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Criminal Injuries

If you have suffered injury as a result of being a victim of violent crime, you may be entitled to compensation under the 'Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority' scheme.


You may be eligible for compensation if:

  • You have been physically or psychologically injured as a result of a violent crime within the last two years
  • Your parent, child, husband, wife or partner died as a result of a violent crime within the last two years
  • You have a close relationship with another person who has been the victim of a vliolent crime within the last two years and you were present when the crime took place causing psychological injury
  • The crime took place in England, Scotland or Wales
  • The crime was reported to the police within 48 hours after it happened (unless there are good reasons not to have reported within this timeframe)


Bridge McFarland will be pleased to assist you in recovering compensation under the CICA scheme.

External Link:   Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority