Anne Marie Langan

The applicant, a bank teller who developed PTSD after an armed robbery at her workplace, requested a review of a single member's decision awarding her $5,000 for pain and suffering and denying her claim for loss of income.

The review panel found the original award unreasonable given the severe psychological impact of the crime, which prevented the applicant from working.

The panel increased the pain and suffering award to $12,000, awarded $10,600 for loss of income, and authorized $2,400 for future therapy, reaching the statutory maximum lump sum of $25,000.

The Applicant and Alleged Offender brought pre-hearing motions before the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

The Applicant sought an order requiring the Alleged Offender to submit cross-examination questions in writing to prevent re-victimization, which the Board granted.

The Alleged Offender sought to admit late-filed documents and requested production of additional files, including the Applicant's counseling records.

The Board allowed the late-filed documents as relevant to credibility, but largely denied the production request, noting that counseling records are confidential and irrelevant to whether a crime of violence occurred.

The applicant sought a review of a single member's decision denying a variation of a previous award for pain and suffering arising from a 1991 stabbing.

The applicant argued for increased compensation due to ongoing lung pain and scarring.

The review panel upheld the single member's decision, finding no serious error of law or unreasonable exercise of discretion, as the applicant failed to provide compelling new evidence connecting a change in condition to the original crime of violence, particularly given an intervening assault.

The applicant sought a review of a single member's decision awarding her compensation for injuries sustained during an assault by an offender known to her.

The review panel admitted new medical evidence, finding the applicant's pre-existing brain injury had hindered her ability to present her case initially.

The panel concluded the original member made a serious error of law by overlooking documented evidence of the applicant's injuries, including dog bites and the exacerbation of her brain injury.

The panel overturned the original order and increased the award for pain and suffering and future treatment expenses.

The applicant, a correctional officer, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being assaulted and bitten by an inmate.

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found the conviction to be conclusive evidence of a crime of violence and accepted that the applicant suffered physical and psychological injuries, including a severe bite mark requiring surgery and symptoms of PTSD.

The Board awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering and pre-authorized $1,200 for future therapy expenses.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained during a robbery at her workplace.

The offender, who was shoplifting, lunged at the applicant, scratched her wrist, and threw merchandise at her.

The offender was subsequently convicted of robbery.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $2,000 for pain and suffering, noting her ongoing anxiety and emotional injuries.

The Applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering, and reimbursement for treatment and travel expenses resulting from an assault with a weapon by a family member.

The offender was convicted of assault with a weapon.

The Board accepted the conviction as conclusive evidence of the crime and found the Applicant suffered physical injuries and PTSD.

The Board awarded $8,000 for pain and suffering but dismissed the claims for expenses due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The applicant, a hospital nurse, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when she was assaulted by a patient.

The offender was convicted of assault.

The Board awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering and $310 for chiropractic expenses, plus pre-authorized future counselling expenses.

The claim for lost wages was denied because the applicant received WSIB benefits covering 85% of her net earnings, and the Board found no actual wage loss occurred due to cost savings from not working.

The Applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from an armed robbery and home invasion.

The Applicant sustained a gunshot wound leading to severe physical and psychological injuries, including cortical blindness and hallucinations.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a violent crime and awarded $25,000 in damages for pain and suffering.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault at a pub.

The offender, who punched the applicant in the face and knocked him unconscious, was convicted of assault.

The Board found the conviction to be conclusive evidence of a violent crime under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded the applicant $5,000 for pain and suffering and $45 for ambulance expenses, for a total award of $5,045.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an aggravated assault.

The Applicant was assaulted with a hammer by an offender while attending a residence to participate in the illegal drug trade.

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

However, applying section 17(1) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act, the Board refused compensation due to the Applicant's extensive criminal history of violent offences and his contributory behaviour in knowingly participating in illegal drug activities with individuals known to be violent.

The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from an unprovoked assault by several unknown males at a restaurant.

The applicant sustained a broken nose, broken bones in his left hand, a concussion, and a cut to his shoulder.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act, despite the lack of identified suspects or convictions.

The Board awarded the applicant $5,000 for pain and suffering.

The applicant, a correctional officer, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering and lost income after being assaulted by an inmate.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering due to a broken nose, concussion, and psychological trauma.

The claim for lost income was denied because the applicant received WSIB benefits that offset any actual wage loss.

The applicant, a police officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for pain and suffering and lost wages after being assaulted by an alleged offender during an arrest.

The Board found that the applicant suffered injuries while lawfully arresting the offender and qualified as a victim under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $2,000 for pain and suffering but denied the claim for lost wages, finding that the applicant's WSIB benefits and cost savings offset any actual wage loss.

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

The offender stabbed the applicant after a verbal altercation.

The Board accepted the offender's criminal conviction as conclusive evidence of the crime and awarded the applicant $10,018 for pain and suffering and travel expenses, noting the severe physical injuries, PTSD symptoms, and inability to work.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an altercation with two individuals while she was cycling on a sidewalk with her dog.

The Board found the Applicant's evidence credible and concluded she was a victim of forcible confinement and assault.

The Board awarded the Applicant $2,808.36 for pain and suffering, medical expenses, and costs.

The Applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a home invasion where he was shot with a pellet gun.

The offender was convicted of aggravated assault and weapons offences.

The Board found the Applicant eligible for compensation under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act, awarding $15,000 for pain and suffering, $136 for travel expenses, and pre-authorizing $2,400 for future counselling.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault by an unidentified assailant, which resulted in the loss of his right eye.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $10,000 for pain and suffering, plus $12,991.49 for medical expenses and a prosthesis, for a total award of $22,991.49.

The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from an unprovoked assault by two unknown youths.

The applicant was struck and cut with a pocket knife, resulting in facial scarring, post-traumatic stress disorder, and agoraphobia.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act, despite the lack of a conviction.

The Board awarded the applicant $10,000 for pain and suffering.

The Applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a road rage assault.

The offender was convicted of assault and sentenced to 12 months' probation.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of crime and awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering due to a fractured ankle and facial bruising.

Claims for medical expenses, travel costs, and lost wages were denied due to a lack of supporting documentation.