The applicant, a police officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation after being assaulted by a suspect during a break and enter.
The suspect attempted to disarm the officer and caused various soft tissue injuries.
The Board found the applicant eligible for compensation under section 5(b) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.
The Board awarded $3,000 for pain and suffering but denied claims for travel expenses and lost vacation days, noting the availability of WSIB coverage and the lack of actual loss.
