Criminal Compensation
If you have been assaulted or been a victim of crime you have the right to claim compensation against your injuries. Our team of criminal injury solicitors will be able to guide you through your compensation claim whilst assisting you to find the right support and rehabilitation, whether your attacker is caught - convicted or not.
Since the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority was launched it has paid out more than £3 billion in compensation. This makes it the largest and most generous of its type in the world.
Types of Criminal Injury Claims:
- Mugging
- Assault and attack
- Physical abuse
- Rape
- Sexual abuse
- Murder
- Any other criminal attack with the intention of harming you
Who can make a claim?
- Someone who has sustained a criminal injury
- Relatives. In some cases, a relative of the victim can claim of their behalf
- An applicant on behalf of a deceased victim of a criminal injury.
Compensation:
As well as claiming for the injury, in certain cases, where the applicant suffers financial loss, this can be claimed for too.
Time Restrictions
It is vital that you report the incident to the police as quickly as possible, co-operating fully with their enquiries. There are also time restrictions on when you can make a claim for a criminal injury.
Guardian First deals with criminal injuries daily. We understand, and never forget, how distressing it can be to continue your daily routine. Our team of specialists will lead you through the practical demands of the legal process whilst offering you support and guidance as needed.
Guardian First can help you claim compensation
To claim financial compensation for your accident call Guardian First free on 0800 652 7075 and speak to one of our Claim Specialists, or if you prefer, complete our online form and we’ll get in touch at a time that suits you.
