Criminal Injury Solicitors

Expert Criminal Injury Lawyers In Scotland

At DJ Mackay & Partners, we understand the severity of criminal injury cases and the lasting impact they can have on the victims. That’s why our team are committed to getting you the compensation you deserve if you’ve suffered an injury.

How Do Criminal Injury Claims Work?

All criminal injury cases in the UK are pursued via the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The CICA don’t pay solicitors’ costs and individuals can pursue their claims without legal representation, which raises the question: ‘do I really need a solicitor?’

Criminal injury compensation claims can be very complicated, and a large number of claims are rejected by the CICA every year, making it a difficult task for members of the public to put a successful claim forward. It is always helpful to seek professional legal advice from criminal injury lawyers, whether it be in relation to a complex matter of law, the value of the damages in your claim or how to conduct yourself during the claims process.

Here’s An Overview Of The Criminal Injury Claims Process:

  • 1

    DJ Mackay & Partners will meet with you to gather information about your claim.

  • 2
    Our criminal injury lawyers will complete and submit the CICA application on your behalf.
  • 3
    The CICA will investigate your claim.
  • 4
    The CICA may request further detail/reports of your injuries.
  • 5

    You’ll get a decision from the CICA.

Eligibility For Criminal Injury Claims

How long do I have to make a criminal injury claim?

You have two years from the date of the incident to make a criminal injury claim through the CICA. However, there are a couple of exceptions to this time limit:

  • The claim concerns childhood sexual or physical abuse
  • You weren’t able to claim within the time frame because of exceptional circumstances

Other considerations if you’re considering of making a criminal injury claim

  • The incident must have been reported to the police as soon as possible
  • The victim must have suffered physically and or mentally as a result of the incident
  • You may receive less compensation, or none at all, if you have criminal convictions – these will be taken into account when assessing your claim

Our criminal injury lawyers will help you navigate the complexity of claims of this type. We’ll work with you to iron out all the details of your claim to establish whether you’re eligible to make a criminal injury claim.

How Long Do CICA Claims Take?

On average, a CICA claim can take around 12-18 months to complete. It’s important to note, however, that every case is different and could take less or more time to complete. Factors such as the severity of the injuries and the treatment required can affect the length of a CICA claim.

Contact Us To Begin Your Criminal Injury Claim Today

Get in touch with us today and we can work with you to see if you have a claim. You can call us on 0141 353 8700 or fill out our online form providing as much detail as possible. If you think you have a claim, contact us without delay so we can make a start on your claim.

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