Jane Matthews
Director
Criminal Injuries Claims (CICA)
If you are the survivor of a violent crime, you may be entitled to compensation.
If you are the survivor of a violent crime, you may be entitled to compensation via the Government funded Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICA).
The effects of physical, psychological and sexual abuse can have far reaching implications. Whilst we cannot change what has happened in the past, we will endeavour to ensure you receive compensation that can enable you to move forward, seek any required support and rebuild your life.
Through the CICA scheme, survivors can claim for acts of abuse and psychological injuries suffered as well as loss of earnings.
Claims are made to the Government scheme and do not involve the perpetrator of the crime, so claims can be made in confidence without the worry of having further contact with the perpetrator/s.
What is a CICA claim?
This is a Government funded scheme designed to compensate blameless survivors of violent crime in England, Scotland and Wales.
A ‘crime of violence’ is defined as either:
- A physical attack
- An act or omission of a violent nature that causes physical injury to a person
- A threat against a person, causing fear of immediate violence in circumstances that would cause a person of reasonable firmness to be put in such fear
- Sexual assaultÂ
- Arson or fire-raising
If you have been subjected to any of the above you may be able to make a claim. The types of payments which are made include:
- Injury Payments (for the acts of the abuse and psychological injuries)
- Loss of Earnings Payments
- Special Expenses Payments
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How can Jordans Solicitors help?
Jordans have experience in dealing with a wide range of Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme applications and we have a dedicated abuse department that specialise in these cases.
Our expert team of lawyers are here to provide support and guidance at a very difficult time. They can explain the legal technicalities of the scheme and maximise the award that you may be entitled to.
If you believe you are the survivor of a crime of violence, speak to a member of our team today on our dedicated department number 0800 9555 094.Â
It would be helpful (though not essential) to have to hand when you call your Unique Police Crime Reference Number, the name of the police station you reported to and the name of the officer who dealt with your incident. However if you do not have any of these , we can still assist.Â
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Johnny Kaye
Johnny dealt with my CICA claim. He was so understanding, kind and professional. Thank you so much!
Jordans Abuse Team
Many thanks to Jordans Solicitors for providing a very comprehensive overview of criminal injuries compensation and civil claims for our team of ISVAs at a women's organisation based in London. All our ISVAs gave positive feedback of the training afterwards and said it would greatly help the women they’re supporting. We would highly recommend!
Jane Matthews
Jane always kept me up to date on the progress of my claim from start to finish.
Johnny Kaye
I have to say the service delivered by Johnny Kaye who has been my point of contact has been second to none. A very important part of this service has been for me someone who is compassionate understanding, friendly that’s honest about what they can do and respectful of my personal challenges.
Jane Matthews
I can’t express enough how amazing you and your team have been in resolving my claim. The outcome was more than I could have hoped for. Finally it will give me closure.
Johnny Kaye
They have been thorough, professional and simply awesome. It might have been a long road we were on but every time I phoned for updates someone was always happy to comply. Having nothing but my best interests in the forefront.. we won! And it was so worth the wait.
Jane Matthews
Very good solicitor dealt with a very sensitive case for me I found them caring and there to listen and give sound advice and got a fair result. Would highly recommend.
Johnny Kaye
It was a particularly delicate matter and Johnny dealt with us and other parties in a sympathetic and professional way, and explained the whole process so we understood what was happening and what was expected from us. We highly recommend Jordans Solicitors.
Jane Matthews
I would like to thank you for your hard work and support during this difficult time you have been outstanding.
Johnny Kaye
Johnny Kaye represented and advised me in regards to compensation through the HIA Redress Board. He was knowledgeable polite and patient throughout the whole process! It made what I thought may be a stressful process anything but.
Jane Matthews
Jane Matthews was very helpful in all aspects of my case and is highly recommended.
Johnny Kaye
The work you have done for me, and indeed many others, has been exemplary, I would certainly recommend to anyone who needs your help. Your professionalism, dedication and integrity are beyond reproach. Every member of staff I have dealt, including you, have been extremely helpful and friendly.
Jane Matthews
I am satisfied with my outcome and I would like to thank you all for the professional service I received, especially from Jane Matthews. She was so clever and wise, a true brief, straight and to the point.
Johnny Kaye
Thank you for everything you’ve done, you’ve been amazing.
Jane Matthews
Jane Matthews was very helpful in all aspects of my case and is highly recommended.
Johnny Kaye
I would recommend Jordan's Solicitors to any client who needs their assistance. They provide excellent services, in a highly professional and respectful manner. I am extremely happy with his work and advice on my behalf.
Johnny Kaye
From the day we first reached out for help, Johnny Kaye and his team, took such good care of me, he would send emails keeping us up to date at all times.
Johnny Kaye
Excellent service couldn't be more pleased kept me informed every step of the way special thank you to Johnny kaye got to be 5 stars
Johnny Kaye
Johnny has always replied to any email i have sent promptly. At the start of this process i was sending several emails a day submitting evidence to support my claim.
