If you have been the victim of a violent crime committed in the UK and you have suffered physical or mental injuries as a result, you can apply for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). CICA is a government body responsible for issuing compensation for criminal injury claims in England, Scotland and Wales….
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Accidents happen all of the time. They can occur at home, while travelling, in public and even at work. Accidents at work can be the most shocking as they can be caused by just about anything, from machinery to a lack of PPE. Statistics released in November show that between 2022 and 2023, 561,000 workers…
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For anyone looking to claim compensation as a victim of crime, it’s likely that they’ve heard the term ‘CICA’ being mentioned. But what exactly does it mean and could it help with receiving a settlement for a criminal injury? In an effort to help those who’ve been affected by criminal injuries, we explain what CICA…
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There’s something about the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) that sounds so futuristic, and the concept of robots carrying out human tasks is often depicted on TV, in films and even in books as a way of living and working that has yet to become a reality. In fact, it might even make you wonder…
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If you’re a victim of crime, the upset of the incident itself can be something that stays with you well into the future. But when you’ve been left physically, mentally or emotionally scarred by the crimes of others, it may also lead you to want to make a claim as a way of receiving compensation…
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If you’ve experienced poor treatment, taken unsuitable professional medical advice or have undergone a surgical procedure that has led to pain, life limiting problems or further complications, you may be a victim of medical negligence. Although often rare, medical negligence is caused by incorrect decisions or a lack of care being provided by a healthcare…
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With around one million drivers operating a vehicle without a licence, an estimated four per cent of UK road users are uninsured. And despite 226,803 drivers in the UK carrying points on their licence for driving without insurance and uninsured drivers costing insurance companies an estimated £500 million per year, many people still choose to…
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A common injury for many UK road users involved in accidents, whiplash accounts for an estimated 1,500 injuries per day, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Additionally, it costs the insurance industry around £2 billion per year as well as increasing the average annual vehicle insurance premium by approximately £90. It’s counted as…
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