Criminal Injuries / Assault / Abuse Claims

Suffering an injury as a result of a criminal act can be very distressing, both physically and emotionally. Some criminal injuries can be so severe that they leave their victims suffering from long lasting physical and/or psychological damage as a result.

At Fosters we are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to a criminal act and we know how compensation can help you to put your distress behind you. It is for this reason that Fosters take a proactive approach at every stage in order to obtain maximum compensation for you as swiftly as possible.

Our solicitors offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity. We have dealt with cases which range from victims losing teeth in a street fight to victims who have suffered severe psychological injury as a result of extensive abuse.

At Fosters we understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step especially if you have not done so before. That is why we have made it easy for you to contact us for some free initial advice regarding your potential claim. Simply contact us by using our freephone number, e-mail or enquiry form at the bottom of this page.

The Criminal Injury Compensation Authority (CICA)

The CICA is a Government body set up to compensate victims of violent crimes for their injuries. The CICA can make awards for injuries and other losses up to the value of £500,000.

You can make a claim provided that:

you were injured in England and Wales after 1st April 1964; you were injured as a result of a violent crime; you make a claim to the CICA within two years of the incident (this can be waived in some circumstances).

However, the CICA can reduce or withhold an award if the victim:

contributed to his or her injury as a result of their conduct or behaviour; fails to co-operate with the police in the prosecution of the offender (although a prosecution is not always necessary); has a significant criminal record.

By working with you and the CICA, our team can achieve a fair criminal injuries compensation package for the losses you have suffered. If during the course of our investigation we find you have grounds for other legal action, we will, of course, keep you informed. Other legal actions may include an application to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau combined with an application to the CICA or it may be that we can sue the person responsible for causing your injury in a civil claim for assault.

Even if an offender is not identified, caught or convicted, a successful claim can still be made to the CICA, so before you make assumptions about the likely success or failure of your case, let us look into things for you.

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