Best place to claim compensation for an assault?!

ryancboyo

Hi everyone, I'm just wondering if anybody can help me out as i am going to claim compensation but not sure who to go with. Basically, i was assaulted which resulted in a fractured jaw in two places and had to undergo major jaw surgery. Also, I have permanent nerve damage due to the assault. Any help is much appreciated! Thanks in advance.

[Deleted User]

This really has nothing to do with Consumer Rights..

ryancboyo

Sorry, i don't know where to post this

[Deleted User]

Not on a forum devoted simply to money-saving I'm afraid. Consult a solicitor?

ryancboyo

Okay well thanks for the help ha.

Nearlyold

Assuming the assault has been reported as a crime

https://www.gov.uk/claim-compensation-criminal-injury

If you intend to sue the perpetrator directly then see a solicitor.

pink_princess

Surely a judge would award damages after a guilty verdict? Or have I watched too much TV?

Manxman_in_exile

Do you mean the judge in the criminal court that found the defendant guilty, or a different judge in the civil court where the OP was making a civil claim for damages?


If the former, you've been watching too much TV

maninthestreet

So was your assailant convicted of assault/ABH/GBH, etc ??

hollydays

It's the criminal injuries compensation board, the police should have given you a leaflet, or victim support will send you one

[Deleted User]

hollydays wrote: »

It's the criminal injuries compensation board, the police should have given you a leaflet, or victim support will send you one

The link is already posted at #6 of the thread.