Keith Forde

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for expenses and loss of financial support following the second-degree murder of his daughter.

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

The Board awarded $1,200 as a contribution towards food and delivery expenses for a memorial gathering.

Claims for loss of financial support and funeral expenses were denied due to a lack of supporting documentation, and claims for travel and vehicle expenses were denied as falling outside the Board's usual scope of compensation.

The applicant, a correctional officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for pain and suffering and loss of income resulting from an assault by an inmate.

The offender was convicted of assaulting a peace officer.

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 $1,500 for pain and suffering, noting the physical and psychological impacts of the assault.

The claim for loss of income was not pursued as the applicant received WSIB benefits.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault by multiple individuals at his residence.

The Board found 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, along with compensation for chiropractic treatment, income loss, and a doctor's note, totaling $5,696.70.

Claims for rent and travel expenses were denied.

The applicant, a correctional officer, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when an inmate assaulted her.

The offender was convicted of assaulting a peace officer.

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

The Board awarded $3,000 for pain and suffering but denied the claim for lost wages as the applicant received full pay during her disability.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries allegedly sustained during an assault by police officers during a traffic stop in 1984.

The Board found that the Applicant and his brother provoked the physical altercation and that the police officers' use of force was justified under the Criminal Code.

As the force was justified, it did not constitute a crime of violence, and the application for compensation was denied.

The Board awarded $400 towards the Applicant's legal fees.

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation following an unprovoked assault with a weapon by an acquaintance, which resulted in severed tendons in his right hand.

The offender pled guilty and was sentenced to one year in jail.

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

The Board awarded $11,000 for pain and suffering and $25 for a splint, but denied claims for ambulance, travel, and income loss as they were unsupported or did not meet the Board's criteria.

The Applicant, a police officer, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when an offender intentionally rammed his police cruiser during a high-speed pursuit.

The offender was convicted of flight while pursued by a peace officer.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act and awarded $7,000 for physical and psychological pain and suffering.

The applicant, a correctional officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation after being assaulted by an inmate.

The inmate head-butted the applicant, causing him to strike his head against a wall and suffer a concussion.

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, despite the criminal charges against the inmate still being pending.

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 unprovoked assault and robbery by two unknown offenders.

The applicant suffered a broken jaw, broken nose, and broken teeth after being punched in the face while attempting to retrieve his stolen phone.

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 the applicant $5,000 for pain and suffering.

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

The offender punched the Applicant in the face, causing him to fall and strike his head, resulting in facial trauma, broken teeth, and psychological injuries.

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 $8,456.03 for dental, ambulance, and photocopying expenses, for a total award of $17,456.03.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault by an intoxicated stranger.

The offender punched the applicant repeatedly after the applicant asked him to keep the noise down, resulting in a broken nose, traumatic brain injury, and PTSD.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $10,000 for pain and suffering, $3,571.93 for income loss, and $2,400 for future counselling, totaling $15,971.93.

The 82-year-old applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a home invasion perpetrated by her step great-grandson.

The offender was convicted of multiple offences including assault causing bodily harm and robbery.

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

The Board awarded $12,000 for pain and suffering and $420 for chiropractor expenses, but denied claims for a security system, moving costs, and unverified income loss.

The Applicant, a police officer, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when he slipped on ice while attempting to handcuff an individual arrested for public intoxication.

The Board denied the application, finding that the injury did not result from a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act, as the individual merely pulled her arm back and did not assault the officer.

Furthermore, the Board held that the Applicant was not compensable under sections 5(b) or 5(c) because public intoxication is an offence against public order, not an offence against a person or property.

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

The offender punched the applicant, causing multiple facial fractures that required surgery.

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

The Board awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering, $6,000 for loss of income, and authorized up to $1,200 for future counselling.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering and loss of income resulting from an unprovoked assault.

The offender pled guilty to assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $3,000 for pain and suffering based on physical and psychological injuries.

The claim for loss of income was denied due to a lack of supporting medical and employment documentation.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault on a public transit bus.

The alleged offender attacked the bus driver and then punched the Applicant in the face, causing physical and psychological injuries.

Although the assault charge against the Applicant was withdrawn, the Board found on a balance of probabilities that she was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $3,000 for pain and suffering but denied travel expenses as the distance was under 40 kilometres.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for psychological injuries sustained during an armed robbery at her workplace.

Although the alleged offender was acquitted, the Board found on a balance of probabilities that a crime of violence occurred and the Applicant was a victim under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded a total of $23,230.60 for pain and suffering, loss of income, therapy, and travel expenses.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained during an attempted murder by her ex-boyfriend.

The alleged offender intentionally caused a motor vehicle collision and subsequently stabbed the applicant multiple times before fatally stabbing himself.

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

The Board awarded $15,000 for pain and suffering and $3,600 for future counselling, declining to reduce the award despite the applicant receiving motor vehicle insurance benefits.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained after being assaulted at a house party he attended uninvited.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence (assault causing bodily harm) resulting in the loss of two front teeth.

The Board concluded that the applicant's uninvited attendance did not warrant a reduction in compensation under s. 17(1) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act, nor did he fail to cooperate with police under s. 17(2).

The applicant was awarded $7,634.00 for pain and suffering and out-of-pocket expenses.