Can I claim compensation for witnessing a murder? Read this real-life case study where we recovered compensation for a boy who tragically witnessed his mother’s murder. CICA criminal injury lawyer, Elizabeth Duncan, represented a young child who tragically witnessed the
£93,000 CICA compensation for abuse survivor
Our client receives compensation of over £93,000 after we appeal the CICA’s award Our CICA team is dedicated to pursuing justice and securing the maximum possible compensation for those who have been the victim of violent crime. This success story
CICA compensation for domestic abuse
Successful CICA claim for the victim of domestic abuse For expert guidance on recovering CICA compensation for domestic abuse contact our free, confidential helpline by phone or email. CICA lawyer, Elizabeth Duncan, represented a client who had suffered from sexual
Domestic violence compensation
Survivors of domestic violence in the UK can recover compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The government’s CICA scheme compensates victims of violent crime. This includes survivors of domestic violence and their children. To be eligible for CICA
What is the time limit for a CICA abuse claim?
We are often asked about the time limit for a CICA abuse claim. Many websites will tell you it is just two years, but the reality is more complex, as this study of one of our recent cases illustrates. Abuse
CICA lawyers recover £231,000 compensation for victim of abuse
Carly Sylvester, a member of our dedicated team of CICA lawyers recently represented a man (who we will refer to as ‘G’) in recovering compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (‘CICA’). At the age of 8 years old, G
Criminal injury lawyer gets compensation increased from £13,500 to £87,000.
The government’s Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme can sometimes be difficult for people to navigate and expert legal assistance often makes all the difference, as this recent claim handled by specialist criminal injury lawyer Elizabeth Duncan shows. Elizabeth was
CICA compensation for murder of a parent
Murder, parental responsibility and compensation In this article we look at ‘Jades Law’ along with a child’s entitlement to CICA compensation for murder of a parent. The Justice Secretary recently announced plans to introduce ‘Jade’s Law’ through amendments to the
Appealing a CICA offer
We look at whether it is worth appealing a CICA offer Latest statistics suggest that appealing a CICA offer can have a significant impact on the compensation you receive. Data gathered by APIL (the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) has
CICA compensation for rape
We successfully recover compensation for the victim of rape after the CICA rejected her original claim If you need the assistance of an expert lawyer with your CICA application then contact our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0446 or send an