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Criminal Injuries Compensation Assault Claims by RAM Legal Services
If you've been injured either physically or mentally as a result of an assault you may be entitled to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Scheme. You are eligible to make a claim if you reported the incident to the police within 48 hours or as soon as was reasonably possible. You must also have been seen to assist the police in their investigations by making statements where necessary and providing evidence where necessary. You will not be able to make a claim if you refused to make a statement or to press charges. Sexual assault claims If you have been the victim of a single sexual assault you may be entitled to compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme . We understand that this can be a sensitive subject and we will deal with your claim discreetly. You may also choose between a male or female representative to deal with your claim. You can still claim for sexual assault if there are no physical injuries. What if the offender was not caught? As long as you assisted the police in their investigations you can still claim if the offender was not caught. How is my award calculated? Your award will be based on medical notes about your injury. The award its self will be calculated using a guideline system that is based on a strict tariff of injuries that have been set by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. What if my claim is rejected? If the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority decide that you are not eligible for an award we will look at appealing their decision. Where relevant we will form an appeal paper to challenge the CICA's decision using our wealth of experience in winning these cases. If the CICA still decide not to award you compensation for your injuries we can take your case to a tribunal and form further appeals and arguments in your favour. Our Service We are a team of independent specialists who act as legal representatives for people wishing to make a claim for criminal injuries. Our dedicated team of Criminal Injury Compensation experts will pursue your criminal injury compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), which is a government body created to compensate innocent victims of crime. We will deal with your criminal injury claim on a 'No Win No Fee*' basis. We only get paid once you receive your compensation. We take a standard fee of 30% of your award for acting as your representative in a criminal injury matter . There are no hidden charges or VAT that are added to this amount. For example if you are awarded £1000 you will receive £700 after our fee has been deducted from your award. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to use a legal representative?
You do not have to use a legal representative and you can apply to CICA direct. By doing this you will be responsible for the conduct of your own application including any reviews or tribunal hearings should your application be rejected.
Can I do this myself?
You can make the application yourself, without legal representation. If you wish to represent yourself in making a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority you can do so by calling them on 0300 003 3601 or by visiting their website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/criminal-injuries-compensation-authority
How do RAM get paid for dealing with my case
We will deal with your criminal injury claim on a 'No Win No Fee' basis. We only get paid once you receive your compensation. We take a standard fee of 30% of your award for acting as your representative in a criminal injury matter . There are no hidden charges or VAT that are added to this amount. For example if you are awarded £1000 you will receive £700 after our fee has been deducted from your award.
What if my claim is rejected?
If the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority decide that you are not eligible for an award we will look at appealing their decision. Where relevant we will form an appeal paper to challenge the CICA's decision. If the CICA still decide not to award you compensation for your injuries we can take your case to a tribunal and where relevant form further arguments to present to the Tribunal Panel.
How long does it take ?
The length of time it takes to settle a criminal injury case depends on the complexity of the incident in question and the availability of the evidence. Part of each claim involves obtaining; GP Records, Police Reports, Court Records and CRB checks, all of which takes time. Therefore the average settlement time of a criminal injury case is around 12 months however some cases settle much quicker than this where as some take longer.
what if the offender is not convicted?
As long as you assisted the police in their investigations you may still be eligible for compensation if the offender was not convicted.
can I claim if I have a criminal record ?
Under the new Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 you are not eligible for an award if you have any unspent convictions. The CICA will perform a Criminal Records Bureau check on each applicant before making an offer of compensation.