CICA matters

Support for Victims of Criminal Injuries

Criminal injuries can have a lasting impact on you and those closest to you. An injury caused by a criminal act can be physical, psychological or both, and the effects can sometimes continue long after the incident itself.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) operates a government scheme that may provide compensation to eligible victims of violent crime.

At Goldman Knightley Solicitors, our experienced solicitors understand the sensitive nature of criminal injury matters. We provide clear, professional advice and support to help you understand your options and navigate the CICA claims process.

How Can We Help?

We can advise and assist with a wide range of criminal injury matters, including:

• Physical injuries caused by assault
• Knife and weapon attacks
• ABH and GBH
• Sexual assault and rape
• Sexual abuse
• Domestic violence
• Psychological injuries and PTSD
• Injuries resulting from witnessing violent crime
• Fatal criminal injury matters

Our team can discuss your circumstances, explain the relevant CICA requirements and guide you through the process of making a claim.

A Sensitive and Personal Approach

We understand that speaking about a criminal injury can be difficult. Every case is different, and we take the time to understand how the incident has affected you.

Our approach is focused on providing straightforward legal advice while treating you and your circumstances with care, sensitivity and confidentiality.

Where appropriate, we can assist you from the initial application through to the CICA’s decision and advise you about your options if you disagree with a decision.

Why Choose Goldman Knightley Solicitors?

Our solicitors understand that victims of crime need more than simply legal information. They need professional support from a team that listens and takes their circumstances seriously.

At Goldman Knightley, the victim always comes first. We aim to make the legal process as clear and straightforward as possible while helping you understand the options available to you.