Types of Claims

  • Animal Attacks.
  • Child Abuse Claims.
  • Children's Claims
  • Fatal Criminal Injury Claims
  • Hit and Run Claims
  • Mental and Psychological Injuries
  • Pub, Club and Bar Assaults
  • Racial Assaults
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Sexual and Physical Abuse Claims
  • Uninsured Car Accidents

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About Us

CICA claim is a trading style of Free Citizens Advice Limited. CICA claims is a claims management company specialising in CICA Claims.
We are based in London and deal with CICA criminal injuries compensation claims on a no win - no fee basis nationwide. We pride ourselves on being sensitive, approachable and speaking plain English. We recognise that the legal process is complicated and sometimes slow-moving, so we do everything we can to make things as easy as possible.
We are happy to talk things through with you on a no-obligation basis.
We operate a free CICA helpline which you can call at any time for free legal guidance on making a CICA claim and the funding options available.
When you are ready to start your CICA claim you can do so by simply calling us on 0128 484 8646 or sending an email to claims@cicaclaim.co.uk

CICA Compensation

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Can I make a CICA compensation claim?

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, or CICA, administers a Government funded scheme to compensate victims of violent crime in Great Britain.
Claimants can submit a CICA application themselves, but it often pays to retain an experienced solicitor who can improve the prospects of both obtaining a compensation award and maximising the amount of compensation payable.

Here is a summary of the key elements of a CICA compensation claim:

  • For criminal injuries compensation to be payable the incident must have been reported to the police as soon as reasonably practicable.
  • The application must be made within two years of the incident; unless you are under 18 or there are good reasons for delay, such as in the case of sexual abuse or assault
  • Awards can be refused or reduced based on the victim's conduct or their unspent convictions
  • The maximum award is £500,000
  • Payments for injuries are made in accordance with a tariff and include both physical and mental injuries
  • Payments can be made for up to 3 separate criminal injuries

    • Payments can also be made for:

    • i) Loss of earnings
    • ii) Special expenses, such as care
    • iii) Bereavement and dependency in fatal cases
  • The CICA will not pay an applicant's legal costs
  • Applications can be reopened, and further payments made where appropriate
  • Reviews and appeals are also possible
  • A "crime of violence" includes sexual assault and threats of violence.

When you are ready to start your CICA claim you can do so by simply calling us on 0128 484 8646 or sending an email to claims@cicaclaim.co.uk

NO WIN NO FEE

No Win, No Fee CICA claims: Nothing to pay if you don't receive compensation.
Because the CICA criminal injuries compensation scheme does not pay the victim's legal costs, we operate a No Win, No Fee CICA funding scheme. Our No Win, No Fee CICA funding gives you financial security and offers you the peace of mind of knowing that if you do not receive compensation, you will not owe us a penny.
We are only paid if you win your No Win, No Fee CICA compensation claim. The legal fees will be deducted direct from your compensation and will be no more than 25% incl VAT of your award.
If you do not receive CICA compensation, then we will not charge you for the legal work we have carried out on your behalf and you will owe nothing.
When you are ready to start your CICA claim you can do so by simply calling us on 0128 484 8646 or sending an email to claims@cicaclaim.co.uk

Abuse Claims

CICA Abuse, Rape and Sexual Assault Claims We deal with abuse, rape and sexual assault claims sensitively, discreetly and confidentially.
We appreciate that it is sometimes difficult for victims of abuse to confront their experiences and we are therefore always happy to take things one step at a time, at your own pace.
Our expertise in the area of abuse compensation enables us to deal with objections from the CICA relating to issues such as time limits and delays. This can be particularly important where historic abuse is concerned as was the case in this claim where Elizabeth Duncan's clever detective work paid off.

Although the CICA scheme requires applications to be made within two years of the incident being reported, time limits are often extended in cases of sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault, so please do not let worries about delay put you off making a claim.

CICA abuse, rape and sexual assault claims can be dealt with on a No Win, No Fee basis, so you should not let fear of legal costs deter you from appointing a specialist solicitor to fight your case for you .     

We can maximise compensation awards. In one recent case a client's award was increased by over £300,000 as a result of our involvement.

CICA abuse, rape and sexual assault claims can be dealt with on a No Win, No Fee basis, so you should not let fear of legal costs deter you from appointing a specialist solicitor to fight your case for you.
When you are ready to start your CICA claim you can do so by simply calling us on 0128 484 8646 or sending an email to claims@cicaclaim.co.uk

ASSAULT CLAIMS.

Criminal injuries assault claims
We deal with criminal injuries assault claims nationwide on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Many compensation claims submitted to the CICA are from victims of assault.
The CICA scheme awards compensation to victims of violent crime. Criminal injuries assault claims can result in injury compensation ranging from £1,000 to £250,000, depending upon the severity of your injuries. Loss of earnings and other expenses can also be recovered up to a maximum of £250,000. The combined amount of compensation payable under the CICA scheme is therefore £500,000.
Although victims of crime can submit a CICA application themselves, it often pays to retain a specialist solicitor. We can maximise the prospects of an award being made. Our efforts can also have a direct impact on the amount of compensation paid. One of our clients had their award increased by over £170,000 when we reopened the case for them.
We can deal with criminal injuries assault claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means that if you are not awarded compensation then you do not have to pay us a penny.
So, if you have been the victim of violent crime and would like further information about criminal injuries assault claims then call our specialist CICA compensation helpline for free legal advice and details of our No Win – No Fee funding scheme.

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When you are ready to start your CICA claim you can do so by simply calling us on 0128 484 8646 or sending an email to claims@cicaclaim.co.uk

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Vehicle Claims

CICA and MIB Vehicle Claims
Compensation claims can be made to the CICA where injury results from the use of a vehicle with intent to cause injury.
If a vehicle was involved but there was no intent to cause injury, then compensation may be available from another body, known as the Motor Insurers Bureau, or MIB.
The MIB compensates victims of:

  • Uninsured drivers.
  • Untraced drivers (sometimes known as "hit and run" incidents)

If you are injured in a road traffic accident as a driver, passenger or pedestrian then give us a call and we will advise, free of charge, whether you are likely to be entitled to compensation under either the CICA or MIB schemes.
When you are ready to start your CICA claim you can do so by simply calling us on 0128 484 8646 or sending an email to claims@cicaclaim.co.uk