Janet MacEachen

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a physical altercation with the Alleged Offender over a parking dispute.

The Applicant gave inconsistent accounts of the incident, but evidence indicated he initiated physical contact by pushing and bear-hugging the Alleged Offender.

The Board found the Applicant failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the Alleged Offender was not acting in lawful self-defence when he punched the Applicant.

Furthermore, the Board held that even if self-defence did not apply, compensation would be denied under section 17(1) of the CVCA because the Applicant's behaviour directly contributed to his injuries.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a physical altercation over a parking dispute.

The Board found significant inconsistencies in the applicant's evidence regarding the sequence of events, including when he pushed and bear-hugged the alleged offender.

The Board concluded that the applicant failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the alleged offender was not acting in lawful self-defence when he punched the applicant.

Furthermore, the Board held that the applicant's own behaviour contributed to his injuries, warranting a denial of compensation under s. 17(1) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds in an unprovoked attack.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence.

However, the Board reduced the compensation award pursuant to s. 17(2) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act because the Applicant refused to provide a written or video statement to police and provided inoperable phone passwords, hindering the investigation.

The Board awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering and denied the claim for expenses due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The Applicant sought to vary a previous decision of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board that awarded compensation for injuries resulting from a crime of violence.

The Applicant required a second surgery and incurred further travel expenses for treatment.

The Board found that the complications and additional treatments constituted a change in circumstances under section 25 of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board varied the original award, increasing the contribution for travel to treatment from $400.00 to $1,000.00, resulting in a total current award of $11,388.09.

The applicant requested a review of a single member's decision denying her compensation for loss of income under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

She argued the decision was made without considering her 2016 tax return, which she had not previously filed.

The review panel found that the newly provided 2016 tax return showed a higher net income than the year of her injury and the preceding years, confirming no loss of income occurred.

The panel concluded there was no serious error of law or unreasonable exercise of discretion and dismissed the request for review.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when the alleged offender kicked a door into the applicant's face during a dispute.

The alleged offender was initially charged with assault causing bodily harm, which was withdrawn upon entering a peace bond.

The Board found that a crime of violence occurred and awarded the applicant $5,000 for pain and suffering.

The claim for treatment expenses was denied due to insufficient evidence linking the expenses to the incident and a lack of clarity regarding the applicant's insurance coverage.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an attempted murder.

The applicant was shot four times in an unprovoked attack and suffered physical and psychological injuries.

The offender was convicted of attempted murder.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence, cooperated with police, and did not contribute to his injuries.

The Board awarded $8,000 for pain and suffering and pre-authorized $3,000 for future physiotherapy and counselling.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when he was run over and dragged by a motor vehicle driven by his former girlfriend.

The incident occurred as the driver attempted to flee the scene of a shooting.

The Board found that the injuries were the result of a motor vehicle accident, not a crime of violence, as the vehicle was not used to assault the Applicant and the injuries could not be tied to the shooting.

The application for compensation was dismissed.

The applicant sought a review of a single Member's decision awarding $3,000 in additional compensation for pain and suffering related to a 1975 assault.

The applicant argued that all his current health issues, including a knee replacement, were caused by the original assault and sought further compensation.

The two-member panel found no error of law or unreasonable exercise of discretion in the single Member's decision, noting the applicant failed to provide sufficient medical evidence linking all his current health problems to the 1975 incident.

The review was denied and the $3,000 award was upheld.

The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained during an assault with a weapon.

Although the alleged offenders were not convicted, the Board found the applicant to be a victim of a crime of violence based on credible testimony and medical evidence.

The Board awarded compensation for pain and suffering, past prescription medication, and a contribution towards loss of income, but denied requests for periodic payments due to insufficient evidence.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a physical assault.

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board proceeded in writing after the applicant failed to attend the hearing but consented by telephone.

The Board awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering due to facial contusions, a permanent scar, and ongoing headaches, but denied the claim for medical expenses due to a lack of supporting receipts.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained in a stabbing incident.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and suffered severe injuries.

However, the Board noted that the Applicant failed to fully cooperate with the police investigation, which hindered the apprehension of the main offender.

Consequently, while the Board did not deny compensation entirely due to the severity of the injuries, it reduced the award.

The Applicant was awarded a total of $11,000 for pain and suffering and loss of income, plus pre-authorized counselling expenses.

The applicant filed a claim for compensation with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

Prior to the scheduled hearing, the applicant's authorized representative advised the Board that the applicant would not be proceeding with the claim and would not attend.

The Board proceeded in the applicant's absence pursuant to section 7(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and dismissed the application as withdrawn.