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How to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime.
You might be able to claim compensation if you were the victim of a…
The crime must have happened in England, Wales or Scotland. It must be…
You may be eligible for an injury payment of between £1,000 and £250,000.…
You can make a claim online. It does not cost anything to apply. You do…
You’ll get a reference number when you submit your claim. Use the…
You must contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) to…
How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.
You can get compensation by taking legal action, but it could cost you…
You may already have insurance to pay for the legal costs of making a…
You cannot usually get legal aid for personal injury cases. A solicitor…
Guidance on the different types of compensation within the justice system.
The Compensation Recovery Unit recovers social security benefits in certain compensation cases and NHS costs in certain injury cases.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
The Central Advisory Committee on Compensation (CAC Compensation) gives advice on all service compensation schemes and on policy issues related to them. CAC Compensation works with the Ministry of Defence .
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing compensation for injuries at work
The Foreign Compensation Commission works out the amount of compensation British claimants are entitled to under international and British law for losses suffered abroad. It also helps in the settlement negotiations of British property losses overseas at the hands of...
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
How to claim compensation yourself or if using a claims management company, check they're authorised, your rights and their obligations.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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