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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 about the options you have. Call us on 0333 888 0446

Survey highlights the need for more help with CICA claims. We offer help with CICA claims and are usually able to work on a No Win – No Fee basis. Contact our free CICA helpline on 0333 888 0446 or send

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 without consent. Ms R had been in a long-term relationship with her partner when she began