CRIMINAL INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIM APPEALS

Our solicitors will deal with a criminal injury compensation claim on a no win no fee basis. We do not ask you to fund or finance your claim which is completely risk free. If for any reason your application is not successful, you will not be charged anything. We only get paid if you do. For free, no obligation advice, fill out and send our contact form or call us in our helpline. We are an independent claims service, with no connection to the CICA, representing clients who have been the victims of violent crime.

After notification of a proposed final award as a result of a criminal injury compensation claim, a dissatisfied claimant can request the CICA to reconsider its decision. The CICA must give at least 30 days notice of the right to appeal once the decision has been transmitted to the applicant. The 30 days notice must be supplied to enable the applicant to make representations which will be taken into account during the reconsideration of the decision. Upon reconsideration the CICA can increase or decrease the proposed compensation if new evidence is available which makes the original amount unfair or inappropriate.

Even after a final decision has been made, if there is a material change in the victim’s medical condition, the CICA has the power to re-open the claim. If the original award of compensation could cause an injustice if allowed to stand, the power to re-open the case may be enforced. Usually, there is a maximum 2 year limitation period on re-opening cases, however the authority has discretion to extend the period in certain circumstances.

A final appeal can be made to the Appeals Panel and the application must normally be received within 90 days of the date of the final review by the CICA. In special circumstances, this 90 day period may be waived by the Appeals Panel if it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Written notification of the outcome of the appeal, giving reasons for the decision, will be sent to both the appellant and to the CICA who must abide by the Appeal Panel’s ruling.

If we are instructed to act on your behalf in a criminal injury compensation claim, we will give you straight forward advice. We will tell you up front about your chances of success and we will give you an anticipated value of your compensation claim. After our initial advice, you are under no obligation to proceed further and you will not be charged if you decide not to move forward. Our client-centered approach means that we will focus entirely on your needs by providing committed expert representation. This vigorous representation will ensure that you receive fair and equitable compensation for your injuries. You will receive a complete professional service from experts who specialise in claiming damages for the trauma of personal injury.

What do we do?

• Review your potential claim – free legal advice
• Provide specialists to handle your claim
• Use the “no win, no fee” system.
• Advise on the value of the claim
• In some circumstances claim lost salary
• Work for the maximum compensation applicable in your case
• Advise on CICA reviews and CICA appeals

What should you do?

• Contact us to discuss your case – we are very experienced at reviewing potential CICA claims and will help you through the process
• Complete the Contact Form on this site or call our 24/7 free-phone line or email us.

Why should you use us?

• We will ensure that you receive a top quality service
• We use the no win no fee scheme
• You pay nothing upfront
• Our claims are totally risk free
• We only use highly experienced experts to handle claims