CICA - Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

Who are the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority?

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a government organisation. They are responsible for providing victims of injury sustained as a result of criminal actions with compensation. This compensation is awarded through a scheme known as ‘The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme’.

Applying for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

Individuals are free to apply to the scheme without seeking legal representation. However, many clients choose to work with our specialist lawyers as they are experts in understanding the processes required to be successful in making a claim to The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. To find out how we can help you, please >Click here.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority process

For those who choose who choose to instruct Serious Law to apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority on their behalf need not worry about the number of processes involved in the scheme.

Those applying directly will need to complete 13 pages of documentation including a full account of the incident. The process then typically takes around 12 months. This is not the case for those who choose Serious Law to act as we usually secure compensation in around 6 – 8 months. Those applying directly will then need to manage the full process over this period and collect and submit all additional evidence required by The Criminal Injury Compensation Authority for additional areas such as loss of earnings compensation. To find out how we can help you, please >Click here.

Using Serious Law’s help when applying to The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

We are experts in helping those who instruct us to claim compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

We ensure that our clients are free from the workload of completing documentation and tracking the progress of their case. Our expertise ensures that our clients receive maximum compensation is as shorter timescale as possible. We offer a range of additional services including financial assistance and rehabilitation services that would not be available to those who choose to apply direct to The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. To find out how we can help you, please >Click here.