Compensation for stabbing

If you have suffered stab injuries in a violent incident or assault that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim compensation.

In recent years, the number of knife crime offences in the UK has reached a record high. In the 12 months to June 2019, there were 44,000 offences involving a knife or sharp instrument. Some stab wounds are relatively minor and cause an outer flesh wound. However, in some cases, the injury sustained in a stabbing incident can be very serious.

How we can help you

At First Personal Injury, our lawyers have more than 25 years’ experience of dealing with criminal injury claims, including stab injury claims. If you have suffered an injury in an assault that wasn’t your fault, we can help you. We will be there with you throughout the legal process and will fight on your behalf for the compensation you are entitled to.

Call us on 0800 808 9740 or contact us online.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Help Me Claim Compensation for Stabbing?

The Criminal Injuries Claims Authority (CICA) is a government body set up to ensure that blameless victims of crimes of violence can seek compensation for physical and psychological injuries.

There are strict criteria in place that individuals must meet if they are to make a claim via the CICA. For instance, you must apply to the CICA within 2 years of the incident happening. You must also have reported the incident to the police. You do not need a solicitor to help you make a claim via the CICA. However, because there are strict rules and criteria, it may be useful to speak to us about whether you are eligible.

What Sort of Stab Injury Claims Can Go Through the CICA?

To be eligible for compensation for stabbing from the CICA, you need to have been injured seriously enough to qualify for the at least the minimum award of £1,000.

If your stab wound has left you with scarring, you will have to provide photographs of your scars. The severity of your scarring may help determine whether your claim will be eligible

A specialist personal injury solicitor will be able to judge whether your stab injury is significant enough to claim for.

What other stabbing injuries can you receive compensation for?

In some cases, stab injuries can cause tendon damage to the arms and legs. If these injuries cause significant difficulty or disability, the amount of compensation the CICA will award is likely to be higher.

If a stab injury has punctured a lung or result in other organ damage, compensation is also likely to be significant.

Psychological damage following a stabbing incident

Being involved in a stabbing incident is a very traumatic ordeal and many victims are left with long-lasting psychological effects. Sadly, such a serious incident can also impact your future quality of life. If you have been the victim of a violent assault which has left you with a stab wound, you may be eligible for compensation. The team at First Personal Injury can help you secure the compensation you deserve.

Start your claim today

If you think you might have a potential stab injury claim, please get in touch for no-obligation, informal legal advice.

First Personal Injury works with both families and individuals across England and Wales, leading them on their legal journey and helping them claim compensation after an accident or injury. Contact our specialist team to begin the process, either by phone on 0800 808 9740 or through our online form.

Begin your compensation claim with First Personal Injury today. Call us for free on 0800 808 9740 or make an enquiry via this website to arrange a call-back from a member of our friendly team.