Criminal Injuries Compensation Award

Claimant was out with friends when she saw some people arguing She went to help but became the victim of a criminal attack. She was taken to hospital and superficially recovered reasonably well over the following weeks. However she subsequently developed severe headaches plus hearing problems and became very scared of being in public places.

Her confidence, self-esteem and pleasure in life were devastated. Her marriage broke down and she had to rely on state support. However after some four years she eventually began to come to terms with her situation and started work as a cleaner on the minimum wage.

The award made by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority for her personal injuries reflected the seriousness of her condition and was over £5000

This was awarded for the degree of personal injury sustained in the criminal attack plus the loss of earnings until the claim was settled.