This guide will focus on claiming criminal injury compensation for Manchester incidents. In particular, we will look at the eligibility requirements, time limits, and compensation amounts that are relevant to making a claim through the Criminal Injury Compensation Authority (CICA).
Criminal injury compensation – Manchester claims guide
We will discuss criminal injuries that could occur and then describe the factors that may affect whether you can claim through the CICA. For example, it could be that you were owed a duty of care by a third party, in which case your claim could be directed against them instead.
Read on to learn more about how the victims of crime who are looking to claim could benefit from a No Win No Fee agreement. You can also use the following contact details to reach one of our advisers, who can listen to your specific circumstances and offer free advice about how you may be able to proceed with a claim. Reach us by:
- Calling 0800 073 8805 to discuss matters with an adviser
- Making a claim using our online form
- Using the live chat feature below to get in touch with our team
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- Criminal Injury Compensation – Can Manchester Victims Claim Compensation?
- When Are You Eligible To Make A Criminal Injuries Compensation Claim?
- What Criminal Injury Compensation For Manchester Incidents Could You Receive?
- What Evidence Could Help You Receive Criminal Injuries Compensation?
- Contact Our Advisors To See If You Can Receive Violent Crime Compensation On A No Win No Fee Basis
- Learn More About Criminal Injury Compensation For Manchester Victims
Criminal Injury Compensation – Can Manchester Victims Claim Compensation?
If you sustained a physical or mental injury during a violent crime in Manchester, you may be able to claim compensation for the suffering you experienced. A violent crime could include:
- Common assault
- Sexual abuse or sexual assault
- Domestic abuse
- Assault and battery
Violent criminal acts can cause a number of different kinds of injury; they can range from minor to severe and include both physical and psychological harm. Victims could be entitled to claim criminal injury compensation for Manchester incidents.
If you have specific questions about information not covered in the next sections, you can contact our advisers using the provided details. If our team feels your claim is valid, they may be able to put you in touch with a solicitor to help begin the claiming process.
When Are You Eligible To Make A Criminal Injuries Compensation Claim?
There are three routes by which you may be able to claim criminal injuries compensation. These include:
- If you know the person’s identity and they have the financial assets, you can direct your claim against them as an individual.
- If a third party owed you a duty of care that they then breached, you could claim against them as a vicariously liable party.
- If no other route of claiming compensation is available to you, you may instead be able to direct your claim through the CICA. For example, if you sustained a broken jaw during a mugging then you may not know who the assailant is, or if they are identified but don’t have the funds to compensate you.
The CICA is an executive agency that provides a means for innocent victims of crime to receive compensation for their injuries, in situations where they might not otherwise have any means to do so. However, in order to claim using this method, your circumstances must meet certain criteria. For example:
- The crime must have taken place in England, Scotland, Wales, or another relevant place as defined by the CICA.
- The CICA has a specific definition of what constitutes a crime of violence. Your circumstances must meet this definition.
- You must have reported the incident to the police as soon as possible.
Our advisers can tell you more about the CICA’s eligibility requirements. In particular, they may be able to offer guidance about extenuating circumstances that affected when you were able to report the incident. Reach out to us if you’d like to know more about claiming criminal injury compensation for Manchester incidents.
What Criminal Injury Compensation For Manchester Incidents Could You Receive?
The CICA compensation for the victims of violent crime is paid out in line with a set of tariffs found in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. The table below contains examples of criminal injuries compensation amounts.
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Using a compensation calculator can give you a good idea of the amount of money you could receive from the CICA as compensation for your injuries. Read on to find out more about how you may be able to claim for special expenses lost as a result of the injury you sustained.
Can Special Expenses Make Up Part Of My Compensation From The CICA?
The CICA also provides a way of claiming for the lost earnings and special expenses you may have experienced because of your injury. For instance, you may be able to claim lost earnings if you had a very limited capacity to perform paid work or were completely unable to do so for at least 28 full weeks.
Additionally, you may be able to recoup certain financial losses, called special expenses, if you have lost earnings or the capacity to earn for more than 28 full weeks. The types of losses you could claim in this way include:
- Replacing broken or damaged physical aids that you relied on, such as spectacles or hearing aids
- Costs the NHS would charge for treatment. Alternatively, you could claim for treatment charged by a different healthcare provider if the NHS would charge the same amount.
- Special equipment or adaptations that you need after the accident, such as for your house or vehicle.
To claim special expenses, they must be necessary, reasonable and unavailable for free elsewhere.
There are other requirements you must meet in order to claim compensation for lost earnings and special expenses. Contact our advisers to speak about claiming criminal injury compensation for Manchester incidents.
What Evidence Could Help You Receive Criminal Injuries Compensation?
The CICA may require certain evidence in order for you to begin a claim. For example, when seeking criminal injury compensation, you will need to:
- Demonstrate that you meet the CICA’s residency requirements.
- Provide medical evidence about your injuries
- Provide financial evidence about financial losses incurred due to your injury, if applicable
- Provide a police reference number
You must also ensure that you begin the process within the CICA claim time limit, which is two years from the time you report the incident to the police. Again, reporting the incident must be done as soon as possible, though extenuating circumstances may apply which mean this could not be done immediately. In these cases, your claim could still be considered.
Our advisers can talk to you about claiming criminal injury compensation for Manchester incidents, so call today. If you do have a valid case, you could be connected with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel.
Contact Our Advisors To See If You Can Receive Violent Crime Compensation On A No Win No Fee Basis
If you are interested in claiming criminal injury compensation in Manchester, you don’t need to restrict yourself to a solicitor in your local area. It’s much more important that you secure legal representation that you trust and feel confident in.
Our team of advisers may be able to put you in touch with one of the solicitors on our panel, who could then help you begin the process of claiming. While you do not need legal representation to claim, a solicitor can use their knowledge and experience to benefit your case.
One of the criminal injury solicitors on our panel may be able to offer you a type of No Win No Fee agreement known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This generally means that you don’t have to pay for the solicitor’s services if your claim fails. Usually, you also don’t have to pay upfront to get the claim started with this kind of agreement in place.
Instead, if your claim is successful, your solicitor would take a success fee from your compensation. This fee is subject to a legal cap and you would not have to pay it if your claim fails.
Contact our advisers for a free consultation about your circumstances and the merits of your potential claim. There is no obligation to continue using our services afterwards. For advice on applying for criminal injury compensation for Manchester victims, get in touch with us by:
- Calling 0800 073 8805 to discuss matters with an adviser
- Making a claim using our online form
- Using the live chat feature below to get in touch with our team
Learn More About Criminal Injury Compensation For Manchester Victims
Other guides we’ve written:
Can I Claim Compensation For Attempted Murder?
What Is A CICA Claim? – A Step-By-Step Guide
How Long Does A Criminal Injury Claim Take?
We have also included further guidance from external resources below:
Victim Support – Charity that provides help to deal with the emotional turmoil they’re experiencing
Your Rights After A Crime – Government resource for knowing your rights after a crime
Homicide: Murder And Manslaughter – Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) information about bringing charges for violent crime
Thank you for reading this guide about claiming criminal injury compensation for Manchester-based incidents. We hope it has been useful. If you have further questions, contact us using the details below.
Writer Morgan Fink
Publisher Fern Smithers
