Criminal Injuries Compensation Calculator

Criminal Injuries Compensation Calculator

Enter the full tariff amount for your primary injury.

(Calculated at 30% under CICA rules)

(Calculated at 15% under CICA rules)

Estimated Total: £0

*This is an estimate based on standard UK CICA tariff logic. Maximum award is capped at £500,000.

function calculateCompensation() { var injury1 = parseFloat(document.getElementById('injury1').value) || 0; var injury2 = parseFloat(document.getElementById('injury2').value) || 0; var injury3 = parseFloat(document.getElementById('injury3').value) || 0; var loss = parseFloat(document.getElementById('lossEarnings').value) || 0; // CICA Multiple Injury Formula: // 100% of most serious, 30% of second, 15% of third. var firstAward = injury1; var secondAward = injury2 * 0.30; var thirdAward = injury3 * 0.15; var total = firstAward + secondAward + thirdAward + loss; // Cap at £500,000 if (total > 500000) { total = 500000; } var resultArea = document.getElementById('resultArea'); var totalDisplay = document.getElementById('totalAward'); var breakdownDisplay = document.getElementById('breakdownText'); totalDisplay.innerText = '£' + total.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); breakdownDisplay.innerHTML = 'Award Breakdown:' + '- Primary Injury: £' + firstAward.toLocaleString() + ' (100%)' + '- Secondary Injury: £' + secondAward.toLocaleString() + ' (30% tariff reduction)' + '- Tertiary Injury: £' + thirdAward.toLocaleString() + ' (15% tariff reduction)' + '- Earnings/Expenses: £' + loss.toLocaleString(); resultArea.style.display = 'block'; }

How Criminal Injuries Compensation is Calculated

If you have been the victim of a violent crime, you may be eligible for compensation through government schemes such as the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) in the UK. Unlike personal injury claims against an individual, CICA claims follow a strict "Tariff of Injuries" system.

The Three-Injury Rule

The most unique aspect of criminal injury law is how multiple injuries are treated. You cannot simply add the full value of every injury together. Instead, a formula is applied to prevent "double recovery" while acknowledging the total impact of the trauma:

• Primary Injury: You receive 100% of the tariff value for the most serious injury.
• Secondary Injury: You receive 30% of the tariff value for the second most serious injury.
• Tertiary Injury: You receive 15% of the tariff value for the third most serious injury.

Any injuries beyond the top three generally do not attract additional monetary compensation under standard tariff rules, though they are noted in the overall medical assessment.

Common Tariff Examples

Tariffs are categorized by the severity and the lasting impact of the injury. Below are realistic examples of common compensation levels:

Injury Type	Estimated Tariff
Broken Jaw (Substantial Recovery)	£3,500
PTSD (Moderately Severe)	£13,500
Loss of Front Tooth (Single)	£1,000
Permanent Disabling Brain Injury	£250,000

Loss of Earnings and Special Expenses

Beyond the physical and mental injury tariffs, victims can sometimes claim for financial losses. However, the rules are strict:

1. The 28-Week Rule: In many jurisdictions, loss of earnings is only paid if you were unable to work for more than 28 full weeks.
2. Special Expenses: This covers costs like physical aids, home adaptations, or care costs that were necessary as a direct result of the injury and cannot be provided free of charge by the state.

Factors That Can Reduce Your Award

Even if your injury is proven, the authority may reduce or even withhold an award based on several factors:

• Police Cooperation: Failing to report the crime promptly or refusing to assist in the prosecution.
• Criminal Record: If the claimant has unspent criminal convictions, the award can be reduced based on a point-scale system.
• Conduct: If the claimant's own behavior contributed to the incident (e.g., starting a fight).

Maximum Limit

Most state-funded criminal injury schemes have a global cap. In the United Kingdom, the maximum total award for a single claim, regardless of the severity or number of injuries, is strictly capped at £500,000.