Criminal Injuries Compensation Calculator UK (CICA Estimate)

Criminal Injuries Compensation Calculator

Estimate your potential CICA payout instantly. Check eligibility, add up to 3 injuries, and include loss of earnings or special expenses.

1 Quick Eligibility Check

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2 Injury Selection (Annex E Tariff)

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A) Loss of Earnings

CICA only considers loss of earnings after 28 weeks of total or very limited incapacity to work.

Est. Eligible Weeks: 0

B) Special Expenses

Includes costs for care, equipment, or adaptations not available freely from the NHS/State. Generally requires >28 weeks incapacity.

C) Fatal Claims

Base award is £2,500. Add extra costs up to £2,500 more.

How the CICA Tariff Works

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) handles payments for victims of violent crime in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Scheme uses a fixed tariff system (Annex E) to assign a value to specific injuries.

If you have multiple injuries, you don't simply add them up. The CICA applies a formula:

  • 100% of the tariff value for the most serious injury.
  • 30% for the second most serious injury.
  • 15% for the third most serious injury.

Loss of earnings and special expenses may be added on top if your injury prevented you from working for over 28 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this Criminal Injuries Compensation Calculator?
This tool uses the official tariff amounts from Annex E of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. However, it is an estimate. The CICA has final discretion on injury categorisation, and unspent convictions or conduct issues can reduce awards.
Who can apply for CICA compensation?
You can typically apply if you were the blameless victim of a violent crime in England, Scotland, or Wales. You must have reported the incident to the police (usually within 48 hours) and cooperated with their investigation.
What is the time limit for claiming?
Normally, you must apply within 2 years of the incident. Exceptions are made for exceptional circumstances or if the claimant was a child at the time.
How does the multiple injury formula work?
Under the Scheme, you receive 100% of the tariff for the most serious injury, 30% for the second most serious, and 15% for the third. Maximum 3 injuries are paid.
Does this cover psychological injury like PTSD?
Yes. Mental injuries are included in the tariff. However, if you have both physical and mental injuries, the multiple injury formula still applies (only the highest 3 are paid).
When can I claim Loss of Earnings?
Loss of earnings is only payable if you have been incapacitated for more than 28 weeks. The payment starts from week 29 and is capped at the statutory sick pay rate.