By Jade Remy. Last Updated 15th April 2025. In this guide, we will provide you with examples of CICA payouts for different types of injuries. We will look at the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority and the eligibility criteria that apply to making a claim through them.

Additionally, we will discuss the evidence you need to start a claim through them. We will also explain the time limits you must stick to when starting your claim.

The CICA can handle various types of claims for those who have been criminally injured. Some examples of the claims they could deal with include:

  • Sexual abuse.
  • Physical assault.
  • Historical abuse.
  • Domestic violence.

If you would like to discuss your claim further, you can get in touch with our friendly team of advisors. They could offer you free advice about your claim, as well as answer any of the questions you may have.

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  1. Examples Of CICA Payouts For Criminal Injury Claims
  2. Criteria To Claim CICA Payouts
  3. What Evidence Do I Need For A Criminal Injury Claim?
  4. How Long Does The CICA Claims Process Take?
  5. Making CICA Claims With A No Win No Fee Solicitor
  6. Find Further Examples Of CICA Payouts For Criminal Injury Claims In Our Guides

Examples Of CICA Payouts For Criminal Injury Claims

A successful CICA claim could have a value of up to £500,000.

When making a claim via the CICA, you can be awarded compensation that takes into account the injuries you have suffered. If you are wondering, ‘how much compensation for criminal injuries can I claim?‘, we have provided some examples of CICA payouts for different types of injuries below.

These figures have been taken from the tariff of injuries set out in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. Your injuries will be valued in line with this tariff when making a claim via the CICA.

Please note that the top row of this table isn’t from the CICA tariff.

InjuryNotesTariff
Multiple Serious Injuries Plus Financial ExpensesCompensation for suffering multiple serious injuries and the financial losses they have caused, such as medical expenses.Up to £500,000
Very serious brain injuryLittle to no response to environment and language function. £250,000
Loss of sightBoth eyes.£110,000
ArmLoss of the non-dominant arm.£33,000
LegOne leg has become paralysed.£27,000
Sexual Assault of a person of any age.Sexual assault which results in serious internal bodily injuries.£22,000
Finger & ThumbLoss of one thumb.£16,500
Minor brain damageLasting 6 months to 2 years.£16,500
ElbowsDislocation of both elbows.£11,000
Fractured armsFractures of both arms with continuing disability.£11,000

You could also claim for multiple injuries through the CICA under the multiple injuries formula, which means that you will receive the following compensation:

  1. 100% for the highest-valued injury.
  2. 30% for the second most highly or equally valued injury.
  3. 15% for the third most highly or equally valued injury.

You may also be able to claim compensation from a different tariff that is not subjected to this formula if you have contracted an STI, lost a foetus or became pregnant as a result of a crime of violence.

Examples Of CICA Payouts For Special Expenses

Additionally, you could be awarded compensation for any special expenses you have incurred. Some examples of special expenses you could be compensated for include:

  • Home adaptations that you needed to cope with your injury, such as a stair lift or ramp.
  • Any equipment that was damaged in the incident that you relied on as a physical aid, e.g. your hearing aids or glasses.
  • Care costs that relate to your bodily functions or preparing food.
  • Any equipment you need to cope with your injury, such as a specially adapted car.

All of these costs must have directly resulted from your injury and must be necessary and reasonable. Furthermore, they cannot be available, from anywhere else, for free.

Examples Of CICA Payouts For Loss Of Earnings

You could also claim back a loss of earnings as part of your claim. However, you must be able to show that you were unable to work for 28 full weeks after the incident. If you can, you will then be compensated from the 29th week onwards for your loss of earnings.

Contact one of our advisors today if you would like some examples of CICA payouts for different types of criminal injuries. They could also help you with any questions you may have about claiming criminal injury compensation.

Criteria To Claim CICA Payouts

Before we provide examples of CICA payouts, let us explain who could be eligible to claim compensation via the CICA.

To be able to begin a criminal injury claim via the CICA, you must show that you meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. You must’ve been injured in a violent crime. Sexual assault, arson, an attack and threat of attack are some examples the CICA Scheme define as a crime of violence.
  2. The incident must’ve taken place in Great Britain (England, Wales or Scotland). Or, it must have taken place in another relevant place, such as a ship registered in one of these countries.
  3. You must’ve reported the crime to the police.
  4. Your claim must be made within the correct time limit. We will discuss this in more depth in another section.

To learn more about CICA payouts, please read on. If you would like to check whether you are eligible to make a claim through the CICA, please contact an advisor.

CICA Claim Time Limits

There is generally a time limit of 2 years to seek CICA payouts. This time limit will start from the date you report the incident to the police, which you’re expected to do immediately. However, this time limit may not apply if you’re able to prove that you were unable to claim due to exceptional circumstances.

The time limit to claim for CICA payouts for children is as follows:

  • If you were under 18 years old when the incident occurred, and there was a police report but no compensation claim was made, the time limit of 2 years would apply from your 18th birthday. This would apply unless there are some exceptional circumstances.
  • If you were under 18 when the criminal incident happened, and no police report was filed, you’ll have up to 2 years from when you report it to the police. You’ll need to prove that you were unable to report to the police due to some exceptional circumstances.

Contact our advisors to learn about the time limit in your case and discuss more examples of CICA payouts.

What Evidence Do I Need For A Criminal Injury Claim?

When you are making a criminal injury claim through the CICA for compensation, you will need to provide the following evidence:

  • Medical evidence that confirms your injuries, such as a copy of your medical records.
  • A police reference number to confirm that the incident was reported to the police.
  • Proof that you meet the residency requirements.

When you are making a claim via the CICA, they can liaise with the police for information about the incident if need be.

Contact our advisors today if you have any questions about making a criminal injury claim through the CICA.

How Long Does The CICA Claims Process Take?

Every CICA claim has unique circumstances and is evaluated on an individual basis. For this reason, there is no set time frame for how long the CICA claims process can take to complete. However, the CICA states that they do aim to assess most claims within 12 months. 

More complex claims may take longer to assess to ensure that the CICA payouts are accurate. While there are numerous reasons why a claim can take longer than others, here are some common reasons:

  • The claimant is receiving ongoing medical treatment, so the CICA have to wait for a clear prognosis to be made about the claimant’s injury.
  • A huge loss of earnings is involved in the claim. 
  • The CICA may be waiting for other parties to provide them with additional evidence, such as the police. 
  • The CICA are waiting on responses from other parties.

In some circumstances, the CICA may be able to offer the claimant an interim payment if the claims process is taking longer than they expect. Once a CICA claim is successful, criminal compensation payouts usually take 20 working days to be deposited into a bank account. 

To learn more about the CICA claim timeframes, please don’t hesitate to contact us today. We can also explore more examples of CICA payouts with you.

Making CICA Claims With A No Win No Fee Solicitor

If you are eligible to make a criminal injury claim through the CICA, you may wish to work with a solicitor on your case. A solicitor can help you with various aspects of the claiming process, such as negotiating a settlement on your behalf.

One of our expert criminal injury solicitors may be able to help you with your case under the terms of a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

With this type of No Win No Fee arrangement in place:

  • You won’t pay for your solicitor’s work prior to your claim being started.
  • You won’t pay for your solicitor’s work while the claim is ongoing.
  • You won’t pay for your solicitor’s work if your claim ends unsuccessfully.

If your claim does end successfully, your solicitor will deduct a success fee from your CICA compensation instead. The percentage that this success fee can be is legally limited to ensure you receive the majority of compensation.

To talk more about examples of CICA payouts, or if you would like to see whether you could be eligible to connect with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors, you can contact a member of our advisory team today. They can be reached via the following methods:

Find Further Examples Of CICA Payouts For Criminal Injury Claims In Our Guides

Further guides by us regarding criminal injury claims:

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You can contact one of our friendly advisors today if you would like more examples of CICA payouts for different types of criminal injuries.