The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained when an offender attempted to steal her vehicle while her family members were inside.
The Applicant was struck by the vehicle door and her foot was run over, resulting in a fractured talus, open wounds, and PTSD.
The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act and awarded $10,000 for pain and suffering, $7,520.74 for loss of income, and $150 for medical reports, totaling $17,670.74.