Tim Meakin Nottingham on making compensation claim if you have been injured in a violent crime
Welcome to the the Tim Meakin Nottingham blog. Tim Meakin Nottingham has five years of experience as a Tribunal Judge for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal. If you’ve been the victim of a crime that's left you injured, or with lost or damaged property, you can apply for compensation. Depending on the crime, there are two different ways you can seek compensation.
You might be able to claim compensation if you were the victim of a violent crime. This includes if:
- you were injured
- a close relative died
- you saw the crime happen to a loved one (or were there immediately afterwards)
- you paid for the funeral of a person who died
- You usually have to claim within 2 years of the crime. The crime must be reported to the police before you apply.
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