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How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.

• Write a letter, complain or try mediation

  You can get compensation by taking legal action, but it could cost you…

• Check your insurance policies

  You may already have insurance to pay for the legal costs of making a…

• Using a solicitor or a claims company

  You cannot usually get legal aid for personal injury cases. A solicitor…

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...

• Updated: 15 April 2021

A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

• Updated: 1 May 2025

Guidance on the different types of compensation within the justice system.

• Updated: 22 December 2022

How to claim compensation yourself or if using a claims management company, check they're authorised, your rights and their obligations.

• Updated: 16 June 2014

Get compensation if you've been injured, a victim of crime or because of unfair working conditions

How to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime.

Tax and reporting rules for employers providing compensation for injuries at work

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority - how to appeal a decision if you've been refused compensation for a violent crime, where to get help and advice

Guide for businesses on best practice when using non-disclosure clauses in compensation settlement agreements where product safety is a factor.

• Updated: 31 July 2020