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What to do if CICA claims are refused – It ain’t over till it’s over

What to do if CICA claims are refused

What to do if CICA claims are refused

What to do if CICA claims are refused

There are times when unfortunately the CICA will refuse to make any award at all, with a number of reasons why this can be.

For example, it may be that the CICA feel that the assault has not been reported to the Police quickly enough. The CICA may feel that the incident is not a “violent crime” as such.

Alternatively, perhaps that the injury is not severe enough to warrant an award of compensation.  However, just because a CICA award is refused, it does not necessarily mean that ultimately an application will not be successful. Continue reading