Criminal Injury Claims Solicitors
If you have been injured as a result of a violent crime, we understand the substantial impact this is likely to have on both you and your family. In such circumstances, you may be entitled to make a criminal injury claim.
Victims of violent crime who have sustained physical or psychological injuries can pursue a claim for compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme which is administered by The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).
At Wolferstans, our expert criminal injury claims solicitors can support you and your family with the full criminal injuries compensation process, ensuring that you are able to access the support you need.
How our criminal injury solicitors can help
When instructed, our expert criminal injury solicitors will work alongside you so that we can clearly establish the circumstances of your case and whether it will be in your best interest to make a claim through the CICA.
Our criminal injury claims solicitors will use their expertise to carefully assess your case and injuries, providing tailored advice on the process of making an application for a claim to the CICA.
Early Payments Available
Where possible, we’ll push for interim payments to help cover costs, care, and rehabilitation so you’re not worrying about paying the bills while the claim is progressed.
This also helps you get started on getting your life back on track after an accident, or helping you adapt to your new circumstances in the case of serious injuries.
We work on a contingency fee basis when handling criminal injury compensation claims. This means that we are only paid a percentage of any damages you receive for a successful claim for criminal injury through the CICA.
Types of criminal injuries we can assist withOur criminal injury claims solicitors have substantial experience and expertise in supporting clients who have sustained an injury as a result of violent and/or serious crimes. Types of crime we can assist with include:
- Assault
- Knife crime
- Sexual abuse
- Child abuse
- Armed robbery
- Acid attacks
- Terrorist attacks
We can deal with a wide range of injuries that can stem from these types of crimes, such as:
- Brain injuries
- Psychological injuries
- Fractures
- Scarring
- Fatalities
At Wolferstans, we are a local firm, renowned for providing a bespoke approach to all of our clients. That said, we have plenty of experience in working with clients up and down the country who are dealing with the effects of a criminal injury and have contact with various experts in all regions.
We understand that the CICA compensation process can be a daunting and confusing one. Our familiarity with the application procedure means that we know exactly what steps you will need to take in order to successfully claim compensation, providing the financial security that you and your loved ones deserve.
Further, our expertise is reflected by our team being on the Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) Panel.
How to claim for criminal injuries
The process for making a criminal injury claim differs from other types of personal injury, owing to the fact that an application will typically need to be submitted to the CICA.
Generally, the criminal injuries compensation process will involve a number of key steps, including:
- Meeting with our criminal injury claims solicitors to discuss your case – This is likely to include the extent of your injuries, any reports submitted to the police, evidence of the crime and additional documentation.
- Completing an online application with CICA – After you have submitted an application (which our team can help you with), CICA will begin an investigation.
- Obtaining evidence regarding your injuries – CICA will require information from your treatment providers. We will liaise with CICA and the treatment providers to obtain the necessary detail.
- Dealing with a settlement – If CICA confirm that you are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries, they will offer a settlement amount. With our team’s support, you could choose to appeal the settlement, or accept the decision.
Note that the exact process that will be followed is likely to vary, depending on the circumstances of the case.
Rest assured that our team’s experience in handling criminal injury claims means that we know exactly what will be needed to build an effective application, increasing your chances of receiving a suitable settlement that is proportionate to the injuries you have sustained.
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