Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence – Seek the Financial Compensation You Deserve
If you have been physically injured or have suffered psychological trauma as the result of domestic violence you might be able to apply for compensation via the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
Many victims of domestic violence prefer a legal specialist to handle the compensation application for them. If you would like to follow this option, and speak in confidence to a specialist lawyer used to handling domestic violence cases, the Personal Injury Bureau can help.
Telephone or fill in our online form and a specialist legal advisor will advise you through the compensation process. Compensation and legal advice is just around the corner.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICA)
CICA is the government organisation that pays compensation to people who have been physically or mentally harmed because they were innocent victims of a violent crime.
The CICA scheme is resourced by the Government and in many cases it can produce payments addressing loss of earnings, medical bills, stress and distress.
The compensation application process, covering cases of domestic violence, will involve detailed information from the police and other authorities.
If you have been physically or mentally harmed or if you have witnessed violent or distressing acts which have resulted in psychological or emotional damage the CICA compensation scheme can compensate you for your injury.
Many victims of domestic violence prefer a qualified legal specialist to handle the case, check eligibility, and help to ensure the best possible outcome during what is a difficult and stressful situation for you.
Domestic Abuser and Violence
Domestic violence is widespread and affects all social classes, religious, ethnic and occupational groups. All types of people can be both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
Abusers can be straight, gay, white or blue collar, atheists, religious people, scruffy or smart, black or white.
Abusers can even be female as well as male. On many occasions the abuser can seem like a pillar of the community, to the outside world at least, while displaying an aggressive or dominating side in private.
If you have suffered domestic violence or harassment in any form, or in any situation, you are within your legal rights to pursue financial compensation for personal injury through the Government scheme.
Domestic Violence Can Take Many Forms
Domestic violence is manifested in the form of physical, sexual and psychological abuse directed by one partner against another.
Domestic violence has no limits.
Domestic abuse can take many forms:
- Marital rape
- Abuse in lesbian/gay relationships
- Male victims of abuse
- Specific issues facing minority groups
- Specific issues facing religious groups
- Mental abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Physical violence
- Beatings, burnings
- Threats
- Financial abuse
- Humiliation
- Bullying
- Violent assaults
- Abuse against children
Domestic abuse may also be defined as a need for domination or control of another.
The effects can ruin people’s lives, damage children’s health, and often lead to an abusive life cycle.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of any of the above or any other form of domestic violence or suffering, you may wish to check the options for compensation with the help of suitably qualified solicitor. It is your legal right to seek compensation for domestic violence.
