Can I make a claim?

You may be entitled to compensation if you match the following criteria:

• You reported the crime to the police and cooperated with their investigations.
• You were injured as a blameless victim in England or Wales, or you are a family member of a bereaved victim that was killed.
• Your incident took place within the last 2 years however there are some exceptions to this.

We believe that everyone has the right to access legal representation and advice when they require it. Legal Assist has got you covered with a criminal injury legal panel that have a proven track record of recovering high value settlements. They handle complex and traumatic cases day in, day out. Having someone that can handle the legal complexities and is seasoned in this area of the Law can be extremely beneficial.

Every case is different which means the nature and sensitivity of the circumstances will vary between each claim. Sexual assault, abuse or rape victims may not feel comfortable discussing their case with a solicitor or staff member of the same sex, so if you prefer to have a female or male solicitor working on your case, do let us know and we will listen to your request and try our best to give you access to a law firm that can meet your requirements. We understand it can be extremely daunting and distressing to relive such a horrific event, but that’s why we will do our best to make you feel as comfortable as possible.

Our panel solicitors offer a on a no win no fee service, so it doesn’t cost you anything upfront, or if your case is lost. They take a percentage from your awarded compensation which varies from law firm to law firm. Please review our no win no fee page for more info on this. Our panel solicitors also offer a free, no obligation telephone consultation so they can look at your case and then it’s up to you how you wish to proceed.