Why should you use Winston Solicitors when making your CICA claim?

Winston Solicitors can make your application to the CICA from the start, or in some cases, we can take over dealing with a claim you have started.

We can help you navigate the claim process, prevent some common pitfalls with the CICA and avoid the struggles that individuals face with having to deal directly with the CICA.

Get it right from the start

Winston Solicitors can make sure that the right information, and right amount of detail is presented to the CICA with your initial application. This can avoid delays and keep the claim on track.

We can also give advice on how to make the claim. In cases involving sexual offences it can be possible to make the claim on the basis of the police evidence only, which can be much quicker than also considering medical evidence.

Contact with the CICA

Winston Solicitors can deal with all the correspondence and chasing the CICA for you. When requests for information are made, but not explained, we can provide guidance on what is being asked for, and why. Our knowledge and experience mean we can answer their questions in the best way for your case and present the evidence in the form the CICA needs.

Complexity in CICA claims

Complex claims with the CICA can take much longer for them to process, and no guidance is provided on how to respond to the requests for evidence and information the CICA issue.

Claims considered complex would be those with ongoing medical issues, such as mental injury or long-term head injury symptoms. Claims including significant periods of time off work and claims for loss of earnings are also complex.

In addition claims made out of time due to exceptional circumstances can be difficult to navigate and evidence.

Providing Support

Our team take the time to listen to you and appreciate survivor victims of violent crime can be vulnerable individuals who may need support and guidance through the claim process.

To contact Winston Solicitors team of specialists, call 0330 300 5000 or email cica@winstonsolicitors.co.uk today.