CICA TARIFFS - CRIMINAL INJURY COMPENSATION PAYOUT
Assessment of payments by the Criminal Injury Compensation Authority (CICA) is now determined by fixed CICA tariffs that dictate the criminal injury compensation scheme payout for almost every type of injury. There are 20 CICA tariff bands ranging from £1,000 up to £250,000 each containing a list of specific injuries that qualify for an award within the band. The regulations currently in place were implemented in 1995 and amendments were applied in 2001. Applications for compensation are initially considered and may be reviewed by CICA claims officers. If the need arises, particularly where there is a dispute as to the appropriate tariff band, a more senior officer may further review the claim. Moreover, appeals about criminal injury compensation payouts can be submitted to the Appeals Panel, which is an independent entity, the members of which are appointed by the Secretary of State.
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Awards
CICA tariff scheme payouts include:-
- fatality £10,000
- multiple facial fractures £10,000
- rape £7,500
- loss of one eye £25,000
- fractured Jaw £5,000
- displaced broken nose £2,000
- loss of one tooth £1,500
- fractured rib £1,000
- fractured tibia £3,000
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Motor Vehicles
There are some categories of incidents that cause injury that do not qualify for an award under the CICA tariff scheme. Injuries caused by motor accidents are not qualified for claims unless the vehicle was intentionally used to cause injury. Similarly, dog bites are not covered unless the animal was intentionally used to injure or attempt to injure the victim.
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Qualifying Injuries
Personal injuries that do qualify under the criminal injury compensation scheme pay scale include :-
- violent crimes including arson and poisoning
- arrest or attempted arrest of a suspect or alleged suspect
- lending assistance to a police officer carrying out his duties
- taking action to prevent an offence
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Fatal Injury
In the case of the death of an assault victim compensation may be paid out to a dependant and to specified close relatives. Compensation can be claimed even if the assailant has not been apprehended or convicted of a criminal offence. Compensation for loss of earnings can be claimed after 28 weeks of inability to work - periods less than that will not qualify. A claim can be made for other expenses such as private healthcare, special equipment and personal care.
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Restricting Factors
Assessment of a claim's value is carried out by applying the CICA tariffs wherein each individual injury has a value. For multiple claims the worst three injuries are evaluated, with the second and third being discounted by a set percentage prior to the addition of all three amounts to determine the final award. In certain cases, reduction or refusal of an award may be applied particularly if the claimant does not fully cooperate with the authorities or if he has "unspent" criminal convictions. Other factors which may affect an award include the claimant's behaviour prior to, during, and after the incident.
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No Win No Fee Solicitors
If you decide to use our legal services to make a claim, you can rest assured that the advice you will receive is accurate and objective. You will be told of your chances of success as well as the estimated value of your claim. We pride ourselves in being client oriented and assure you of professional service. Our specialist personal injury solicitors deal with claims using a risk free no win no fee scheme. If the claim proves unsuccessful, you will not be charged one penny. For free advice with no further obligation just call the helpline or send in the completed contact form.
In the case of CICA claims terms will vary and in the case of MIB claims terms may vary.