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Criminal Injury Claims
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CALL 0800 123 123 START YOUR CLAIMWhat Criminal Injuries Compenstation Authority (CICA) claims do we deal with?
MOLESWORTHS ARE EXPERIENCED IN DEALING WITH CICA CLAIMS
If you have sustained a physical or psychological injury as a result of a violent crime or abuse, you may be entitled to compensation from the CICA. Our experienced solicitors can help you make your claim to secure the right level of damages. Some examples of the claims we cover include domestic abuse, serious assault and sexual abuse.
No win, no fee criminal injury compensation
At Molesworths, we are confident that we can help you win your claim. We offer no win, no fee criminal injury compensation so there are no upfront costs. You will only pay a pre-agreed, transparent percentage of the compensation you receive if you win your case.
Making a criminal injury claim
MAKE A CICA CLAIM WITH MOLESWORTHS IN FIVE SIMPLE STEPS
1. Free inital advice
Complete our contact form or call us for an initial chat to determine if you have a claim.
2. No win, no Fee agreement
We'll explain our no win, no fee agreement to you to ensure our transparent pricing promise.
3. Collect and submit claim details
We will work with you to gather the claim details and submit them to CICA on your behalf.
4. Gather evidence
We will help you gather medical records, reports and other evidence that support your claim.
5. Settlement negotiation
If you win, the CICA will make a settlement offer. We can help you accept or appeal it.
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How much can the CICA award for a criminal injury claim?
CICA COMPENSATION CAN RANGE FROM £1,000 TO £500,000
Compensation for CICA claims is set at fixed levels. The amount you will be awarded will depend on the type of injury you sustained and the severity. But the following amounts provide a guide depending on whether your injuries are physical, psychological or sexual.
Physical Injuries
Scarring (Head / Neck /Face)
£1,500 - £11,000
Loss of speech – permanent
£33,000
Genitalia injuries
£3,500 – £11,000
Burns (Head / Neck /Face)
£2,400 – £27,000
Loss of tongue
£44,000
Loss of fertility
£55,000
Brain Damage
£27,000 – £250,000
Loss of arm
£33,000 – £111,000
Loss of kidney
£11,000 – £55,000
Ear (Deafness)
£1,800 – £44,000
Paralysis or Equivalent loss of function of arm
£27,000 – £82,000
Punctured or Collapsed lungs
£1,500 – £11,000
Loss of Ear
£2,400 – £19,000
Dislocated or fractured elbow
£1,500 – £11,000
Loss of pancreas
£16,500
Tinnitus
£1,500 – £16,500
Fractured or dislocated finger or thumb
£1,000 – £6,200
Loss of spleen
£11,000
Eye (Permanent loss of visual field)
£1,000 – £44,000
Loss of finger or thumb
£3,500 – £55,000
Fractured or dislocated ankle
£2,400 – £16,500
Eye (Dislocation of lens)
£3,500 – £13,500
Partial loss of finger or thumb
£1,000 – £16,500
Fractured Femur (thigh bone)
£1,800 – £11,000
Burns (Head / Neck /Face)
£2,400 – £27,000
Fractured hand
£1,800 – £6,200
Fractured foot or tarsal bones
£1,000 – £13,500
Loss of Eye
£27,000 – £110,000
Loss of, or equivalent loss of function of hand
£33,000 – £110,000
Fractured heel bone
£1,500 – £13,500
Loss of Sight
£22,000 – £110,000
Fractured bones in arm
£1,500 – £11,000
Fractured or dislocated hip
£2,400 – £16,500
Partial loss of vision
£1,000 – £55,000
Dislocated or Frozen Shoulder
£1,500 – £6,200
Loss of leg
£33,000 – £110,000
Permanent clicking jaw or dislocated jaw
£3,000 – £3,500
Damage to one or more of tendon, ligament or cartilage
£1,000 – £11,000
Fractured Tibia (shin bone)
£1,800 – £11,000
Fractured jaw bone
£1,500 – £11,000
Fractured or dislocated or sprained (more than 13 weeks) wrist injuries
£1,000 – £11,000
Fractured Toe
£1,000 – £13,500
Multiple fractures to face:
£1,500 – £11,000
Fracture in back
£1,000 – £11,000
Loss of Toe
£2,400 – £13,500
Neck (Strained neck or whiplash injury – disabling for more than 13 weeks)
£1,000 – £11,000
Chest injury requiring thoracotomy
£6,200 – £16,500
Fatal criminal injury – Single qualifying relative
£11,000
Loss of smell and taste
£3,500 – £16,500
Collar bone fractured
£2,400 – £4,600
Fatal criminal injury – Multiple qualifying relatives
£5,500
Skull fracture
£1,000 – £4,600
Damage to teeth
£1,000 – £3,500
Tongue (Impaired speech)
£3,500 – £19,000
Psychological Injuries
If you suffer from mental illness you can only claim for this element if you have a condition diagnosed by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. This is the standard of evidence that the CICA (very unreasonably) require. The following awards are paid for such cases:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) recovery likely
up to £13,500
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
up to £22,000
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) condition likely to be lifelong
£22,000
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) generally deemed lifelong
£22,000
Sexual Injuries
Please note that compensation amounts can vary considerably depending upon the nature (severity) of the abuse, period of suffering and whether any mental harm has been caused. Some common example award payouts are listed below relevant to sexual assault and sexual abuse claims:
Molestation above or under clothing
£1,500 – £2,000
Over three years’ abuse
£8,200
Non penile penetrative acts
£3,300 – £8,200
Single act of non-consensual penetrative sex (rape – vagina, anus or mouth)
£11,000
Penile penetrative assaults single event or over a period (rape assaults)
£11,000 – £22,000
Single act of non-consensual penetrative sex involving two or more attackers
£13,500
Two or more isolated acts of non-penile penetrative oral contact
£4,400
Repeated rape over three years
£16,500 to £22,000
Up to three years’ repetitive abuse
£6,600
Permanent physical and mental disability due to long-term abuse
£33,000 to £44,000
Luke
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Manchester, England. 1 month ago
Lynne
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Manchester, England. 1 month ago
Alan
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General questions
We understand that you will likely have many questions about making a claim. Please see a selection of the most frequently asked questions and their answers below to help you.
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The CICA exists to support those who have suffered injuries, both physically and mentally, from violent crime. The latest CICA Annual Report shows that 34,753 claims were resolved in 2022-23.
To find out more about the CICA and the support they provide for individuals who have suffered injuries as a result of violent crime, please download the CICA Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23.
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