If you've been the victim of a crime, you can apply for compensation for the injuries you suffered, which is known as Criminal Injuries Compensation (CIC). KCLS might be able to help you with your claim for CIC, but if you want to claim a personal injury, you will be referred on to a different agency.
You may be eligible for CIC where:
An offender has been convicted
An offender is charged with an offence, but it does not go any further
You have reported the offence to police, but no person has been charged
An offender is acquitted, but you believe another person committed the offence
An offender is not mentally fit to stand trial or is acquitted due to unsoundness of mind
You have three years from the date of the incident to apply for CIC.
You can claim for physical injuries, mental and psychological injuries, loss of income, loss of future earnings and any expenses incurred by you as a result of the injuries.
Case Study: Anna
Anna came to KCLS for advice on a Criminal Injury Compensation claim. During her conversation with the lawyer, Anna talked about how her mental health was affected by the offence. Anna told the lawyer that she was facing financial hardship without an income, and that this was adding to the distress she was experiencing.
KCLS contacted Anna’s super company to check if she had income protection insurance. The super company confirmed Anna had income protection and could make a claim.
KCLS helped Anna make a claim, and she received payment to cover four months of lost wages. KCLS also gave Anna contact details for local psychological services and discussed how having a mental health plan can help reduce gap fees.