Criminal Injury Case Examples

This is a victims account of being attacked in the street whilst walking home with his girlfriend

I was walking home with my girlfriend when I was confronted by a group of men.

The group started to taunt me as they walked closer. One male stepped forward from the group as though to calm the situation down, and placed his arm across my chest and started to push me away from the others.

At this point I had not noticed that the group had split up and there were now only two other males in front of me who started to walk away.

I thought the situation had calmed down and that my girlfriend and I would be able to walk home safely.

Unfortunately it was at this point when I was pulled and spun round from behind and punched repeatedly in the face. This knocked me unconscious, injuring my cheek and cutting my upper eye.

After waking up from being knocked unconscious I started to feel very sick and dizzy. An ambulance was called and I was taken to hospital.

We successfully won compensation for out client.

Injuries: Temporary numbness to the face

Compensation awarded: £1,500

If you would like to start a criminal injury claim contact us today by calling 0845 009 5640 or by completing our online contact form.

This is the account of a criminal injury victim whilst he was on holiday

Whilst on holiday in Scotland I was the victim of an unprovoked attack by two of a group of four men.

My assailants knocked me to the ground, kicked and stamped on my head.

As a result of the attack I had a reaction relating to my Epilepsy and my heart stopped three times. I was given CPR at the scene, twice by one of the men and later by the police.

The attack was witnessed by three people. Paramedics took me to hospital and I was later transferred to another hospital. I needed three surgeries in the space of three weeks.

Injuries: Broken jaw

Compensation awarded: £3580

If you would like to start a criminal injury compensation claim contact us now by calling 0845 009 5640 or by filling in our online contact form.

This is a recent criminal injury matter involving an ex partner that we have dealt with. The victims summary:

I left my son’s flat to go home but my ex partner got angry with me as he was drunk. He started pushing me then grabbed me really hard and lifted me up practically off the ground and threw me into the road.

He left me there in pain and a taxi driver stopped and phoned for an ambulance.

The police arrived and I was taken to hospital and given pain relief. I gave a statement to the police and went ahead with charging him.

He tried to get to me in hospital but was arrested.

I needed a major operation for my fractured femur and was left in constant pain. I also suffered with flashbacks and panic attacks.

We were able make a successful compensation claim on her behalf.

Injuries: Broken hip, panic attacks, scarring to leg

Compensation awarded: £4,550

This is a "real life" victims summary of a recent criminal injury incident that we have dealt with.

I went out to buy a packet of cigarettes from my nearest off-license, as it was the only shop open at that time (around 10pm).

On the way to the shop I saw a group of youths, about 3 or 4 of them outside the shop. I didn’t think much of it as I had shopped there before.

The youths taunted me as I was about to enter the shop and a big lad fell back onto me exiting the premises.  He said I should watch out. I didn’t want to argue with him and continued into the shop.  I purchased my cigarettes and made my way out.

As soon as I got out one of the youths pushed me violently.  I can’t remember which one. I was told they would “fix” my teeth which I assumed meant they would be broken. He also said my little body would be broken.

I walked away from the group and as I turned into my street I decided to look over my shoulder as I had a feeling I was being followed. I was being followed and one of the youths with a bandana covering his face gave chase.

I ran as fast as I could but tripped over. The attacker kicked me repeatedly in the face. I saw my teeth flying out of my mouth. He continued kicking me all over. I felt blows to my ribs, how many I can’t remember. The attacker then stopped and I got up and stumbled home.

We were able to make a successful claim for our client.

Injuries: Four front teeth knocked out and loose teeth

Compensation awarded: £6,100

If you would like to start a criminal injury claim contact us today by calling 0845 009 5640 or by completing our online contact form.

We had ordered and were waiting for a taxi. The taxi was not far away so we made our way to the pickup point.

My wife and her friends were walking a few yards behind us when a group of youths used very abusive insulting language towards them.

I turned to inform them that the way they were behaving was out of order. They then began to confront me and my brother verbally. Before I knew it I had been hit from the side.

My brother was in trouble with around 5 or more youths surrounding him. I proceeded to remove my brother from harm when I got kicked from behind to the ground. The youths proceeded to kick and punch me on the ground.

I was driving home and was assaulted whilst at a red traffic light by a youth on a moped.

There were two youths on mopeds who overtook me, shouting abuse and making gestures. They proceeded to turn around and came to my open window as I stopped at the lights. One of the youths punched me in the face and took my car keys.