Last Updated On 5th August 2025. In our guide, we discuss criminal injury compensation claims and offer you some examples of CICA payouts. If you were looking for a criminal injuries compensation calculator, you will find this guide useful.

Being a victim of a violent crime can have a serious impact on your quality of life. If the crime has left you with injuries, this could affect you for years to come; in some instances, the effects might be permanent.

If you have been the victim of a crime that has left you with injuries, then you may be able to claim compensation from the CICA – the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. Here, our guide tells you all you need to know about making this type of compensation claim, including how much compensation you could be entitled to.

You can speak to our criminal injury solicitors for free legal advice if you have a question or want to know how a compensation calculator works. All you have to do is get in touch in any of the following ways:

• By calling us on 0800 073 8804
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Key Takeaways On Criminal Injuries Compensation

If you’d like to learn more about claiming criminal injury compensation, why not watch our video below which offers all of the key and most important information:

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1. Criminal Injuries Compensation Calculator: Examples Of CICA Payouts
2. What Can Special Expenses Cover In A CICA Claim?
3. When Could You Be Eligible To Claim For Criminal Injuries Compensation?
4. What Evidence Can Support Criminal Injury Claims?
5. Can I Still Claim Through The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tariff If No One Is Convicted?
6. Examples of CICA Claims
7. How Long Will My Criminal Injury Claim Take To Settle?
8. How Can Our Solicitors Help With Your Criminal Injury Claim?
9. Helpful Links

Criminal Injuries Compensation Calculator: Examples Of CICA Payouts

In this section, we examine examples of CICA payouts that are awarded in the event of successful criminal injury claims. CICA compensation is awarded as per the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 tariff of injury.

The Scheme factors in both the physical and mental impacts of criminal injuries. We have included some CICA compensation amounts in the list below. Since the tariff is fixed, you will be awarded the exact amount listed for your injury.

Compensation Amounts

• Multiple Very Severe Injuries with Special Expenses and Loss of Earnings – Potentially, up to £500,000 (this is a guide, not a fixed tariff figure).
• Major Paralysis involving severe hemiplegia – £110,000
• Moderate Brain Damage with a significant degree of dependence on others and other issues like a reduced ability to work – £82,000
• One Dominant Arm being paralysed or losing function – £44,00
• Injuries Causing Deafness in both ears permanently – £44,000
• The Loss of One Leg below the knee – £33,000
• One Eye is lost – £27,000
• Moderately Disabling Mental Injury that is permanent – £19,000
• Severe Burns to the head and neck – £16,500
• Fractured or Dislocated hip – £11,000
• A Strained Neck causing permanent and seriously disabling injury – £11,000.

In cases where more than one injury has been sustained, the multiple injuries formula will be applied as follows:

• 100% of the tariff amount for the highest value injury.
• 30% for the next highest.
• 15% for the third highest.

This list can be used in place of a criminal injuries compensation calculator.

While the Scheme only allows for a maximum of 3 injuries to be compensated, additional payments under a separate tariff can be made in cases where the victim has become pregnant, lost a foetus or contracted an STI resulting from the violent crime.

Reach out to our advisors today to inquire further about claiming CICA compensation or for a free assessment of your eligibility.

What Can Special Expenses Cover In A CICA Claim?

When making a claim through the CICA for your criminal injuries, your compensation could also include special expenses. Special expenses could compensate you for the following:

• Any equipment that you required as a physical aid and was damaged during the incident, such as hearing aids.
• Any equipment you require to live with your injuries; examples include a wheelchair.
• Home modifications to help you cope with your injury.
• Care costs relating to meal prep or bodily functions.
• A loss of earnings if you have not been able to work for more than 28 full weeks.

Contact an advisor anytime if you think of a question about claiming compensation through the CICA. Our team is available to answer your queries regarding criminal injury claims. They could also offer you free legal advice regarding your specific claim.

When Could You Be Eligible To Claim For Criminal Injuries Compensation?

You may be eligible to make a claim for criminal injury compensation through the CICA. The CICA administer the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 as a means of providing the victims of violent crimes with an avenue of claiming compensation.

However, to be eligible to make a claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority for compensation, you must meet the below criteria:

1. You must have been injured in a crime of violence. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Scheme defines incidents of what qualifies as a crime of violence; some examples include sexual assault and an attack.
2. The incident must have taken place in England, Wales, Scotland or another relevant place. For example, this could be a ship registered to any of these countries.
3. You must have reported the incident to the police.
4. You must make your claim within the relevant time limit. We will discuss what this is later on in the guide.

To find out if you could be eligible to proceed with a criminal injury claim through the CICA, you can contact our advisors today.

Claiming Compensation For Death Due To A Violent Crime

In some circumstances, you may be able to claim through CICA for the death of a loved one due to a violent crime. This can apply to:

• A spouse, partner, civil partner, parent or child of the deceased
• Financial dependents
• Physical dependents

If you have any questions regarding whether you could claim compensation for the death of a loved one, please contact one of our experienced advisors. They can let you know if you are eligible to proceed and help you to use our CICA calculator.

Criminal Injury Compensation – How Long Do I Have To Claim?

The CICA imposes a limitation period on compensation claims. You will generally be expected to start your claim within 2 years of your assault, unless you can present evidence of exceptional circumstances for not having done so.

A CICA claim that is being made on behalf a minor will not be subject to this time limit. The time limit will only begin to apply when the minor in question turns 18. They will have two years from this point to start their claim, unless it is a claim for historic sexual abuse. These claims can be started within two years of when the assault is first reported to the police. They will be allowed to do this at any point in their lives.

If you are seeking criminal injury compensation through the CICA, you should reach out to one of our advisers to learn more about the exceptions that could apply to your claim, or the expenses you could be able to claim back.

What Evidence Can Support Criminal Injury Claims?

To make a valid criminal injury claim, you must provide evidence that can support your case. When seeking a CICA payout, you may be asked to provide the following:

• Your crime reference number that confirms that the incident you’re claiming for has been reported to the police.
• Proof that the crime occurred in Great Britain, or another qualifying location (like a ship registered to a British nation).
• Evidence that the residency requirements to claim for criminal injuries align with your status.
• Medical records that can confirm your injuries are compensated under the Scheme.

If you arrange to have a criminal injury solicitor support your potential claim, then they can assist with gathering the evidence you require. For more advice about gathering evidence, or other aspects of criminal injury claims, such as examples of CICA payouts, contact our advisors for free today.

Can I Still Claim Through The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tariff If No One Is Convicted?

It is possible to claim compensation, even if no one is convicted or arrested for the crime. A CICA payout, as determined by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tariff, is awarded to blameless victims of crime, so whether or not your attacker is convicted, it does not impact your eligibility to claim criminal injury compensation. 

In some cases, you may even be able to claim although you didn’t press charges at all.

However, you will need to meet the eligibility requirements discussed earlier in this article if you would like to claim via the CICA for a psychological injury or any other type of injury. If you are unsure about your eligibility to make a criminal injury claim, our advisors can clarify for you free of charge. Get in touch whenever is suitable for you.

Examples of CICA Claims

People looking to use a criminal injuries compensation calculator for examples of CICA payouts could be doing so for one of many reasons. Among the crimes that commonly lead to a criminal injury claim are:

• Actual Bodily Harm (ABH). An example of an ABH claim is if you were assaulted in the course of a robbery and injured.
• Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and even more serious assaults, including attempted murder.
• Arson that causes serious burns or other injuries.
• Sexual abuse or assault. Domestic abuse survivors could also make a claim for their injuries.

If you’ve suffered injury as the victim of a crime, you may be able to seek compensation. Check out a CICA calculator for guidance on CICA compensation amounts, or call us today for a detailed review of your potential case and what you could be awarded if you claim.

How Long Will My Criminal Injury Claim Take To Settle?

In general, the CICA aims to assess each case within 12 months of submission. However, this is not a guarantee. The CICA has a large number of claims to assess at any given time. Calculating criminal compensation payouts is a highly individualised process, as each payout needs to account for the specific circumstances the claimant experienced. 

The time frame of your case may be affected by:

• The need for further medical information- Sometimes, the CICA will need to seek the opinions of medical authorities to confirm the extent of the injuries that have been sustained. It may take some time for medical professionals to provide the information.
• The response time of the police- The CICA may need to contact the police regarding the crime. They cannot control how long it takes the police to respond. 
• How severe your injuries are- It can be difficult for the CICA to determine the appropriate level of compensation if your medical treatment is ongoing. 

However, the CICA may award an interim payment if it is appropriate. This is essentially a payment that some are eligible to receive before the case has been completely assessed. 

Speak to our advisors to find out if you can proceed with the support of one of our solicitors. They can also use a criminal injuries compensation calculator to estimate what your compensation could cover.

How Can Our Solicitors Help With Your Criminal Injury Claim?

Now that we have explained how to use our criminal injuries compensation calculator, you want to know about the next steps. There are many law firms out there that could help you make a claim, so why work with Legal Expert? Our solicitors have already helped clients to recover over £80 million in compensation. They have helped clients by:

• Taking an empathetic and client-focused approach to law, ensuring that you are not left with unanswered questions
• Offering advice that is tailored to the specific circumstances of your claim 
• Handling the negotiation of your compensation
• Using their experience to handle the claim
• Offering to represent eligible clients through No Win No Fee contracts (as we explain further in the next section)

Claiming Criminal Injury Compensation With A No Win No Fee Lawyer

If you are making a claim for criminal injury compensation, one of our experienced lawyers could help you. They have years of experience handling various types of criminal injury claims. Additionally, one could offer to work with you under a type of No Win No Fee arrangement called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

With this type of contract, you won’t incur any upfront or ongoing fees. If your lawyer is successful with your claim, they will take a success fee from you. The success fee is a legally limited percentage of your compensation. However, if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not need to pay for their services.

Contact our advisors today to discuss your claim or for further examples of the CICA payouts. They could also connect you with one of our solicitors if they think you might have an eligible claim.

To speak with an advisor:

• Fill in our contact us form.
• Call 0800 073 8804
• Use our live chat.

Helpful Links

Below, you can learn more about CICA claims via our other guides:

• Can victims of revenge porn make a claim?
• How to claim for a road rage attack
• Rape victim claims

We hope our examples of CICA payouts have been useful and the claims process is a little clearer to you now. If you have any questions in relation to using a criminal injuries compensation calculator, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.