CICA compensation: Don’t miss your second chance to claim People who have previously been prevented from applying for CICA compensation by the ‘same roof’ rule now have until 12 June 2021 in which to make a claim Background to the same
Do I need a solicitor to claim CICA compensation?
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 application yourself if you wish and this is what we recommend
Injured by nightclub bouncers
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 contact our free legal helpline for a case assessment and details
Clever detective work by lawyer wins CICA compensation claim
A clever piece of detective work by us wins CICA compensation for a victim of historic abuse Real life case study of how we recovered CICA compensation for victim of historic abuse and overcame evidential obstacles by using clever detective
Making a rape victim compensation scheme claim out of time
Rape victim compensation scheme: Real life case study If you need guidance on making a rape victim compensation scheme claim then contact us for a free case assessment on 0333 888 0446 or send an email to us in confidence at
CICA rape claim
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 our confidential helpline for a free case assessment. Call freephone
Making a rape claim
Rape Crisis is reporting a rise in the number of enquiries it receives, with calls to its helpline now approaching nearly 4,000 a week. The level of specialist support provided by the organisation to victims of rape and sexual violence
Compensation for victims of abuse – a case study of a historic abuse claim
We specialise in claiming compensation for victims of abuse. In this short case study we look at a ‘historic abuse’ claim that we dealt with, in which the victim received compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority many years after
Applying for a review of a CICA award
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 our free helpline on 0333 888 0446 or email us at
CICA claim news: No compensation for applicants with unspent convictions
The CICA claim scheme excludes awards of compensation where an applicant has an unspent conviction which resulted in a custodial or community service sentence. Lawyer Liz Duncan reviews an unsuccessful challenge by three applicants. The CICA’s policy to deny compensation to