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If you wish to recover compensation for stalking and harassment then consider making a CICA criminal injuries claim. Elizabeth Duncan, who specialises in Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority claims, has…

One of the most popular questions our lawyers get asked is, 'Can I appeal a CICA decision?' Appealing a CICA decision A CICA decision can be appealed. You can…

Our team of recommended CICA lawyers is featured in both of the UK's leading legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers. In addition, we have a 5-star rating on the…

Am I entitled to claim criminal injuries compensation? Our brief guide to eligibility for the CICA criminal injuries compensation scheme. When making an application to the Criminal Injuries Compensation…

If your CICA application has been refused and you want to know what you can do, then read this real-life case study and contact our team for a free…

Stalking victim wins CICA criminal injuries compensation. Criminal injury compensation lawyer Liz Duncan has recovered CICA compensation for a victim of stalking after her client's original application was refused.…

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…

Our client receives compensation of over £93,000 after we appeal the CICA's original award of just £3,300. Our CICA team is dedicated to pursuing justice and securing the maximum…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Is it worth appealing a CICA offer? If you are thinking about appealing a CICA offer then contact our team of specialist lawyers for a free consultation. How appealing…

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…

My CICA claim has been rejected, what can I do? If your CICA claim has been rejected, then contact our free CICA helpline and speak to an expert lawyer…

Survey highlights the need for more help with CICA claims. We offer legal help with CICA claims, and are usually able to work on a No Win - No…

Claiming compensation for sex without consent Abuse lawyer, Carly Sylvester was recently contacted by Ms R who was looking for legal advice in relation to an incident of domestic sexual assault with a view to claiming compensation for sex…

Our success in getting CICA compensation increased We have helped numerous clients with getting their CICA compensation increased. Awards of compensation made under the CICA Scheme do not always…

What can you do when your CICA compensation is not enough money? If you feel that your CICA compensation is not enough then you have a number of options…

When the compensation offered to you by the CICA is too low, it may be time to take expert legal advice. If you think your CICA compensation is too…

Criminal injuries compensation for being abused by a family friend increased from £11,000 to over £69,000 after CICA review If you need guidance on claiming compensation after being abused…

We succeeded in getting our client's CICA compensation increased from £22,000 to £241,901 Criminal injuries compensation specialist Elizabeth Duncan recently settled a CICA claim for £241,901 after the CICA…

If you need guidance on claiming criminal injuries compensation then contact CICA lawyer Liz Duncan. She will be happy to provide you with a free case assessment and can…

We successfully help a victim of violence with her CICA application If you need the assistance of an expert lawyer with your CICA application then contact our free legal helpline on 0333…

We are often asked, 'Do I have to accept a CICA offer?' The simple answer is that you are not obliged to accept an offer from the CICA. You…

To find out about claiming compensation for mental distress from the CICA criminal injuries scheme on a no win, no fee basis call our free legal helpline on 0333…

How much CICA compensation will I get for mental injuries? If you are wondering, 'How much CICA compensation will I get for mental injuries', then this brief article will…

Call our free criminal injuries helpline We operate a popular free criminal injuries helpline which you can call on  0333 888 0446. Our specialist lawyers will provide you with…

CICA criminal injuries scheme set to improve compensation for victims of terrorism We specialise in criminal injuries claims, including claims for compensation for victims of terrorism. To find out…

The story of an abuse survivor and CICA claimant Brian Mynott, an abuse survivor and author of the book 'Just Once, When I Was Little', made a successful claim…

CICA compensation and the same roof rule: Don’t miss your second chance to claim People who have previously been prevented from applying for CICA compensation by the 'same roof'…

We are often asked, 'Do I need a solicitor to claim CICA compensation?' The simple answer is that appointing a solicitor is not obligatory. You can make a CICA…

A man injured by nightclub bouncers recovers compensation after the CICA initially rejected his claim If you have been injured by nightclub bouncers and wish to claim compensation, then…

A clever piece of detective work by us wins CICA compensation for a victim of historic abuse This real life case study explains how we recovered CICA compensation for…

Rape victim compensation scheme: A real - life case study If you need guidance on making a rape victim compensation scheme claim, then contact us for a free case…

What happens if a CICA rape claim is made out of time? For expert guidance on making a CICA rape claim on a no win, no fee basis, contact…

We provide free legal guidance on making a rape claim through the government's CICA scheme. Rape Crisis is reporting a rise in the number of enquiries it receives, with…

Recovering compensation for victims of abuse, including historic abuse. We specialise in claiming compensation for victims of abuse. In this short case study we look at a 'historic abuse' claim…

Victims of crime can benefit from appointing a specialist lawyer to help them applying for a review of a CICA award, but it is important not to delay. Contact…

The CICA claim scheme excludes awards of compensation where an applicant has unspent convictions which resulted in a custodial or community service sentence. Lawyer Liz Duncan reviews an unsuccessful…

Criminal injury solicitors: Court allows historic sex abuse victim to pursue claim Abuse lawyer Liz Duncan welcomes an important court ruling which allows survivors of historic sex abuse to…

Important CICA domestic violence ruling. For a free consultation with one of our top rated lawyers about claiming CICA domestic violence compensation, contact us by phone or email in…

The CICA has ruled that a 28-year-old man who was born severely disabled following the incest rape of his mother does have the right to seek an award of…

Solicitor, Lee Dawkins, says that sex abuse victims should not be made to suffer twice for the crimes committed against them The CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority) has hit…

For expert guidance on disputing CICA compensation awards contact our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0446 or email us at [email protected] When a CICA application is submitted, the…

Successful CICA appeal in a case that was originally ruled to have been made out of time. When the CICA rejected our client's application for being out of time,…