Jo-Anne Hughes

The applicant sought a review of a single Member's decision denying her request for an additional $5,958.00 for hearing aids.

The applicant had previously received nearly $16,000 in compensation for hearing aids following a 1984 assault, despite inconclusive medical evidence regarding whether the assault exacerbated a pre-existing hearing deficit.

The review panel found that the single Member's refusal to order further compensation was reasonable, noting that the Board does not fund hearing aids in perpetuity and that the original medical evidence was inconclusive.

The application for review was dismissed.

The applicant, a residential care counsellor, was assaulted by a group home resident who pinned her leg with a motorized wheelchair.

The applicant suffered a broken foot and soft tissue injuries, requiring time off work.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found that a crime of violence occurred and awarded the applicant $4,000 for pain and suffering.

Claims for expenses were denied as they were covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.

The applicant, a bar security guard, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being stabbed in the arm while breaking up a fight.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act, as the offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering due to nerve damage and temporary impairment.

The claim for over $10,000 in physiotherapy expenses was denied due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being shot in the head and leg outside a club, resulting in a severe traumatic brain injury.

Although the alleged offender was acquitted of criminal charges due to an evidentiary issue, the Board found on a balance of probabilities that the Applicant was a victim of assault with a weapon.

The Board awarded the Applicant $25,000 for pain and suffering due to the profound and lasting physical, cognitive, and emotional impacts of the injuries.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being stabbed in the chest during an attempted robbery.

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act.

The Board awarded a total of $5,470.00, including compensation for pain and suffering, income loss, and future medical and counselling therapies, while denying an unverified ambulance expense.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being sucker-punched by a stranger outside a bar, resulting in the loss of his two front teeth.

The offender pled guilty to assault causing bodily harm and agreed to pay $10,000 in restitution.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering.

Claims for dental expenses, ambulance costs, and income loss were denied due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The Applicant, a victim of a crime of violence, was receiving monthly periodic payments of $1,000 for loss of income pursuant to a 2008 order.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board conducted a review hearing to determine whether the payments should be continued, varied, or terminated.

Based on the Applicant's testimony and medical evidence indicating no positive change in his health condition, the Board found that the Applicant continued to suffer from physical and emotional injuries that impaired his ability to maintain consistent employment.

The Board ordered the periodic payments to continue, subject to a future review.

The applicant, a psychiatric nurse, applied for compensation after being assaulted by a patient at her workplace.

The assault triggered severe post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, rendering her unable to work.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act and awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being attacked and stabbed multiple times by an offender outside a bar.

The applicant sustained severe injuries, including five stab wounds to the torso, a broken rib, and a torn ligament, requiring four surgeries and resulting in significant time off work.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded the statutory maximum lump sum of $25,000 for pain and suffering, loss of income, and treatment expenses.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained from multiple physical assaults, including choking, committed by an offender who was a former tenant.

The offender was convicted of assault by choking.

The Board found the applicant to be a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act, noting the cumulative physical and emotional impact of the abuse over a twelve-year period.

The Board awarded the applicant $6,000 for pain and suffering.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after witnessing four assailants attack her son in their home.

Although not physically injured, the applicant intervened to save her son and subsequently developed post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board applied the legal test for mental and nervous shock and found the applicant met the proximity factors to be considered a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering and pre-authorized $2,400 for future psychological counselling.

The Applicant, a court security officer, applied for compensation after being bitten by an offender in custody.

The offender pled guilty to assault of a peace officer causing bodily harm.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act.

The Board awarded the Applicant $2,000 for pain and suffering, considering her physical injuries, need for medical testing, and emotional distress.

The Applicant, a paramedic, was assaulted by an offender while attempting to enter an elevator with a patient.

The offender shoved the Applicant, causing her to strike her head and sustain a concussion and eye injury.

The Applicant missed five months of work, with expenses covered by the WSIB.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $4,000 for pain and suffering, noting that any future WSIB Non-Economic Loss award must be used to reimburse the Board.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being attacked from behind by a stranger who struck her in the head with a hammer.

The applicant suffered a head laceration, concussion, and ongoing psychological trauma including anxiety and PTSD symptoms.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act and awarded $7,000 for pain and suffering, plus $431.73 for income loss, for a total award of $7,431.73.