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CICA definition ambiguity

Bluenunn_in_the_north
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Hello Folks,
I hope this may be an appropriate sub forum!
Essentially I have a CICA claim after an assault. They've made an offer but I'm a little unclear on the definition l/scope of one of the tariffs. Basically I had 4 facial fractures. Two in the nose, one in the eye socket and one on the cheek bone.
Apparently they discount nasal fractures. They've awarded me for the single eye socket blow out.
However, there's another category of 'multiple facial fractures' which is a higher award. The language is just that, and one example.
I'm wondering whether it's worth a review, as they can increase, reduce or withdraw the award, as it may be risky.
Clearly I have had 2 qualifying facial fractures, technically, but don't know what to do. There's a fair bit of grey zone in their definitions I think.
Any input would be most appreciated.
Cheers..
I hope this may be an appropriate sub forum!
Essentially I have a CICA claim after an assault. They've made an offer but I'm a little unclear on the definition l/scope of one of the tariffs. Basically I had 4 facial fractures. Two in the nose, one in the eye socket and one on the cheek bone.
Apparently they discount nasal fractures. They've awarded me for the single eye socket blow out.
However, there's another category of 'multiple facial fractures' which is a higher award. The language is just that, and one example.
I'm wondering whether it's worth a review, as they can increase, reduce or withdraw the award, as it may be risky.
Clearly I have had 2 qualifying facial fractures, technically, but don't know what to do. There's a fair bit of grey zone in their definitions I think.
Any input would be most appreciated.
Cheers..
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Bluenunn_in_the_north said:Hello Folks,
I hope this may be an appropriate sub forum!
Essentially I have a CICA claim after an assault. They've made an offer but I'm a little unclear on the definition l/scope of one of the tariffs. Basically I had 4 facial fractures. Two in the nose, one in the eye socket and one on the cheek bone.
Apparently they discount nasal fractures. They've awarded me for the single eye socket blow out.
However, there's another category of 'multiple facial fractures' which is a higher award. The language is just that, and one example.
I'm wondering whether it's worth a review, as they can increase, reduce or withdraw the award, as it may be risky.
Clearly I have had 2 qualifying facial fractures, technically, but don't know what to do. There's a fair bit of grey zone in their definitions I think.
Any input would be most appreciated.
Cheers..1 -
You might receive more advice at https://www.reddit.com/r/LegalAdviceUK2
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marcia_ said:Bluenunn_in_the_north said:Hello Folks,
I hope this may be an appropriate sub forum!
Essentially I have a CICA claim after an assault. They've made an offer but I'm a little unclear on the definition l/scope of one of the tariffs. Basically I had 4 facial fractures. Two in the nose, one in the eye socket and one on the cheek bone.
Apparently they discount nasal fractures. They've awarded me for the single eye socket blow out.
However, there's another category of 'multiple facial fractures' which is a higher award. The language is just that, and one example.
I'm wondering whether it's worth a review, as they can increase, reduce or withdraw the award, as it may be risky.
Clearly I have had 2 qualifying facial fractures, technically, but don't know what to do. There's a fair bit of grey zone in their definitions I think.
Any input would be most appreciated.
Cheers..0 -
GingerTim said:You might receive more advice at https://www.reddit.com/r/LegalAdviceUK0
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Bluenunn_in_the_north said:marcia_ said:Bluenunn_in_the_north said:Hello Folks,
I hope this may be an appropriate sub forum!
Essentially I have a CICA claim after an assault. They've made an offer but I'm a little unclear on the definition l/scope of one of the tariffs. Basically I had 4 facial fractures. Two in the nose, one in the eye socket and one on the cheek bone.
Apparently they discount nasal fractures. They've awarded me for the single eye socket blow out.
However, there's another category of 'multiple facial fractures' which is a higher award. The language is just that, and one example.
I'm wondering whether it's worth a review, as they can increase, reduce or withdraw the award, as it may be risky.
Clearly I have had 2 qualifying facial fractures, technically, but don't know what to do. There's a fair bit of grey zone in their definitions I think.
Any input would be most appreciated.
Cheers..If you have medical evidence of multiple injuries and their tariff table says you should get a higher award appeal. I made my initial application January 22 do its not a quick process.1 -
They say multiple fractures of the face - e.g. Le Fort fractures types 2 & 3
Type 3 is almost a detached face while 2 is not as bad but is much worse than "just" the other facial fractures they list.
Even if your fractures required an operation the awards are still nothing like the Le Fort award (and that's not taking the 100/30/15 payments into account).1 -
mjm3346 said:They say multiple fractures of the face - e.g. Le Fort fractures types 2 & 3
Type 3 is almost a detached face while 2 is not as bad but is much worse than "just" the other facial fractures they list.
Even if your fractures required an operation the awards are still nothing like the Le Fort award (and that's not taking the 100/30/15 payments into account).1 -
From what you have said I think there is no chance of the multiple fractures award - but that doesn't mean the offer is correct - sometimes Victim support can give advice (free).
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