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The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a legal organization which deals with monetarily compensating the victims of a criminal act. It controls the Criminal Compensation Scheme which processes thousands of applications every year. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal administrates the compensation scheme for injuries that the innocent party suffers due to a crime. It also directs a different compensation scheme for prison officers if they sustain injuries as a result of crime. The compensation scheme for criminal injuries allows you to seek payment for losses that you experience directly due to a violent crime, or while preventing a crime. This scheme can also open to the relative or family of a victim who died because of injuries experienced during the offense. The sufferer must send the application to the Tribunal within three months of the incident. You must also report the crime to the police as failure to do so could lead to the rejection of your claim. The Tribunal can decide to extend the time limit on claim application where the claimant is able to show an appropriate reason (in writing) for the delay in submission. In case of fatal applications there is no time limit for claims. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme was established to assist victims injured in violent assault or their families in fatal cases. Criminal injury compensation claims can be made to the tribunal for injuries and financial losses as a result of those injuries. Mental distress is also covered under the criminal injury compensation scheme. Mental trauma can last for weeks, months or even years pending on the crime even when wounds have healed. If you have been the victim of a criminal offence and are in need of assistance you should consult an experienced personal injury solicitor. They will have a vast knowledge of similar cases and a caring yet professional approach to your claim. They can provide you with clear and impartial guidance about your probability of success and the estimated worth of your claim. In proceeding with your claim your solicitor will give you advice on best practice and the necessary documentation / evidence required to make your case a success. Author Bio : Anderson is a renowned author mainly writing for legal blogs and articles for many years.He has also published many journals regarding work accident compensation. He is closely associated with legal issues and he possess huge experience in criminal injuries compensation schemes,he is one of the renowned road traffic accident solicitors.He regularly visits and collects in-formations and advices on legal issues specially on laws regarding accidental claims.
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