Blog Category: Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

CICA is the body in charge of cases when a person is injured by criminal activity, such as assault.

Big changes to Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme

November 27th 2012 saw the launch of a new scheme for criminal injuries compensation in England, Scotland & Wales. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, a government funded body based in Glasgow (with offices in London) has been available to help the innocent victims of criminal assaults by providing some level of compensation settlement. Unfortunately, it would seem that yet another […]

lacey just asked a question on Can I claim work accident compensation even if I have left the company?... Injured my hand 3 years ago. Left my job this year but never put my accident in the work injury book. Can I still claim...
Debra Leigh just asked a question on Can you claim compensation if you’re injured in a supermarket?... I degloved my finger on supermarket shelving and later that day had the rest of the finger amputated down to my palm. No accident was put in...
John just asked a question on Can you claim injury compensation after slipping on a wet floor at work?... A cleaner in my work was applying a new protective coating to the ground floor, whilst she was doing this I slipped on the wet coating. Do I...
Anthony just asked a question on My employer won’t let me use or see the accident book, what should I do?... Morning Ian, My partner had a serious fall in work in 2018, off a damaged stepladder, suffering multiple muscular injuries and bruising whi...
James just asked a question on Claiming NHS accident at work compensation... I work in a private mental health hospital, recently I have had a cup of boiling hot water thrown into my face by a patient which has resul...
Julie just asked a question on Switching solicitors during a claim – can you do it?... Hello 10 years ago l went to my GP with what I thought was a mosquito bite having been on holiday ,he assured me it was nothing but noticed...
Chantelle just asked a question on How do I know if I have a valid claim for whiplash injury compensation?... I injured myself accidentally in the house and have delayed concussion and whiplash. The whiplash is impacting my daily life and not subsidi...
Drew just asked a question on Using your medical records in support of your claim... I have a claim for whiplash & minor muscle injury. I’ve been upset with my legal team in general and we are many months on. They have now ...
Lee just asked a question on Why claimants have a legal requirement to contribute 25% of any compensation settlement towards their costs should they win their claim... Just wondering if my no win no fee claim deduction is right? My Solicitors say that it will be 25% plus vat, but I don't no if this is righ...
m.w just asked a question on Your rights after an injury at work and how to claim compensation... I'm a young female recently employed with hcc.i recently got attacked and hit by a client in the left eye, and hit on the stomach all in the...