If you have been the victim of an unprovoked assault then you may be able to recover compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board which is a government scheme designed to compensate the victims of crime.
You could have been an innocent bystander walking along a pavement when set upon by youths mistaking you for someone else. Alternatively you could have been standing at a queue in a bank when robbers tried to rob it. In more extreme cases you could have been the victim of sexual violence either at home or in a children’s home many years ago.
We will guide you through the process and advise what we can do on your behalf to claim the compensation that you are rightfully entitled to recover via this government scheme as a victim of crime.
Please note that you must have reported the incident to the police within 6 months of the assault otherwise your claim is likely to fail and you must have co-operated with them to bring a prosecution against your assailant.
If neither of these occur then it is likely your claim may be unsuccessful.
However do not despair if one or other of these conditions have not occurred then do not give up as it may still be worth your while consulting with us first before you decide not to claim. We can still help you.
