OCICB 2017

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 compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained when she was assaulted by her son.

The son was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

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

The Board awarded $4,000 for pain and suffering and pre-authorized up to $1,500 for future counselling expenses.

The applicant, a police officer, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an assault while attempting to arrest an offender.

The applicant suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in her right thumb, which caused excruciating pain and limited her daily activities and work duties.

The Board found the applicant was injured in the course of her duties and awarded $4,500 for pain and suffering, plus $280.75 for parking and travel expenses, for a total award of $4,780.75.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained during an assault outside a nightclub.

Although the charges against the alleged offender relative to the Applicant were withdrawn, the Board found on a balance of probabilities that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence.

The Board awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering but denied claims for income loss and medical expenses due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The Applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a robbery at his pizzeria.

The Applicant was stabbed in the thigh and suffered psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $8,665.00 for pain and suffering and medical expenses.

Claims for income loss and property damage were denied due to lack of corroborating evidence and statutory limitations.

The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering resulting from a physical assault.

The applicant was stabbed in the face and neck, resulting in permanent scarring, nerve damage, and psychological injuries.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $11,000 for pain and suffering and $550 for income loss, for a total award of $11,550.

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

The offender, who was convicted of assault causing bodily harm, struck the applicant in the face and head-butted him, causing lacerations, bruising, and temporary vision and cognitive impairment.

The Board awarded $4,000 for pain and suffering and $45 for ambulance expenses, but denied claims for income loss and travel expenses due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from criminal harassment and threats by a former partner.

The offender was convicted of criminal harassment, uttering threats, and breaching a recognizance.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and suffered cumulative psychological injuries over a four-month period.

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

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for psychological injuries sustained after preventing a shooting at his workplace.

The applicant, a bartender, grabbed the ammunition clip from an offender's handgun, preventing the intended victim from being shot.

The Board found the applicant was a victim within the meaning of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act and awarded $4,000 for pain and suffering and $1,200 for future counselling.

The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from a physical assault by his common-law spouse involving a knife.

Although the assault charge was withdrawn in exchange for a guilty plea to a manslaughter charge involving another victim, the Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence based on court findings.

The Board awarded the applicant $4,500 for pain and suffering and pre-authorized up to $1,200 for counselling expenses.

The applicant, a visitor to Canada, was the victim of an unprovoked assault by a stranger, resulting in a broken nose and emotional distress.

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 under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded the applicant $5,000 for pain and suffering and $3,307.99 for out-of-pocket treatment expenses.

The Applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from an unprovoked shooting.

The Applicant sustained two gunshot wounds requiring surgery and a 13-day hospital stay, leaving significant scarring and psychological trauma.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering, noting that compensation may be awarded even though no charges were laid.

The Applicant, a police officer, applied for compensation after being shot at and pinned down by an alleged offender for several hours.

The Applicant suffered from anxiety, panic attacks, and chest pains as a result of the incident.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found the Applicant to be a victim of a crime of violence (uttering threats) under section 5(a) of the Act.

The Board awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering and pre-authorized $1,200 for future counselling expenses.

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 financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from a physical assault.

The offender was convicted in criminal court.

The Board found that the Applicant proved on a balance of probabilities that his physical injuries, including a head laceration and concussion, resulted from the crime of violence.

The Board awarded the Applicant $4,000.00 for pain and suffering.

The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a physical assault by a neighbour.

The offender struck the applicant, who uses a wheelchair and crutches, with a metal pipe after a dispute over smoking in the hallway.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of crime under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act and awarded $2,000 for pain and suffering, along with up to $1,000 for future counselling expenses.

The applicant, a security guard, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when he was assaulted by an intoxicated hotel guest.

The applicant suffered a fractured wrist and emotional distress.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering, $85 for physiotherapy expenses, and $250 for income loss, for a total award of $6,335.

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for physical and emotional injuries sustained during an assault by an acquaintance.

The offender was convicted of assault with a weapon after striking the applicant with a glass plate.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $2,500 for pain and suffering.

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.