Keith Forde

The applicant, a police officer, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained while escorting a prisoner.

The applicant dislocated his finger while attempting to prevent the prisoner from assaulting another officer.

The Board found the applicant was injured while attempting to prevent an offence, satisfying section 5(b) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $1,500 for pain and suffering and $218.64 for travel expenses.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for psychological injuries resulting from being threatened with death or bodily harm by her fiancé.

The Alleged Offender was charged with uttering threats, though the charge was later withdrawn.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and suffered psychological injuries, including anxiety and depression, as a result.

The Board awarded the Applicant $2,000 for pain and suffering.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained during an assault and robbery by multiple offenders.

The offenders were convicted of aggravated assault and robbery.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

Considering the severity of the injuries and the circumstances of the incident, the Board awarded the Applicant $6,000 for pain and suffering.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an assault and robbery by an unknown offender.

The Applicant suffered severe physical injuries, including multiple facial and skull fractures, as well as psychological trauma.

The Board found the Applicant to be a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act, despite the offender never being apprehended.

The Board awarded $10,000 for pain and suffering, $3,000 for income loss, and $2,400 for future counselling.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained when he was stabbed in the chest by his common-law spouse.

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act and awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering, $1,200 for future counselling, and $160 for legal disbursements.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained after being stabbed in the chest by his common-law spouse.

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act and awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering, $1,200 for future therapy, and $160 for legal disbursements.

The Applicant, a hotel manager, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation after being assaulted by a guest who was asked to leave for violating a no-smoking policy.

The unprovoked attack resulted in a broken arm requiring surgery and a laceration to the forehead.

The 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, plus expenses, for a total award of $6,520.

The Applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for pain and suffering resulting from an unprovoked assault by a stranger.

The offender pled guilty to the assault and received a suspended sentence.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act and suffered physical and psychological injuries.

The Board awarded the Applicant $2,500 for pain and suffering.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault by two friends in his home.

The offenders, who were convicted of assault causing bodily harm, attacked the Applicant and struck him with a brick, resulting in a fractured arm and a head laceration.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded the Applicant $7,000 for pain and suffering, considering the aggravating factors of the unprovoked attack in his own home.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when he was shot multiple times by an offender.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence, specifically attempted murder.

However, the Board determined that the Applicant's involvement in facilitating his female companion's escort services indirectly contributed to his injuries, warranting a reduced award under section 17(1) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded the Applicant $8,000 for pain and suffering, plus reasonable expenses, for a total award of $9,099.88.

The Applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation following an unprovoked aggravated assault where the offender struck the Applicant in the face with a beer bottle.

The offender was convicted of aggravated assault.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act and suffered physical and psychological injuries.

The Board awarded $8,000 for pain and suffering but denied the claim for ambulance costs due to a lack of supporting receipts.

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

The applicant was followed from a flea market and shot multiple times by two offenders, resulting in physical injuries and psychological trauma, including PTSD.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering and $45 for ambulance costs.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when he was unprovokedly punched in the face by a stranger at a bar while attempting to intervene in an altercation.

The offender pled guilty to assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering, plus $25 for hospital records.

Claims for loss of income, tuition fees, and other miscellaneous expenses were denied as they fell outside the Board's usual practice for compensation.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault by an intoxicated customer at his workplace.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

Considering the physical and psychological injuries suffered, the Board awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering and $40 for the cost of a medical report.

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

The offender struck the applicant in the face with a glass object, causing facial lacerations, a sprained foot, and subsequent seizures.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering, $3,000 for loss of income, and $45 for ambulance costs, totaling $12,045.

The Applicant, a police officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for a broken hand sustained while attempting to arrest an offender.

The offender was resisting arrest and attempting to damage property.

The Board found the Applicant was injured while lawfully attempting to arrest an offender for an offence against a person or property, making him eligible for compensation under section 5(b) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded the Applicant $3,000 for pain and suffering.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an unprovoked stabbing by a fellow social club member.

The alleged offender was found not criminally responsible for the aggravated assault.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $8,000 for pain and suffering but denied the claim for ambulance costs due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The applicant, a taxi driver, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being stabbed by a passenger.

The offender was convicted of aggravated assault.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $8,000 for pain and suffering and $810.45 for loss of income, totaling $8,810.45.

Claims for lost tips and travel expenses were denied.

The Applicant, a personal support worker, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation after being assaulted by a resident with dementia.

The Alleged Offender died before criminal charges could be prosecuted.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering, $1,000 for travel to treatment, and $1,200 for future counselling, but denied the claim for physiotherapy due to a lack of receipts.

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

The offender struck the applicant in the head with a shovel, causing severe lacerations, a concussion, and a fractured tooth, and was subsequently convicted.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act and awarded a total of $11,524.00 for pain and suffering, dental, chiropractic, and ambulance expenses, as well as future therapy.