The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme sets fixed tariff awards based on the nature of your injuries, the treatment you received, and your recovery process. To give you a clearer idea of how much compensation you might be entitled to, we offer a helpful compensation calculator.
Under the CICA scheme, awards may be payable for a variety of injuries, including physical injuries like burns, fractures, and scarring; sexual assault (including rape and domestic violence); psychological trauma; and fatal injuries.
Choose the broad category that matches your injury below. Each category covers a different set of CICA compensation rules.
We help victims of crime apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority on a No win no fee basis. This means there are no upfront costs and you pay our fee only if your claim succeeds.
| Our fee: | typically 25% inclusive VAT of the award. |
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| Timescale: | most claims take 6-18 months, handled by our experienced legal team under solicitor supervision. Timescales vary depending on the circumstances of the case and the Authority. |
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