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Compensation for Stabbing Victims – Unprovoked Attack Leads to Hernia

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Winston Solicitors Secures Compensation for Stabbing Victims

We helped our client, Matt*, secure compensation for stabbing victims after he was stabbed in the stomach. His story highlights the importance of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) in supporting victims of violent crime.

An Unprovoked Attack  

Matt was walking home from work one evening after a long day when he noticed a man walking in the opposite direction, muttering to himself. At first, Matt assumed the man was simply singing along to music, as he was wearing headphones. But as they got closer, the man’s behaviour became unsettling. He kept glancing at Matt, looking away, and then back again, as if he’d been caught doing something suspicious.

Without warning, the man suddenly pulled a knife from his pocket and ran straight at Matt. The next thing Matt remembers is waking up in the hospital, where he was told by doctors and police that he had been stabbed twice in the stomach.

Stabbing Attack Leads to Hernia

Matt’s injuries were severe. He required emergency surgery to repair the damage to his stomach and bowel. But the impact of the attack didn’t end there.

Six months later, Matt developed a hernia as a direct result of the stabbing. This led to a second surgery, meaning he had to take another extended period off work. The psychological effects were just as challenging. Matt found it difficult to rebuild his confidence and felt anxious even walking down the same street where the attack had taken place.

Determined to move forward, Matt reported the attack to the police and cooperated fully with their investigation. He then contacted Winston Solicitors to explore his eligibility for compensation for stabbing victims through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

Moving Forward with Compensation for Stabbing Victims

Our legal team guided Matt through the process, ensuring all necessary evidence was submitted, including medical reports detailing his injuries, surgeries, and the long-term effects of the attack. We made sure his claim reflected both the physical and emotional impact of the crime.

Thanks to the strong case presented by Winston Solicitors, Matt was awarded over £4,000 in compensation for stabbing victims. While no amount of money could undo what had happened, the award provided some financial relief as he continued his recovery.

Stabbings are, unfortunately, a common form of violent crime, and many victims don’t realise they may be entitled to compensation. The CICA exists to support victims by providing financial recognition for the harm they have suffered. Whether the perpetrator is caught or not, victims should always explore their options for making a claim.

At Winston Solicitors, we are committed to helping secure compensation for stabbing victims and other violent crime with care and professionalism.

If you have suffered injuries as the result of a violent crime, we’re here to help. Contact us today on 0113 320 5000 or email cica@winstonsolicitors.co.uk for confidential and expert advice. 

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* Name changed for anonymity 

Client feedback

I had a great experience with Winston Solicitors. They were professional, responsive, and guided me through the entire process with ease. I felt supported and informed at every step, and I’m very pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance!
Rochelle
Excellent communication and organised in resolving issue.
Anonymous
Good solicitor
Mahdi
Winston solicitors are very helpful they tell you every what they do and they contact you fast and easy method very friendly thank you very much for your help and sporting
Katrina
Winston Solicitors and specifically Heidi Stewart and her team have been outstanding from start to finish when completing my CICA claim. Although the claim has taken a long time due to the complexity, Heidi has provided updates on the claim at least every 4-6 weeks and has had complete transparency throughout, any questions are answered promptly and they’re usually available to speak to on the phone whenever you require.
Anonymous
Keertan was very informative and answered all my questions with no problems. Managed all my expectations perfectly and still got me the result even though it was a bit harder. Would recommend to anyone!
Sephora
Keertan was so helpful & understanding, she spoke through everything & kept me in the loop, highly recommend. Thank you Keertan xx
Jessica
I instructed Winstons to assist me in a CiCA application. Keertan and Heidi made it a stress free process. The communication was amazing and all conversations were done in a sensitive and compassionate way. The knowledge and advice I received was comprehensive but helped me understand each stage of the process. I needed an out of time waiver and was so grateful that they achieved this and I received and award that accounted for all of the offences. I could not recommend them enough. Thank you so much for your help.
Victoria