overcome what they went through.

Who you gonna call?

If you are in need of a reliable and approved Claims Management Company to manage your accident compensation claim, look no further. Email us at webenquiries@direct2solicitorsltd.co.uk, call us on 0800 9177456, or get us to call you, using the big blue "Call me back" box at the top right of this page.