Claims for rape and sexual assault

Advice and assistance from Cohen Cramer

Compensation Claims for the Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault

If you have been the victim of rape or sexual assault, whether you are man or woman, Cohen Cramer can advise you as to whether you may be entitled to claim compensation.

While we appreciate that money cannot undo the pain and suffering you have been through it can help you move forward; it is your compensation to do with as you wish. You could move and start a new life, retrain or return to studying or simply be secure in your future.

If you have been the victim of rape or sexual assault while at work or a works’ based function then please click here for full details of how we can help you claim the compensation that you deserve.

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How to recover compensation

You can recover compensation in a number of ways depending on the circumstances of the assault, we can advise you as to your best options. We are here to help.

You can seek an award of damages and compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) or, in certain circumstances, from your attacker or their employer.

Whatever the circumstances of your assault we can offer professional and confidential advice to help you make the right decision as to how you want to proceed with your claim.

To see how we can help you get in touch with us today:

  • call: 0113 224 7830 (24 hours)
  • email: rasa@ohencramer.co.uk
  • pop your contact details into the box at the bottom of this page and we will get straight back to you

CICA claims.

The CICA is a government-funded organisation that makes payments to the victims of violent crime including rape and sexual assault. If having discussed the matter with you, we think that you have a good chance of receiving compensation we can help you claim the award you deserve.

Rape or sexual assault is never your fault and you are entitled to seek an award for the attack and the emotional and mental harm that results.

Click here for more information.

Claim against your attacker or their employer.

mikerasaboxIt may be possible to bring a claim against your attacker if they have sufficient assets to cover your damages and legal costs; this can include cash, property, assets, investments or pensions.

If you were assaulted by a someone who was ‘acting’ in the course of their employment or was representing an organisation such as scout leader, youth worker you may be able to claim from their employer or organisation. This is a complex area of law and each case depends on the individual circumstances. To see if you can claim under this area of law get in touch with us today or click here for more information:

  • call: 0113 224 7830 (24 hours)
  • email: rasa@cohencramer.co.uk
  • pop your contact details into the box at the bottom of this page and we will get straight back to you

We offer a free confidential consultation to assess and advise you on any claim that you may be able to make and if we can help you we can do so on a no win-no fee basis.

For the Quality Legal Service that You Deserve.

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