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Criminal Injury Interview – Work Experience Student

Our work experience student, Yvonne Owusu, was tasked with interviewing a department in the Firm to find out more about it and the day-to-day responsibilities of the team.   Yvonne chose Criminal Injury and interviewed both members of the team, Gabrielle and Millie. Read on for the Work Experience Criminal Injury interview in full!  …

Common misinformation provided by the Police – CICA claims

When thinking about applying for a criminal injury claim, it is crucial that a client has all the necessary information to make an informed decision.   Representatives are always a good place to ask questions about your eligibility for a claim, but it happens all too often when wrong or misinformation provided by the police…

Can other means of compensation have an effect on my CICA claim?

Trying to obtain compensation through multiple means may seem like the best option, unfortunately this is the main cause for an applicant’s final award to diminish.   When it comes to compensation, it is important to note that you can only be compensated for the same incident once. Therefore, it is crucial that you choose…

CICA claims and timescales FAQ

It is extremely common for applicants to the CICA scheme to be confused and even frustrated by the length of time it takes for their claim to complete.   Simply put, it is the unfortunate nature of most CICA claims that they are not quick to complete. This is broadly because as a government scheme…

Obtaining police information – The first stage of the CICA process

Once your claim application has been submitted to the CICA, they will begin investigating your claim. The beginning of their investigation involves obtaining police information about you and your incident.   This information usually comprises of: A copy of the police report on the incident you are seeking to claim for A convictions check for…

Five tips to ensure a successful CICA claim

CICA claims have a number of crucial factors which can affect their success. If you are unaware of these issues, you could have your claim rejected and be barred from receiving any compensation.   Below are the top tips we would advise you follow to help ensure your claim will be successful.     You…

Obtaining Police Information – The First Stage of the CICA Process

Once your claim application has been submitted to the CICA, they will begin investigating your claim. The beginning of their investigation involves requesting information from the police about you and your incident.   This information usually consists of: A copy of the police report on the incident you are seeking to claim for. A convictions…

Can I Receive Compensation From The CICA If I Have Criminal Convictions?

A question we commonly receive in Criminal Injury matters, is whether or not it is possible to receive CICA compensation if the claimant has criminal convictions.   Answer: Simply put – perhaps. As a government run scheme, the CICA are extremely stringent on whether applicants for compensation have UNSPENT criminal convictions. This is at either…

Can I Sue Someone For Assault?

In the year ending March 2018, 665,000 people sustained at least a minor injury as a result of an assault. These statistics incorporate a number of different types of crimes of violence, from one-off physical altercations to sexual assault.   As a victim of a crime of violence, the first thought is to go for…

Why Would I Need Legal Representation for a Criminal Injuries Compensation Claim?

It’s a simple question and one that justifies an answer. A victim looking to pursue a criminal injury claim may wonder exactly why they would need to pay for legal assistance when submitting a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The following is a quick guide on the challenges that an applicant may…