Funding your claim

The cost of bringing a claim for rape or sexual assault depends upon whether your claim is

  • a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) as a victim of a crime of violence
  • a civil claim against your attacker or their employer

A claim to the CICA can be funded by way of a contingency fee agreement whereas a claim against your attacker or their employer can be brought under a conditional fee agreement known as a No Win-No Fee Agreement.

Regardless of how your claim is brought we guarantee that you will receive the quality legal service you deserve.

Claims to the CICA funded by a contingency fee agreement

The CICA do not pay solicitors costs when making an award for the victims of rape and sexual assault as would happen in, say a car accident or tripping claim.

This should not stop you seeking legal advice when pursuing an award from the CICA.

At Gartons we believe that quality legal representation is essential to ensure that you receive all that you deserve so we can deal with your case under what is known as a contingency fee agreement.

What is a contingency fee agreement?

It is an agreement between you and us that if we are successful with your application we retain a set and agreed percentage of your damages and the rest is paid to you. The level of percentage we currently retain is 25% plus vat at the rate as at the date of settlement.

Any other charge?

If we need to get any records or reports to support your claim then the cost of this will also be deducted from your award but we will always get your agreement before we incur any additional costs.

What if my claim is unsuccessful?

If you claim is rejected and we cannot appeal the decision there is no charge whatsoever and you don’t pay us a penny for the work we have done your behalf.

If you have any other questions or queries about the funding of or making a claim to the CICA please give us a call and we will give you all the help and advise you need to decide whether you want to proceed with your claim.

For the quality legal service you deserve.