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Claim from the CICA for rape and sexual assault

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If you have been the victim of rape and or sexual assault you can look to claim an award from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). Gartons Solicitors are experts at dealing with such cases and we can help you claim the compensation and award that you deserve and are entitled to claim.

To find out if you can claim get in touch with us today:

The CICA is a government funded organisation that makes payments to victims of violent crime and this includes rape and sexual assault. This can be rape or sexual assault to a female or male by:

  • a stranger
  • a member of your family or other relative
  • a family friend
  • a person in a position of trust or authority such as a teacher or doctor
  • anyone who forces you to have sex or sexual contact against your wishes and will.
For the purposes of bringing a claim to the CICA rape is classified as meaning sexual penetration by vagina, anus or mouth while sexual assault covers unwanted and uninvited touching of a sexual nature over or under clothing.
Compensation is paid to the victims of such assaults, in addition compensation is paid for:
  • unwanted pregnancy
  • transmission of sexually transmitted diseases
  • lost income if the attack left you unable to work either due to physical or mental damage
  • the cost of care
It is worth noting with regards to CICA claims:
  • The CICA make payments to victims of violent crime and this includes sexual assault and rape.
  • Rape includes abuse over a long-period of time by a family member and incest.
  • The CICA does not distinguish between male and female rape victims. The same opportunity to seek compensation is open to male victims of rape.
  • Claims, to the CICA, need to be lodged with the CICA within two years HOWEVER for matters regarding rape and sexual assault they will usually exercise their discretion to look at claims lodged outside of this limitation period.
  • It doesn’t matter if you were dating/married or related to your attacker at the time of the attack, you are still entitled to claim as much as if it were a total stranger.
  • It doesn’t matter if you were drunk or asleep, it is still a sexual offence and you are allowed to claim

If you have been a victim of rape or sexual assault and want to see if you can bring a claim call now for your free confidential chat and we will get a straight answer to any questions you may have.

  • Call: 0013 237 9617 (24 hours)
  • email: mmassen@gartonsolicitors.co.uk
  • Pop your contact details in the box on the right hand side and we will call you back

For the quality legal service you deserve.