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Sexually Abused By My Husband – Can I Claim Compensation?
By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 13th October 2023. Within this guide, we will discuss how and when you could make a criminal injury claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) if you have been sexually abused by your husband.
Additionally, this guide will cover the evidence you will need to make a claim through the CICA, and the time limits you must adhere to. We will also share examples of the compensation you could be awarded following a successful claim. Furthermore, we will share some of the benefits of making a criminal injury claim with one of our solicitors.
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Sexually Abused By Husband Claims Guide
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- My Husband Sexually Abused Me – Can I Claim Compensation?
- What Evidence Do I Need To Prove I Was Sexually Abuse By My Husband?
- What Is The Time Limit For CICA Sexual Abuse Claims?
- Sexual Abuse Compensation Payouts
- No Win No Fee Sexual Assault Claims
- Make A Claim Today
- More Resources On What To Do If Your Husband Sexually Abuses You
My Husband Sexually Abused Me – Can I Claim Compensation?
If your husband has sexually assaulted you, then you may be eligible to make a criminal injury claim through the CICA. The CICA can award and pay out compensation to those who have been criminally injured.
To be eligible to make a claim through the CICA, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have been injured in a crime of violence. Some examples that the CICA Scheme define as a crime of violence include sexual assault, an attack or certain kinds of threats.
- The incident must have occurred in Scotland, England, Wales or another relevant place, such as a ship registered to one of these listed countries.
- You must have reported the incident to the police.
Your claim must also be started within the relevant time limit. We will discuss this in more detail later in this guide.
To find out if you could be eligible to make a claim through the CICA for criminal injuries compensation after being sexually abused by your husband, you can contact our advisors.
What Is The CICA And What Role Do They Play In Sexual Abuse Claims?
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a UK government organisation that can pay compensation to victims of crime who are eligible under its scheme. People may be eligible to submit a claim to the CICA if they have been physically or mentally harmed by a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales. This includes sexual abuse claims.
If you are wondering, ‘My husband sexually abuses me, can I make a claim through the CICA?’ you can contact our team of friendly advisors. They can also offer you free advice.
What Evidence Do I Need To Prove I Was Sexually Abuse By My Husband?
If you are making a criminal injury claim through the CICA after being sexually abused by your husband, you will need to provide the following evidence:
- A police reference number – this to is prove that you reported the incident to the police.
- Proof that you meet the residency requirements.
- Medical evidence regarding the injuries you’ve suffered, such as a copy of your medical records.
When you make a claim through the CICA, they will be able to liaise with the police for any relevant information they require in relation to the claim.
Contact our advisors today for free advice for your criminal injury claim for sexual abuse compensation. If you have a valid claim, you could be connected with a No Win No Fee lawyer from our panel.
What Is The Time Limits For CICA Sexual Abuse Claims?
If you have suffered sexual abuse by your husband and would like to seek compensation through the CICA, you typically will have two years to start your claim. This generally runs from the date you reported the incident to the police. You are expected to report the incident right away unless you have evidence to prove that exceptional circumstances prevented you from doing so.
There are exceptions to this two-year time limit. However, as with reporting the incident, you will be expected to provide evidence that proves that these prevented you from claiming within the two-year general limitation period.
You can contact our advisors to find out if you are still within the limitation period to make a claim through the CICA. They can also let you know about any exceptions that apply.
Sexual Abuse Compensation Payouts
If you make a successful claim through the CICA, you will be awarded compensation for your criminal injuries.
Your injuries will be valued in line with the tariff set out in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. These are set amounts, and if your claim is successful, you will be awarded the amount that correlates with your injury.
In the table below, we have included some of the amounts listed in this tariff.
Compensation Table
| Injury | Description | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault | Resulting in a severley disabling mental illness that is permanent, as confirmed by a psychiatric prognosis. | £27,000 |
| Sexual Assault | Sexual assault that results in serious internal bodily injuries. | £22,000 |
| Sexual Assault | A pattern of frequent severe abuse taking place over the course of 3+ years. | £8,200 |
| Sexual Assault | Non-penile penetrative or oral-genital acts. | £3,300 |
| Sexual Assault | Non-penetrative sexual acts that take place under cloithing. | £2,000 |
| Non-Consensual Penile Penetration | Results in a severely disabling mental illness that is permanent, as confirmed by a psychiatric prognosis. | £27,000 |
| Non-Consensual Penile Penetration | The incident results in internal bodily injuries that are serious. | £22,000 |
| Non-Consensual Penile Penetration | A pattern of repetitive incidents that have occurred over the course of 3+ years | £22,000 |
| Non-Consensual Penile Penetration | A pattern of incidents that have repeated up to three years. | £16,500 |
| Non-Consensual Penile Penetration | Non-consensual penetration by one attacker. | £11,000 |
If you have suffered multiple injuries, they may be subjected to the multiple injury formula. This means that if your criminal injury claim is successful, you will receive 100% of the compensation listed in the tariff for your highest-valued injury, 30% for the second, and 15% for the third highest.
Furthermore, you may be able to receive compensation from a separate tariff that is not subjected to this formula if you lost a foetus, contracted an STI, or became pregnant as a result of the incident.
Special Expenses
You may also be awarded compensation for certain special expenses as part of your criminal injury claim. These must be reasonable, necessary and have directly resulted from your injury.
Some of the special expenses you could recover include:
- Care costs that relate to food preparation or bodily functions.
- Adaptations to your home, such as adding a stairlift or ramp.
- Any equipment that was damaged in the crime of violence that you relied on as a physical aid, such as your glasses.
Contact our advisors today if you are wondering, ‘My husband sexually assaulted me, could I make a claim for compensation?’ They could also provide you with more information about using a sexual abuse compensation calculator to see how much your claim could be worth.
No Win No Fee Sexual Assault Claims
If your husband sexually abused you, and you meet the criteria to make a criminal injury claim through the CICA, one of our solicitors could help you with your case. They could help you with gathering evidence and representing you in your claim.
Furthermore, they may offer to work with you under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) which is a type of No Win No Fee agreement. When working with a solicitor under this agreement, you won’t be obligated to pay them any upfront or ongoing fees for their services. Additionally, if your claim is not successful, you won’t be required to pay them for the work they have done on your case.
However, if you receive a settlement, they will deduct a success fee from the compensation awarded to you. The percentage that can be taken as this fee is capped by the law.
Contact one of our advisors to see if you could be eligible to work with one of our sexual abuse solicitors. They could also provide more information regarding husband abuse claims made through the CICA.
Make A Claim Today
If you are still wondering, ‘My husband sexually abuses me, can I make a criminal injury claim?’ you can contact our advisors. Our team are here to help you 24 hours a day and can offer you free advice regarding criminal injury claims made through the CICA for being sexually abused by your husband.
To speak with an advisor, you can:
- Call 0800 073 8804
- Use our live chat
- Complete our ‘claim online‘ form for a free callback
More Resources On What To Do If Your Husband Sexually Abuses You
For more articles by us about criminal injury claims for sexual abuse:
- Sexual abuse during lockdown – can you claim?
- How much compensation could a rape victim claim?
- Historical sexual abuse claims
Or, for further information and resources from other sites, follow the links below:
- NHS – Domestic violence and abuse.
- CICA – Statstics at CICA.
- Rape Crisis – About us.
You can contact our advisors if you have any questions on how to make a criminal injury claim through the CICA if you have been sexually abused by your husband.
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