This article provides information about your eligibility to claim compensation for a stabbing and the injuries you suffered in this incident through the Criminal Injury Compensation Authority (CICA). We will explain who they are and the eligibility requirements your case must meet to be able to claim through them.
We will also set out the evidence that must be presented and the time limits that must be adhered to when claiming through the CICA for your stabbing injuries. This guide will also share some examples of the potential compensation you could be awarded by using the tariff amounts listed within the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. The CICA administers this Scheme to assess the eligibility and value of claims made through them.
This guide will end by looking at how one of our solicitors could help you claim compensation for your stab wounds on a No Win No Fee basis.
Our advisers are also available if you have questions you’d like to ask about the criminal injury claims process. They can help you assess the eligibility of your case and provide you with free advice. To speak with them today:
- Call us at 0800 073 8805
- Use our ‘Make A Claim’ form to request a callback.
- Speak to our advisers in the chatbox below.
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- When Are You Able To Claim Compensation For A Stabbing?
- What Do You Need To Claim Through The CICA?
- Is There A Time Limit When Seeking CICA Compensation?
- Is There An Average Compensation For Being Stabbed?
- Can You Make A Compensation Claim For Assault On A No Win No Fee Basis?
- Learn More About How To Claim Compensation For A Stabbing
When Are You Able To Claim Compensation For A Stabbing?
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is an agency that can award compensation to those in Great Britain who have been a victim of a crime of violence.
Before you can claim compensation for a stabbing through the CICA, you will need to demonstrate that you were unable to claim compensation via any other avenue, such as directly against the perpetrator or against a vicariously liable party.
You will also need to ensure that your case meets the following eligibility requirements to be able to claim compensation through the CICA:
- You must have suffered an injury, either mental or physical, in a crime of violence. The Scheme lists some examples of incidents considered a crime of violence. This includes physical attacks, (so this may also include attempted murder and physical assault), sexual assault, a threat of attack and arson.
- This incident must have occurred in one of the countries that are a part of Great Britain (Wales, England or Scotland), or another relevant place, such as a ship or aircraft registered here.
- The stabbing incident you were injured in must have been reported to the police.
- Your claim must be started within the time limit. We will explain this in more detail later on in this guide.
Speak to our advisers if you’d like to know whether you could be eligible to make a criminal injuries compensation claim.
What Do You Need To Claim Through The CICA?
When making a stabbing compensation claim through the CICA, you will need to provide the following information:
- Evidence showing you qualify for the CICA’s residency requirements.
- Medical evidence about your injuries.
- Proof that you reported the incident to the police, e.g. your police reference number.
By providing the CICA with your police reference number, they will be able to liaise with the police for any further information they may need regarding your claim.
If you have any questions regarding the evidence you need to present to claim compensation for a stabbing through the CICA, you can contact our team of advisors.
Is There A Time Limit When Seeking CICA Compensation?
When claiming through the CICA, you must ensure that you begin the claiming process within 2 years of the date the incident took place. If exceptional circumstances prevented you from making your claim within this time, exceptions could be made.
The time limit for those injured under the age of 18 are as follows:
- If the incident took place while you were a minor, and you reported it to the police, you will have 2 years from the date you turn 18 to begin the claiming process, provided that exceptional circumstances don’t apply.
- If the incident took place when you were a minor and no report was made to the police, you will have 2 years from the date this report is made to begin the claiming process, provided that exceptional circumstances don’t apply.
To see if you are still within the time limit to claim compensation for a stabbing from the CICA you can contact our advisors.
Is There An Average Compensation For Being Stabbed?
All successful stabbing compensation claims made through the CICA will award the claimant compensation for their criminal injuries. For example, this could include the scarring that results from injuries to the face during an assault and your stab injuries.
Criminal injuries compensation amounts are awarded in accordance with the injury tariffs listed within the Scheme. These tariff amounts are fixed, meaning you will receive the exact figure that is listed for your injury. The table contains some of these tariff figures, so please consult them to get an estimate of CICA payouts.
Additionally, under the multiple injuries formula, you could receive compensation for up to 3 injuries. You would only receive 100% of the listed compensation amount for your highest-valued injury. For the second and third, you would receive 30% and 15% of the tariff amount, respectively.
If you became pregnant, contracted an STI or lost a pregnancy due to a crime of violence, compensation may be awarded differently.
Compensation Table
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Claiming Special Expenses Through The CICA
In addition to receiving compensation for your physical or psychological injuries, you could also receive special expenses. These could include:
- Care costs relating to helping you with food preparation or your bodily functions.
- Glasses, hearing aids or other physical aids you depended on that were damaged in the incident.
- The installation of a ramp, stairlift or other home modifications to help cope with your injuries.
- Kitchen equipment, a specially adapted car or any other equipment you may need to help cope with your injuries.
These costs must not be available for free anywhere to be eligible to claim them through the CICA. They must also be reasonable, necessary and directly resulted from your injuries.
Additionally, if you meet the specific eligibility requirements, you may also be able to claim for a loss of earnings.
To see how much compensation you may be eligible to receive, or to ask any questions regarding how a criminal injuries compensation calculator may help you, you can contact our advisors.
Can You Make A Compensation Claim For Assault On A No Win No Fee Basis?
If you are eligible to claim compensation for a stabbing through the CICA, our No Win No Fee criminal injury solicitors may be able to help.
If one of them agrees to take on your case, they may offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This is a certain kind of No Win No Fee arrangement that means you don’t have to pay for the solicitor’s services upfront or during the claim itself. Also, you typically won’t have to pay for their services if your claim fails.
Instead, the solicitor is reimbursed for their services after the claim succeeds. This takes the form of a success fee, which is deducted from your compensation. However, they can only take a limited percentage as there is a legal cap in place.
Contact Us About Your Criminal Injuries Claim
Our advisers are available to help if you are unsure whether you could claim compensation for a stabbing through the CICA. They can assess the eligibility of your case and potentially connect you with one of our solicitors. Additionally, they can offer you free advice and answer any questions you may have about the claiming process.
Connect with our team today via the following methods:
- Call us at 0800 073 8805
- Use our ‘Make A Claim’ form to request a callback.
- Speak to our advisers in the chatbox below.
Learn More About How To Claim Compensation For A Stabbing
Further guides we’ve written:
- If you are wondering, ‘Can I claim on someone else’s behalf for a fatal assault?‘ this guide may contain the information you have been looking for.
- This guide provides guidance on claiming for an assault resulting in a serious bodily injury through the CICA.
- Guidance regarding how long does a criminal injury claim take when made through the CICA.
More information that may help:
- Advice on how to help someone who has been stabbed by the Red Cross.
- Information on your rights after a crime from Gov.UK.
- Guidance on when to call 999 from the NHS.
To see whether you could be eligible to claim compensation for a stabbing through the CICA, you can contact our advisors.
