Advice On Claiming Compensation For Being Stabbed
If you have been injured in a crime of violence, we could help you claim compensation for being stabbed
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Advice On Claiming Compensation For Being Stabbed
If you have been injured in a crime of violence, we could help you claim compensation for being stabbed
How Do I Claim Compensation For Being Stabbed?
Last updated 11/07/2025
A stabbing is a deeply distressing and potentially life-threatening act of violence that can have lasting physical and psychological effects. That’s why we have created this guide to making a claim for compensation for being stabbed through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).
We’ll examine all aspects of making a criminal injury claim, including the role of the CICA, eligiblity, gathering evidence and how compensation is calculated for CICA claims.
Lastly, we examine the benefits of claiming compensation for a stabbing with our dedicated criminal injury solicitors.
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To learn more about the criminal injury claims process, or for a free assessment of your eligibility to claim, get in touch today using the contact information given here:
- Call the team on 0151 375 9916.
- You can also contact us through our websites.
Can I Claim Compensation For Being Stabbed?
The CICA is an executive agency funded by the Ministry of Justice established to give the victims of violent crimes a means of claiming compensation. This is done by making a criminal injury claim.
In order to claim compensation for being stabbed, you will need to show the CICA the following:
- You were the victim of a violent crime as defined within The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
- That crime occurred in Great Britain (England, Scotland or Wales) or another relevant place.
- The crime was reported to the police.
- Your claim is started within the CICA’s 2-year time limit (however, exceptions to this can be considered on an individual basis).
What Stab Injuries Could You Claim For?
A stabbing can result in a variety of different injuries. We have given a few examples of injuries that such attacks could cause here:
- Soft tissue injuries.
- Damage to internal organs.
- Bodily scarring.
- Psychological trauma.
- Loss of limbs or digits.
- Broken bones.
For a free assessment of your eligibility to claim compensation after being stabbed, contact our advisors today using the information given above.
How Do I Claim Compensation For A Stabbing?
In order to make a criminal injury claim through the CICA, you will need to provide certain evidence, such as:
- Your crime reference number. This is why it is vital that the crime be reported to the police.
- Proof that you meet the residency requirements.
- Medical evidence highlighting what injuries you sustained.
You will not need to prove the crime occurred. The CICA will liaise with the police for any additional evidence they may need for your claim.
One of our expert solicitors could help you with gathering the evidence you need for your criminal injury claim. Contact our advisors today to see if you could work with one of them.
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Can I Claim On Behalf Of A Loved One For Fatal Stab Injuries?
The Scheme makes provision for certain qualifying relatives to claim compensation for a loved one’s death. What this means is you could receive payments for bereavement, dependency, or a child, where applicable.
Qualifying relatives include:
- The spouse or civil partner of the deceased.
- A partner who lived in the same household continuously for 2 years prior to their death.
- A spouse or partner of the deceased who could not live with them due to health issues.
- A child or parent.
- A spouse or civil partner, or a former partner who was financially dependent on them.
To see if you could claim compensation for a stabbing that led to a loved one’s death, you can contact our advisors.
How Long Will It Take To Receive Compensation For Being Stabbed?
The CICA cannot state how long it will take to assess your application, as this is dependent on obtaining and considering all applicable evidence to decide if you are entitled to any compensation and how much.
However, they do state that they aim to assess the majority of applications within 12 months. Certain cases could take longer to finalise to ensure that the compensation you receive reflects the severity of your injuries and their long-term impacts.
To learn more about claiming compensation for a stabbing through the CICA, you can contact our advisors.
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How Much Compensation For Being Stabbed?
Compensation for being stabbed in a successful criminal injury claim is paid out in accordance with the fixed tariff amounts from The Scheme. That means you will always receive the sum specified in The Scheme for a given injury. We have provided a few examples of CICA payouts from the tariff here.
Compensation Table
Please be advised that the first entry was not taken from The Scheme.
| Type of Injury | Severity | Compensation Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Very Severe Injuries with Additional Special Expenses | Very Severe | Up to £500,000 | Multiple very severe injuries as well loss of earnings and special expenses such as medical costs, management of your affairs and personal aids. |
| Kidney Injuries | Serious Permanent Damage or Loss | £55,000 | Serious and permanent damage to, or loss of both kidneys, or only functioning kidney. |
| Loss of Kidney | £11,000 | Loss of 1 kidney. | |
| Hand | Loss Or Equivalent Function Loss | £33,000 | Affecting 1 non-dominant hand. |
| Arm | Paralysis Or Equivalent Function Loss | Affecting 1 non-dominant arm. | |
| Injuries to the Torso – Chest | Thoracotomy with Organ Repair | £16,500 | Injury requiring surgery with removal or repair of 1 or more organs. |
| Abdomen | Laparotomy | £13,500 | Laparotomy, together with 1 or more of permanent colostomy, ureterostomy, or ileostomy. |
| Damage to 1 or more of tendon, ligament, or cartilage | Both Arms Severely damaged | £11,000 | Resulting in an ongoing significant disability. |
| Fingers/Thumbs | Loss of | £11,000 | Affecting 2 or more fingers. |
| Spleen | Loss of | £11,000 | The spleen will be lost. |
Where more than one injury has been sustained, compensation will be awarded in accordance with the multiple injuries formula. This means:
- The highest value injury will receive 100% of the tariff amount.
- The second-highest value injury will receive 30% of the tariff amount.
- Finally, the third highest value injury is compensated at 15%.
While the CICA do not award compensation for more than 3 injuries, a separate tariff not affected by the formula is used in cases of pregnancy, loss of a foetus, or the contraction of an STI as a result of the violent crime.
What Financial Losses Can I Claim For After A Criminal Injury?
As part of your compensation for being stabbed, you may also receive special expenses for certain financial losses. These expenses includes:
- Any physical aids damaged in the incident.
- Equipment needed to cope with the injuries suffered.
- Home adaptations required to accommodate your injuries.
To be able to receive special expenses, you need to prove that they were directly caused by your injuries. They must also be available for free elsewhere and be necessary and reasonable.
You could also receive a loss of earnings payment if you meet certain eligibility criteria.
To find out more about how compensation is awarded in criminal injury claims, or to get a zero-cost, no-obligation assessment of your potential claim’s validity, get in touch with our advisory team today.
How Our Solicitors Can Help You Claim Compensation
Our solicitors can help you claim compensation for being stabbed, as they are specialists in criminal injury claims. Therefore, they can utilise their legal skills and knowledge to help you claim the compensation you deserve for your suffering.
Some examples of how our solicitors can help you claim compensation include:
- Walking you through every step of the stab injury claims process
- Giving you information about the CICA and its purpose
- Explaining the legal terminology that is associated with your claim
- Helping you obtain evidence to establish third-party liability
- Explaining how stab victim compensation may be calculated in a CICA claim
- Setting you up with specialist appointments such as physiotherapy and mental health services
- Helping you claim on a No Win No Fee basis
At JF Law, it is our mission to ensure that anyone who claims compensation through us is always supported in their compensation journey, regardless of their financial circumstances. That is why we ensure that all our expert solicitors share the same passion and dedication for helping clients navigate the claims process.
Our solicitors have decades of combined experience in helping countless clients win over £80 million in compensation. As such, if you are eligible to claim, they will utilise their skills and put in the time and effort to help you obtain compensation for your suffering.
If you would like to learn more about how our solicitors can assist with your stab injury compensation claim, please contact our friendly advisors today.
Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim For Stabbing Injuries?
You can find out if you are eligible to claim compensation for being stabbed through the CICA by speaking to our advisors. If our team have decided you have a valid claim, they can connect you with one of our dedicated criminal injury solicitors.
Our solicitors can offer their services on a strictly No Win No Fee basis under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This type of contract puts the advantage firmly with the claimant, with benefits such as:
- No solicitor fees to pay to start work on the claim.
- There will also be no solicitor fees for that work during the actual claims process.
- Finally, if the claim fails, there will be no solicitor fees to pay at all.
If you win the claim, you will receive criminal injuries compensation. A percentage of this compensation will make up the solicitor’s success fee as a payment for the work done on your case. As the percentage for success fees is capped by The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013, you will keep the majority of any compensation you receive.
Contact Us
To learn more about the criminal injury claims process, or for a free assessment of your eligibility to claim, get in touch today using the contact information given here:
- Call the team on 0151 375 9916.
- You can also contact us through our websites.
More Resources About How To Claim Compensation
We have included some of our claims guides on other topics here:
- Find out how to make a claim for ABH compensation.
- Read our guide to claiming GBH compensation.
- Learn who could be eligible to make a domestic abuse claim.
You can also browse these external resources for additional information:
- Find out about getting help as a victim of a crime.
- You can report a crime to the police here.
- Read the guidance on administering first aid from the NHS.
We’d like to thank you for taking the time to read our guide to claiming criminal injury compensation for a stabbing.
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