Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims

David Gray Solicitors LLP are instructed on a daily basis to pursue CICA claims. We can advise on straightforward applications, abuse claims and claims for children, as well as review applications and the appeals process. Many organisations within the area refer clients to us for CICA advice because we are known for our expertise in this area. We help hundreds of clients to receive compensation, ranging from £1,000 to over £175,000.

David Gray Solicitors LLP have a contract with the Legal Services Commission to offer Legal Aid for CICA claims. If you qualify for free legal advice (use the eligibility calculator here) then it will cost you nothing for our service.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a government organisation which was set up to compensate blameless victims of violent crime. In order to make an application for CICA compensation, you must:

  • Have been injured in an act of violence in England, Scotland or Wales
  •  Have reported the matter to the police. However, an offender does not necessarily have to have been convicted of, or even charged, with that crime
  •  Have required medical treatment as a result of your injury
  •  Have co-operated with the police throughout their investigations
  •  Make an application for CICA compensation within two years of the date of the incident

The CICA compensate you for any injuries that you have suffered. They can also provide compensation for any loss of earnings or costs you have incurred as a result of the injury if you were unable to work for more than 28 weeks from the date of the accident.

Our team can guide you through the process for applying for CICA compensation, and advise you as to whether any offer made by the CICA is fair. We often advise people on their appeal rights when either they or a charity have completed the initial application but are unsure whether the CICA decision is fair. By instructing us to start with, you avoid the need to transfer to us part way through your application.

Contact Us
For further advice or to arrange an appointment to see one of our specialists:

Call: 0191 232 9547 and ask for the Civil Department or

Email: civilteam@davidgray.co.uk or

Why not click here to fill in our online form and start your claim today?

Civil Law Department Team


Clare Routledge
Head of Department
Paula Harris
Solicitor
Emma Morris
Solicitor 

Sukhi Patter
Trainee Solicitor		    

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