M. Saleem Akhtar

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and emotional injuries sustained when he was assaulted by an offender at a wedding party.

The offender, who was convicted of aggravated assault, struck the Applicant when he intervened in an altercation.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and accepted his evidence regarding his injuries, which included a concussion, shoulder and knee injuries, and PTSD.

The Board awarded the Applicant $6,000 for pain and suffering and $52 for travel expenses.

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

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering, noting the physical injuries and emotional impact.

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

The Applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for emotional and psychological injuries sustained after being threatened with a knife by the alleged offender.

Although the offender was not convicted of offences relating to the Applicant, the Board found on a balance of probabilities that a crime of violence occurred.

The Board awarded the Applicant $3,000 for pain and suffering, considering the emotional impact of the assault and her pre-existing health issues.

The Applicant, an off-duty police officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for pain and suffering after being assaulted by an impaired driver he attempted to arrest.

The offender broke the Applicant's hand and was subsequently convicted of assaulting a peace officer.

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

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained after being struck in the neck by a stray bullet while fishing.

The offender was convicted of criminal negligence causing bodily harm and firearms offences.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $8,000 for pain and suffering, plus $74.05 for prescription expenses, for a total award of $8,074.05.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and emotional injuries, expenses, and loss of income resulting from an assault.

The offender, who punched the Applicant and broke his jaw, was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering, $1,500 for loss of income, and $400 for legal costs, while denying the claim for prescription expenses due to lack of receipts.

The applicant, who was previously awarded compensation for injuries sustained from a crime of violence, underwent a periodic review of her monthly payments of $554.00 for loss of income.

The applicant testified that her medical condition had not significantly improved and that her part-time work was inconsistent.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found her testimony credible and ordered the continuation of the periodic payments, subject to a further review in May 2018 to assess any renewed capacity for earning employment income.

The applicant, a uniformed police officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation after being stabbed by an offender while responding to a family disturbance call.

The offender was convicted of aggravated assault.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering, considering the physical injuries, psychological impact, and the fact that the assault occurred in the line of duty.

The applicant, a police officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation after being head-butted by an offender during an arrest, resulting in a concussion and a black eye.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and sustained physical and emotional injuries.

The Board awarded the applicant $3,000 for pain and suffering, plus travel and medical report costs, for a total award of $3,351.55.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and emotional injuries sustained during an unprovoked, racially motivated assault.

The offender pushed the applicant into the street, resulting in a broken leg and exacerbation of pre-existing psychological issues.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering.

Claims for expenses and loss of income were denied due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The applicant, a police officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for physical and emotional injuries sustained during an assault by an offender he was attempting to arrest.

The offender bit the applicant's biceps and caused other minor injuries, leading to convictions for impaired driving and assaulting a peace officer.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $3,000 for pain and suffering.

The Applicant, who suffers from cerebral palsy, applied for compensation after being assaulted by an offender who tipped over his tricycle, resulting in a broken collar bone.

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering, considering the physical injuries, the need for attendant care, and the emotional impact of the unprovoked assault.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when an unidentified individual struck him in the eye with a beer bottle at a bar.

The Board found on a balance of probabilities that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence.

The applicant suffered severe eye injuries requiring multiple surgeries and resulting in vision loss.

The Board awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering but denied the claim for loss of income due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and emotional injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault at a bus stop.

The offender punched the applicant in the face, causing an orbital bone fracture, concussion, and exacerbation of pre-existing depression, and was subsequently 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 $6,000 for pain and suffering, plus $400 for legal costs.

The applicant, a correctional officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation after an inmate threw a cup of unknown bodily fluids at her face and body.

The applicant claimed compensation for emotional injuries, travel expenses, and loss of income.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence (assaulting a peace officer) and awarded $2,000 for pain and suffering and $663.20 for travel expenses.

The claim for loss of income was denied because the applicant received WSIB benefits and did not sustain an actual wage loss.

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

The Applicant was stabbed three times in the back, resulting in a punctured lung, and suffered ongoing psychological trauma.

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 $9,000 for pain and suffering, along with compensation for medical expenses and loss of income, totaling $11,815.

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

The applicant, a senior citizen, was kicked in the legs by two unknown individuals, resulting in bruising, bleeding, and the subsequent development of blood clots requiring medication.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence (assault causing bodily harm) and awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering, plus $50 for out-of-pocket treatment expenses.

The applicant sought compensation for physical and emotional injuries sustained after being unprovokedly assaulted at a bar.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence, specifically an assault, which resulted in a broken tooth, facial bruising, and a sprained foot.

The Board awarded the applicant $5,000 for pain and suffering, along with compensation for prescription drugs, past dental expenses, and future dental costs, totaling $6,883.35.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and emotional injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault in a washroom.

The offender punched the applicant from behind, resulting in a broken jaw that required surgery and metal plates.

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering, $91.61 for prescription drugs, and $1,150 for loss of income, for a total award of $7,241.61.

The applicant filed a claim for compensation under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The applicant was served with a Notice of Hearing but failed to appear at the scheduled time.

Pursuant to section 7(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, the Board proceeded in the applicant's absence and dismissed the application as abandoned without deciding the merits.