Have you been physically or mentally injured as a result of a violent crime? Here at St Helens Law, we have a qualified, devoted team who can help you to receive compensation for the pain and distress you have endured.
Claims are brought to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). They are in charge of controlling the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme throughout England, Wales and Scotland. We can work on your behalf, pursuing your claim with CICA to make sure you get the compensation you deserve. But why should you use a submit a CICA claim in St Helens through us?
No fees for unsuccessful claims
We understand that legal fees and costs can be daunting and can even put you off submitting a CICA claim through a St Helens law firm. People can worry that if their claim is not successful, they will still be subjected to an expensive bill covering the fees of the solicitors who have worked on their behalf.
However, at St Helens Law, if you choose us, we will proceed on a Contingency Fee basis. That means that if your claim is unsuccessful you will not be charged. If it succeeds, you will be charged a fee of 25% of the amount of compensation you receive. CICA reward figures between £1,000 to £500,000 so if, for example, you were awarded £1,000 in compensation our fee would be £250.
Easily Track Your Case
Throughout your case, you can stay up to date with your case by using the online system FileView. We give you a unique reference and a secure password for your private account so that as and when you please you can check your file to see if there have been any updates. We also provide you with the direct contact number and e-mail address of who is looking after your case. If at any point throughout your claim you have any questions or queries you can get in touch with your helpful, dedicated solicitor.
Using FileView allows you to take a step back from your case and to allow the professionals to handle it for you. We understand that legal cases and compensation processes for criminal injuries can be very distressing. Using a St Helens solicitor gives you ready access to a level-headed source of advice.
Flexible, Experienced Firm
We have almost 20 years’ experience submitting and pursuing CICA compensation claims. From our St Helens town centre location, we work tirelessly to make sure you receive the amount you are due.
We are Law Society Lexcel accredited and are also firmly established members of the Law Society in Conveyancing Quality. There are numerous types of claims that can be put to the CICA. We know the exact type to suit your case.
If you would like to discuss the possibility of making a Criminal Injuries Compensation Claim in St Helens, or if you would like some general advice, you can drop into our office. An appointment is not always necessary, while the first 30-minute interview comes free of charge to give you a feel for the type of services we can provide. If it is not possible for you to reach our office during business hours you can contact us by calling 01744 742360 or via info@sthelenslaw.co.uk. Alternatively, you can submit your details through our enquiry form.