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Criminal injuries compensation ??!!

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thisisasurvivor · 23/03/2023 16:19

Hello all

Many of you will remember previous threads about criminal court and an abusive ex who tried to kill me

Surprise surprise he got off Scot free
What a shocker 😳

Anyway friends said I should apply for criminal injuries compensation

I have sent off a few things to them and now starting to wonder what the point is??

A few pound would cover valuable therapy I can't now afford

Some family say I may get 100/200 pounds if lucky (my injuries were broken ribs , wrist broken etc)

Anyway just wondering if it's worth pursuing or just a waste of energy ??!!!

Please go easy on me I'm just wondering that's all

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Cocopops22 · 25/07/2024 00:33

I’m reading this because my ex assaulted me left me alone unconscious on the ground in front of my two young children (both under 4) I was left wid a black eye and bruises cut lip , and later was told I had concussion from my head hitting the kerb. I have just received a letter from criminal injuries saying to send medical evidence . My ex was also let off by police even tho he admitted in interview he beat me up “for self defence” I weigh 8 stone btw he weighs about 17 stone. I am wondering if it’s worth me paying £50 to supply medical evidence . Took a lot for me to cut him out of mine and my children’s life, to report him to the police, for them not to do anything and now my kids have no dad and I’m just thinking in future if this happened again I would defo not call the police for help it’s sad really x

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thisisasurvivor · 27/06/2024 23:03

thisisscary · 26/06/2024 12:50

Still waiting... on the other hand the perpetrator has finally been convicted for a teeny tiny portion of what he did to us, a ridiculously lenient sentence but it's something I suppose and at least he's on the sex offenders register now. I guess maybe cica were waiting for the outcome of the trial, even though most of what I'm claiming for was NFA'd.

I'm so so sorry

wtf is wrong wit. These bastards

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thisisasurvivor · 27/06/2024 23:02

dahliadraws · 25/06/2024 23:12

did you hear anything in the end op?

wanted to respond to your message about therapy and ptsd, have you heard about EMDR? it’s supposed to the the gold standard for processing traumatic memories and is much quicker than traditional routes to healing

It is def on my mind could be really helpful

Few days before Xmas I got 2k

Could. Not believe my eyes
Was also broke at the time too

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thisisscary · 26/06/2024 12:50

Still waiting... on the other hand the perpetrator has finally been convicted for a teeny tiny portion of what he did to us, a ridiculously lenient sentence but it's something I suppose and at least he's on the sex offenders register now. I guess maybe cica were waiting for the outcome of the trial, even though most of what I'm claiming for was NFA'd.

dahliadraws · 25/06/2024 23:12

did you hear anything in the end op?

wanted to respond to your message about therapy and ptsd, have you heard about EMDR? it’s supposed to the the gold standard for processing traumatic memories and is much quicker than traditional routes to healing

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thisisasurvivor · 25/06/2024 23:09

thisisscary · 12/12/2023 08:45

Hi survivor! This is excellent news. About bloody time there was some official recognition of what you went through. Still waiting to hear anything about mine and I filed around the same time as you so who knows what's going on there 🤔

Did they get back to you?

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thisisasurvivor · 13/12/2023 12:42

If they come back with a no
Write back to them asap

I did this around ten time

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thisisscary · 12/12/2023 08:45

Hi survivor! This is excellent news. About bloody time there was some official recognition of what you went through. Still waiting to hear anything about mine and I filed around the same time as you so who knows what's going on there 🤔

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thisisasurvivor · 11/12/2023 23:07

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thisisasurvivor · 09/12/2023 22:37

@EdithDickie thank you also for the great advice

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thisisasurvivor · 09/12/2023 17:01

I had 7p in my account on Tue to last until today !!!

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thisisasurvivor · 09/12/2023 16:57

Hello lovely people

Appealed it

Around 4-5 times they said no
I persevered

Got 2k
Letter came today

Thank you all for the great advice xxxxxxxxx

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BrokenButNotFinished · 07/09/2023 22:19

Findyourneutralspace · 23/03/2023 17:08

This is interesting. My son was attacked last year as he was walking home. He got a broken wrist and lost his job as a casual labourer because he couldn’t work with a broken arm. He reported it to the police but they never caught the guys who did it so I always assumed he wouldn’t be able to apply for any kind of compensation - but it looks like he can.

Sorry to hear about your situation OP. I hope you are successful in being able to pay for some therapy 💐

My husband was stabbed on his way home one night many (many) years ago. Made it home, didn't really realise what had happened. Went to hospital / contacted police the next day. Assailant never caught, so no court case, but he got about £2000, I think.

Mum198000 · 07/09/2023 20:17

Thank you so much.

EdithDickie · 06/09/2023 20:50

thisisasurvivor · 06/09/2023 05:03

@EdithDickie thank you for taking so much time to go over this

I am starting to think I don't have much hope but I will appeal and see how it goes

It's no problem. They're very tricky to deal with but don't give up hope. Genuinely if you want me to cast an eye over your notice of appeal and give any pointers I'm VERY happy to do so pro bono. You've got my email. Hang in there and take care.

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thisisasurvivor · 06/09/2023 05:03

@EdithDickie thank you for taking so much time to go over this

I am starting to think I don't have much hope but I will appeal and see how it goes

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Flipbopboop · 06/09/2023 05:00

I hope all goes well but the MIB can take a very long time. I was injured in an accident caused by an untraced driver in 2018 and I still haven't received compensation.

EdithDickie · 06/09/2023 04:50

Mum198000 · 05/09/2023 21:58

I do have home legal cover. Thank you so much. I read that page as MIB didn’t do pedestrian hit and runs at all.I’m looking at large therapy bills as cbt hasn’t worked and their life is ruined as it is. Can’t even cross a road.

They definitely do pedestrian claims, just the new system.

I'm sorry to hear how bad your son is, a horrible thing to go through. Wishing him well for the future

Mum198000 · 05/09/2023 21:58

I do have home legal cover. Thank you so much. I read that page as MIB didn’t do pedestrian hit and runs at all.I’m looking at large therapy bills as cbt hasn’t worked and their life is ruined as it is. Can’t even cross a road.

EdithDickie · 05/09/2023 21:46

Mum198000 · 05/09/2023 21:27

So I took that to mean no to pedestrians claims but it just means this new service? So I need a solicitor to claim?

I was being dense! So sorry. New service does NOT cover pedestrians. Pedestrian claims proceed in the old way (which is better, more generous damages than the new system). Have you got legal expenses insurance with your home insurance? May cover advice for your son if he loves with you.

EdithDickie · 05/09/2023 21:43

Mum198000 · 05/09/2023 21:27

So I took that to mean no to pedestrians claims but it just means this new service? So I need a solicitor to claim?

The new service was designed to be used by injured people direct. I've not got any experience with it I'm afraid so can't tell you any more. There may be some guides about, I'll ask a colleague tomorrow who I think knows more about it and come back to you

Mum198000 · 05/09/2023 21:27

So I took that to mean no to pedestrians claims but it just means this new service? So I need a solicitor to claim?

Mum198000 · 05/09/2023 21:25

Official Injury Claim is a new free and independent service for people injured in a road traffic accident to claim compensation without legal help. This easy-to-use online portal guides you through the process of making a claim, obtaining a medical report, managing that claim and receiving compensation.
Official Injury Claim has been developed by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) on behalf of the Ministry of Justice. The service is impartial and costs nothing to use.
You will be able to use the service if you were injured in a road traffic accident on or after the 31st May 2021.
Who can claim?You can use Official Injury Claim for minor injuries suffered in road traffic accidents, such as whiplash, muscle damage, cuts, bruises and minor fractures.
You can claim up to £5,000 for your personal injury, rising to a total of £10,000 for all losses related to the accident (such as loss of earnings and damage to your car and property).
You can make a claim if:

  • you are aged 18 or over
  • the accident happened in England or Wales
  • the accident happened on or after the 31st May 2021
  • you were inside a vehicle
  • you believe the accident was not your fault
The service does not cover pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists, all of whom should seek legal assistance.

maybe this means just this service. Can you claim not using this service then?
thanks everyone.

QuitChewingMyPlectrum · 05/09/2023 21:17

Mum198000 · 05/09/2023 21:02

Thank you for all the advice. I’ll give it a go myself. I looked at motor bureau but it says pedestrians aren’t covered, unless I looked at the wrong thing?

I claimed from the MIB as a pedestrian - many years ago now though.

Mum198000 · 05/09/2023 21:02

Thank you for all the advice. I’ll give it a go myself. I looked at motor bureau but it says pedestrians aren’t covered, unless I looked at the wrong thing?