See Some Examples of CICA Payouts
We provide some examples of CICA payouts for various criminal injuries.
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See Some Examples of CICA Payouts
We provide some examples of CICA payouts for various criminal injuries.
A Guide To CICA Compensation Payouts
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is an executive agency sponsored by the Ministry of Justice that was established to give those harmed by violent crime a means of seeking compensation. To help explain the work they do, this guide provides several examples of CICA payouts.
In addition to providing an explanation of how criminal injuries compensation is determined, we also explain the eligibility criteria to start a claim through the CICA and what evidence you will need to provide during this process.
Our final section examines the specific No Win No Fee contract offered by JF Law’s expert criminal injury solicitors, paying particular attention to how claimants will benefit when making their claim under these highly desirable terms.
So, to ask any questions that may arise, get advice for your potential claim or a free, no obligation eligibility consultation, get in touch with our advisors using the details provided here:
- Call us on 0151 375 9916.
- You can also contact us online by completing a callback form.
Examples Of CICA Payouts
Our examples of CICA payouts have been taken directly from the tariff of injury in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. It’s important we emphasise this a fixed tariff so whatever amount is listed is what shall be paid out for that injury.
The multiple injuries formula can also be applied in cases where more than one injury has been sustained. In these cases, the payout is awarded in the following increments:
- 100% of the tariff amount for the highest value injury.
- 30% for next highest, or an equal value injury.
- 15% for the third highest, or an equal value injury.
It is not possible to be compensated for more than 3 injuries by the CICA, and the maximum payout is £500,000. However, payments from a separate tariff not subject to the multiple injuries formula can be made if you become pregnant, lose a fetus or contract a sexually transmitted infection as a result of a crime of violence.
Below we have included a series of tables to show the tariff amounts from the 2012 Scheme. If you have questions or would like a free eligibility assessment, get in touch with our team today.
Compensation Amounts For GBH
Compensation amounts for grievous bodily harm (GBH) are some of the highest that can be paid out. GBH is one of the most serious crimes that can be committed and encompasses only the most serious cases of physical assault.
We have taken some of the injuries from the 2012 Scheme that could constitute a case of grievous bodily harm and created this table.
Compensation Table
We should emphasise that all of these amounts are fixed, apart from the first entry, which is the maximum the CICA will pay out for multiple injuries as well as qualifying financial losses.
Type of Injury Severity Compensation Figure Notes
Multiple Very Serious Injuries with Special Expenses Very Serious Up to £500,000 Cases where multiple very serious injuries together with significant loss of earnings and financial losses have occurred.
Brain Damage Moderately Severe £175,000 Serious disablement, whether physical or cognitive, with a substantial dependence on others.
Moderate – Significant £82,000 Intellectual deficit, personality change and sensory impact.
Kidney Loss or Permanent Damage £55,000 The loss of or permanent damage to both or only functioning kidney.
Loss of 1 kidney £11,000 Loss of 1 kidney.
Burns 25% + Coverage £33,000 Burns across multiple areas of the body with at least 25% coverage
Chest Repair or Removal 16,500 Surgery for the removal or extensive repair of 1 or more organs
Injury requiring thoracotomy £6,200 Thoracotomy without repair or removal.
Torso – Abdomen Permanent £13,500 Laparotomy with one or more of permanent colostomy, ureterostomy or ileostomy.
Laparotomy or Laparoscopy £6,200 With the repair of 3 or more organs.
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Sexual Abuse And Assualt CICA Payouts
Here we have set out some of the tariff amounts for sexual abuse and assault. These figures can also be applied in historical cases. We will examine the limitation periods for claiming through the CICA below; however, particularly in cases of historical abuse, the CICA can exercise their discretion in accepting claims from outside the limitation period if exceptional circumstances prevented a police report being filed or a claim being made.
At JF Law, we fully appreciate and understand just how distressing and difficult seeking compensation and indeed justice for such crimes can be. Our advisory team are on hand 24 hours a day to provide advice and check your eligibility for free.
Compensation Table
Please note these are fixed amounts apart from the first entry.
Type of Injury Severity Compensation Figure Notes
Multiple Very Serious Injuries with Special Expenses Very Serious Up to £500,000 Cases where multiple very serious injuries together with significant loss of earnings and financial losses have occurred.
Non-consensual Penile Penetration Serious Internal Injury + Disabling Mental Injury £44,000 Resulting in serious internal injuries as well as permanent severely disabling mental injury.
Over 3 years + £22,000 Pattern of repeated incidents over 3 years or more.
Serious Internal Injury £22,000 Non-consensual penile penetration causing serious internal injuries.
Sexual Assault Severe – 3+ years £8,200 Repeated incidents of severe abuse over 3 years or more
Serious £2,000 Non-penetrative sexual act(s) under clothing
Minor £1,000 Non-penetrative sexual act(s) over clothing.
Other Payments Infection with STI £22,000 Infection with 1 or more of HIV, Hepatitis B or C
Loss of Foetus £5,500 Miscarriage due to a violent crime
Pregnancy £5,000 Pregnancy as a result of a violent crime.
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Compensation Payouts For Domestic Violence
Compensation payouts for domestic violence can encompass a very broad range of injuries. So if you do not see your particular injury here, then do not worry, you could very well still seek compensation and should contact our team for your free eligibility check.
Compensation Table
Once again, the domestic abuse compensation amounts in this table are fixed except the top entry.
Type of Injury Severity Compensation Figure Notes
Multiple Very Serious Injuries with Special Expenses Very Serious Up to £500,000 Cases where multiple very serious injuries together with significant loss of earnings and financial losses have occurred.
Mental Injury Severe £27,000 Severely disabling permanent mental injury confirmed through professional diagnosis
Moderate £19,000 Moderately disabling permanent mental injury diagnosed by psychiatrist or clinical psychologist.
Spleen Loss £11,000 Loss of Spleen
Fractured Wrist Both Wrists £11,000 Continuing significant disability from fractures in both wrists.
1 Wrist £2,400 Substantial recovery from a single fracture.
Face Fractured Jaw Bone £6,200 Operation required continuing significant disability.
Fractured Zygoma £3,500 Continuing significant disability.
Fractured Clavicle Both Clavicles £4,600 Fracture of both clavicles with continuing significant disability.
1 Clavicle £2,400 Fracture of 1 clavicle with continuing significant disability.
The CICA can compensate for injuries caused by several crimes of violence, not just the examples we have used above. You can check if you are eligible to seek compensation, and learn more about the claims process by getting in touch with our advisory team today.
Can Claims Be Made For Financial Losses?
Yes, claims can be made for financial losses. In criminal injury claims, these are called special expenses. When claiming special expenses, you need to be able to show that these costs are necessary, not available for free somewhere else and directly result from the violent crime.
Examples of special expenses could include:
- Care costs relating to meal prep, bodily functions and other household tasks if you cannot do these safely on your own.
- Specialised equipment such as kitchen aids or a modified car.
- Accessibility installations. For example, stairlifts, ramps or handrails.
- The cost of managing your affairs in cases where mental capacity has been reduced.
You could also claim for a loss of earnings, although there are some eligibility criteria you will need to meet. To inquire further about financial losses in a criminal injury claim, get in touch with our advisors today.
Could I Be Eligible To Receive A CICA Payout?
You could be eligible to receive a CICA payout if you meet the eligibility requirements. In order to claim compensation for criminal injury through the CICA, you will need to show:
- You were injured in a crime of violence, as defined by the 2012 Scheme
- That crime took place in Great Britain (England, Scotland or Wales) or another relevant place.
- The crime was reported to the police.
- Your claim is made within the time limit, which is generally 2 years.
As well as meeting the criteria, it is important to provide some supporting evidence for the claim. You do not need to concern yourself with proving the crime took place, the CICA will liaise with the police to acquire this evidence. What you need to provide is:
- Proof you meet the residency requirements.
- Your crime reference number, this is why it is very important that the crime is reported.
- Evidence of any special expenses you are seeking compensation for.
- Medical documents showing what injuries you have sustained.
To ask our advisors about gathering evidence for a claim or to inquire further about potential examples of CICA payouts, call us today.
How To Make No Win No Fee CICA Claims
To make a No Win No Fee CICA claim, talk to our team today. As well as providing free advice, we can assess your eligibility to make a criminal injury claim.
Our dedicated solicitors can offer eligible claimants their services under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). The CFA means claimants are not held liable for solicitors’ service fees at the start of or during the claim itself, and there are no service fees to pay if your claim is not a success.
A success fee is deducted from the compensation payout in the event of a successful claim. The maximum percentage that solicitors can charge for this fee is 25%, as set out by The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013.
What this means is that most of the payout will go directly to you.
Contact JF Law
Making a criminal injury claim is never easy, and everyone at JF Law understands this. We operate a 24/7 advisory service; no matter the time of day, you can reach a member of our team. We’ve already looked at how our dedicated solicitors could help seek compensation, so why not start a claim today by speaking to an advisor.
Get in touch today using the contact information given here:
- Call us on 0151 375 9916.
- You can also contact us online by completing a callback form.
More Information
You can read some of our other criminal injury claims guides here:
- Read our criminal injuries FAQ for answers to some common questions.
- Find out if you could claim compensation for being stabbed with this guide.
- Check the eligibility requirements to make a claim for bodily scarring through the CICA here.
We have also included some additional resources from external sources:
- Access mental health services and support through the NHS.
- Find support for victims and witnesses of crime on the police website.
- Certain persons are eligible to claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) following a violent crime. You can check the requirements by clicking here.
Thank you for taking the time to read our examples of CICA payouts guide.
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