A criminal injury compensation calculator can be a very useful thing, enabling you get a quick compensation estimate. Regardless of whether you have suffered one or multiple injuries and whether these are minor or severe in nature, our calculator could help you with getting a clearer idea of the compensation you may be owed.
Our panel of expert criminal injury solicitors have decades of experience across a wide variety claim so no matter your individual circumstances, they can support your claim from start to finish. Whether you require help gathering evidence or need additional rehabilitative care, the solicitors on our panel can do all this and more.
Key Takeaways
- The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a government sponsored executive agency that enables the victims of crimes in Great Britain to seek compensation.
- The CICA pays out compensation in line with a fixed tariff for both physical and mental injury caused by violent crimes.
- You can claim for up to 3 injuries through the CICA, but the amount you will receive for each will differ.
- You can also receive compensation for certain financial losses you have suffered through the CICA, known as special expenses.
- We maintain a 24/7 advisory service so if you have questions about starting a claim, we’re here to help.
You can reach out to our advisors at any time using the contact details provided below. As well as providing answers to your questions, our team can assess your eligibility for free. Talk to us today by clicking the buttons below:
Select A Section
- Criminal Injury Compensation Calculator
- Head And Neck Payouts
- Compensation For Bodily Injuries
- Paralysis Settlement Figures
- Burns And Scarring Compensation
- Psychological Damage Compensation Amounts
- Physical Abuse Settlement Figures
- Sexual Abuse Compensation
- Can I Claim For Special Expenses In Criminal Injury Claims?
- Can I Be Compensated For Loss Of Earnings By The CICA?
- Get Help From Public Interest Lawyers
- Learn More
Criminal Injury Compensation Calculator
A criminal injury compensation calculator will use the fixed tariff from The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 to determine a potential compensation figure. The tariff amounts are fixed so what is listed in the Scheme is what will be paid out.
You can use the criminal injuries compensation calculator here to get a quick estimate of the potential payout in your particular case.
Criminal Injury Compensation Calculator
Criminal Injury Compensation Calculator
In criminal injury cases, the CICA will compensate up to 3 injuries, up to a maximum of £500,000. If more than one injury is sustained, then your compensation will be determined in accordance with the multiple injuries formula.
The formula is applied as follows:
- 100% of the tariff payment for the highest value, and therefore most serious, injury.
- 30% for the next highest, or an injury of equal value.
- 15% for the third highest, or an equal value injury.
As you’ll see below, there are other payments from a separate tariff that are not affected by the multiple injuries formula. To get answers to your questions, or a free eligiblity check, get in touch with our advisors today.
Head And Neck Payouts
The fixed tariff figures for head and heck payouts are included here. So if your head or neck was injured in a violent crime, you could claim compensation in line with the tariff for these injuries.
| Injury Type | Severity | Tariff Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 Very Severe Injuries with Special Expenses and Loss of Earnings | Very Severe | Up to £500,000 |
| Brain Damage | Very Serious - substantial dependence on professional care | £175,000 |
| Eye - Loss of Sight | Total Blindness in Both Eyes | £110,000 |
| Ear - Deafness | Total Deafness in the only hearing ear | £33,000 |
| Epilepsy - Continuing Disability | Partially Controlled with Medication | £13,500 |
| Face | Dislocated Jaw with a continuing significant disability | £3,500 |
Compensation For Bodily Injuries
Compensation for bodily injuries is a very broad category but we’ve done our best to be thorough in this table. Remember, to learn more about claiming for your specific injuries, speak to one of our advisors.
| Injury Type | Severity | Tariff Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 Very Severe Injuries with Special Expenses and Loss of Earnings | Very Severe | Up to £500,000 |
| Loss of Arm | One Dominant Arm | £55,000 |
| Torso - Chest | Thoracotomy with Removal or Repair of 1+ Organs | £16,500 |
| Ankle - Fractured or Dislocated | Both Ankles - Continuing Significant Disability | £16,500 |
| Torso - Kidney | Loss of Kidney | £11,000 |
| Shoulder - Dislocated | Both Shoulders with a continuing significant disability | £6,200 |
Paralysis Settlement Figures
Paralysis settlement figures reflect the seriousness of the injuries. Payments can exceed £100,000 in the most severe incidents, as you’ll see here.
| Severity | Tariff Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 Very Severe Injuries with Special Expenses and Loss of Earnings | Very Severe | Up to £500,000 |
| Paralysis - Quadriplegia (upper and lower body) | Substantially Complete to Upper and Lower Limbs | £250,000 |
| Paralysis - Paraplegia (lower body) | Substantially Complete | £175,000 |
| Paralysis - Paraplegia (lower body) | Moderate but Substantially Incomplete | £110,000 |
| Paralysis - Hemiplegia (one half of body) | Moderate | £55,000 |
| Paralysis - Hemiplegia (one half of body) | Mild | £27,000 |
Burns And Scarring Compensation
Burns and scarring compensation can vary depending on the percentage of skin coverage of the burn, the area of the body affected and the thickness of the burn. Scarring compensation is dependent on the overall cosmetic effect.
| Injury Type | Severity | Tariff Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 Very Severe Injuries with Special Expenses and Loss of Earnings | Very Severe | Up to £500,000 |
| Burns | Multiple Areas with 25% + Skin Coverage | £33,000 |
| Face | Severe Burns | £27,000 |
| Torso | Severe Burns | £11,000 |
| Neck | Scarring with a serious disfigurement | £4,600 |
| Upper Limbs - Scarring | Serious Disfigurement | £3,500 |
Psychological Damage Compensation Amounts
While certain injuries in the tariff cover psychiatric harm, psychological damage compensation amounts can be awarded independently following a professional diagnosis.
| Injury Type | Severity | Tariff Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 Very Severe Injuries with Special Expenses and Loss of Earnings | Very Severe | Up to £500,000 |
| Permanent Mental injury | Seriously Disabling | £27,000 |
| Permanent Mental injury | Moderately Disabling | £19,000 |
| Disabling Mental Injury | 5+ Year but Not Permanent | £13,500 |
| Peripheral Motor Nerve Damage | Significant - Paralysis or Loss of Movement | £6,200 |
| Peripheral Sensory Nerve Damage | Serious - Loss of Sensation | £6,200 |
Physical Abuse Settlement Figures
Physical abuse settlement figures are applicable to both adults and children.
| Injury Type | Severity | Tariff Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 Very Severe Injuries with Special Expenses and Loss of Earnings | Very Severe | Up to £500,000 |
| Physical Abuse of Children | Severe Multiple Injuries - Persistent Pattern | £13,500 |
| Serious Intermittent Abuse with No Appreciable Disfigurement | £2,000 | |
| Physical Abuse of Adults | Severe Pattern of Abuse over 3+ years | £8,200 |
| Severe Pattern of Abuse causing Minor Disfigurement | £5,500 | |
| Serious Intermittent Abuse with No Appreciable Disfigurement | £2,000 |
Sexual Abuse Compensation
Sexual abuse compensation figures are different for adults and children, as well as the additional payments for other consequences of that abuse. A table containing tariff figures for each has been included below.
We should also make clear that you can claim for historical abuse through the CICA although certain criteria apply. Our advisors can provide further information.
Where The Victim Is Of Any Age
These are the tariff amounts for sexual abuse where the victim is of any age.
| Injury Type | Severity | Tariff Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 Very Severe Injuries with Special Expenses and Loss of Earnings | Very Severe | Up to £500,000 |
| Non-Consensual Penile Penetration | Serious Internal Injury with Severe Permanent Mental Illness | £44,000 |
| Serious Internal Injuries | £22,000 | |
| 2 or More Attackers | £13,500 | |
| Sexual Assault - Permanently Disabling Mental Illness | Severe Mental Illness | £27,000 |
| Sexual Assault - Pattern of Frequent Severe Abuse | Severe Abuse over 3+ Years | £8,200 |
Where The Victim Is A Child
This table contains the tariff amounts paid out where the victim is a child, or was a child at the time the abuse took place.
| Injury Type | Severity | Tariff Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 Very Severe Injuries with Special Expenses and Loss of Earnings | Very Severe | Up to £500,000 |
| Non-Consensual Penile Penetration of Mouth, Anus or Vagina | Serious Internal Injury with Moderate Mental Illness | £33,000 |
| Repeated Incidents over 3+ Years | £22,000 | |
| One Incident | £11,000 | |
| Sexual Assault | Non-Penile Penetrative or Oral Genital Acts - Over 3+ Years | £8,200 |
| Serious - Repetitive Non-penetrative Acts under Clothing | £3,300 |
Other Payments
These payments are not subject to the multiple injuries formula and the contraction of an STI can be due to any crime of violence.
| Injury Type | Severity | Tariff Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 Very Severe Injuries with Special Expenses and Loss of Earnings | Very Severe | Up to £500,000 |
| Other Payments | Infection with HIV, Hepatitis B or C | £22,000 |
| Infection with Other STI - Permanent Disability | £11,000 | |
| Infection with Other STI - Substantial Recovery | £5,500 | |
| Loss of Foetus | £5,500 | |
| Pregnancy | £5,500 |
We fully appreciate that there are a lot of figures and a lot of information here, following which, you no doubt have questions. You can get free advice on how to claim and find out if you could be entitled to criminal injury compensation by speaking to a member of our team today. Get in touch with us at any time via the contact details given below.
Can I Claim For Special Expenses In Criminal Injury Claims?
Yes, you can receive compensation for special expenses in criminal injury claims. Special expenses can be paid out for certain financial losses incurred as a direct result of a violent crime. Remember, any costs you claim will need to be reasonable, necessary and directly stemming from your injuries.
Special expenses cannot be paid if whatever you are claiming for is available for free elsewhere. We have given a few examples of special expenses here:
- Any personal aid equipment that was damaged or destroyed as a result of a violent crime could be repaired or replaced. This could include a walking stick, glasses or hearing aids for example.
- Additional equipment necessary to cope with your injuries including specialised kitchen appliances or a modified car.
- Accessibility modifications to your house like ramps, stairlifts or accessible bathroom facilities.
- Domestic care and support relating to washing yourself, meal preparation and cleaning tasks if you cannot do this safely on your own.
- The administration of your affairs if your mental capacity has been reduced, and supervision costs if you present a danger to yourself and others.
Supporting evidence of these costs will be required so make you hold onto any relevant documents such as bills, purchase receipts and invoices as supporting evidence.
Can I Be Compensated For Loss Of Earnings By The CICA?
Yes, you may be compensated for any loss of earnings by the CICA as part of your overall payout. Certain eligibility requirements will apply however so for more information, get in touch with our advisors.
Get Help From Public Interest Lawyers
You can get help from Public Interest Lawyers by speaking to one of our friendly advisors today. The team can answer any questions you may have about using a criminal injury compensation calculator and let you know within a few minutes whether you have a valid claim.
If eligible, you’ll be put in touch with one of the expert criminal injury solicitors from our highly experienced panel. The solicitors on our panel can offer a range of services and support that fit your specific needs. They also work exclusively on a No Win No Fee basis so there really is nothing to lose by finding out if you could claim.
We’ve set out just some of the ways they can help you here:
- Making sure you receive the right medical treatment counselling, rehabilitation or other care you require by referring you to the relevant specialists.
- Helping acquire the necessary evidence.
- Keeping you informed of how the claim is progressing and explaining all the tricky legal terminology.
- Calculating an accurate compensation figure, including any loss of earnings and special expenses.
- Negotiating on your behalf.
The type of contract our panel of experts can offer to eligible claimants is called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This agreement will protect you from paying solicitor service fees at the start of and during the claims process, and there won’t be any service fees if the claim fails.
The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013 stipulates that solicitors may only take a success fee if the claim is won. They can charge a maximum percentage of 25% of the compensation, capped by law. This means most of any compensation you receive will be yours to keep.
Contact Our Advisors
You can reach out to our advisors at any time using the contact details provided below. As well as providing answers to your questions, our team can assess your eligibility for free. Talk to us today by clicking the buttons below:
- Call on 0800 073 8803
- Contact us online
- Use our live chat
Learn More
Read some of our other criminal injury claims guides on our website:
- Some frequently asked questions about criminal injuries compensation claims are answered within this guide.
- Read our guide to claiming GBH compensation here.
- Learn about what our panel of expert criminal injury lawyers can do for you today.
We’ve also included some additional resources you might find useful:
- Check where to get support as a victim of crime on this government page.
- You can find a Rape Crisis centre on their website.
- Use the Police website to report a crime incident today.
Thank you for taking the time to read our criminal injury compensation calculator guide. For answers to any questions, free advice, or to find out if you could make a claim, call the number above today.