The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault at a bar.
The offender pled guilty to assault causing bodily harm.
The Board found that the applicant's physical injuries and the exacerbation of his pre-existing emotional issues resulted from the crime of violence.
The Board awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering but denied claims for out-of-pocket expenses and loss of income due to a lack of supporting documentation.