OCICB 2019

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from an armed robbery at her workplace.

The applicant suffered psychological trauma, including PTSD, though she had pre-existing health conditions.

The Board found that the injuries resulted from a crime of violence, supported by the offenders' convictions.

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

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for loss of financial support following the death of her husband, who was killed while working as a security guard.

The Board found that the deceased was a victim of a crime of violence and that the applicant was entitled to compensation.

After deducting WSIB and CPP survivor benefits from the deceased's calculated monthly contribution to the household, the Board awarded the applicant a retroactive lump sum of $5,779.43 and ongoing periodic payments of $329.00 per month.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for psychological injuries and income loss after witnessing the drive-by shooting murder of a friend and neighbor.

The applicant administered CPR to the victim, who died at the scene.

The Board found that the applicant suffered nervous shock and psychological injuries from witnessing the crime and coming to the victim's immediate aid.

The Board awarded $7,000 for pain and suffering, $200 for income loss, and pre-authorized $1,200 for future counseling.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault by her nephew, as well as for mental and nervous shock from witnessing her husband and daughter being assaulted.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $1,000 for pain and suffering, plus $600 for future counselling.

However, the Board dismissed the claim for mental and nervous shock, finding that her psychological disturbance did not rise to the level of a recognizable psychiatric illness.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board following the homicide of his sister.

The Applicant incurred expenses for her funeral, took an unpaid bereavement leave, and liquidated investments and took out loans to cover the mortgage and taxes on the deceased's properties while she was missing and before her estate could be administered.

The Board granted the application, awarding compensation for funeral costs, future counselling, lost income during bereavement leave, and interest on the loans required to carry the properties, totalling $4,696.82.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained in a drive-by shooting.

The Board found the applicant was an innocent victim of a crime of violence who fully cooperated with police.

The Board awarded a total of $14,550 for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost income, and future therapy.

The applicant filed an application with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

The Board was unable to contact the applicant because it did not have current contact information.

Pursuant to Rule 1.5 of the Board's Rules of Procedure, the application was deemed abandoned and dismissed without a hearing.

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for bereavement counselling for her four children following the shooting death of their father.

The Board required the applicant to provide evidence of paternity, which she subsequently submitted in the form of letters from the deceased's family members.

The Board found on a balance of probabilities that the deceased was a victim of a crime of violence and that the four children were his.

The Board awarded $1,200 for each child for future pre-authorized counselling expenses, totaling $4,800.

The applicant sought compensation for pain and suffering following a random stabbing assault at a shelter.

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

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and that his physical and emotional injuries resulted from the crime.

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

The Applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation following a random street assault that resulted in a fractured jaw, loss of teeth, and psychological trauma.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence, supported by the offender's conviction for aggravated assault.

The Board awarded $7,000 for pain and suffering but denied the claim for expenses and income loss due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The Applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation following an assault where the offender bit off the Applicant's ear.

The Board found that the injuries resulted from a crime of violence, as the offender was convicted of aggravated assault.

The Board awarded $10,000 for pain and suffering and $338.24 for travel expenses, but denied claims for income loss and future treatment due to insufficient supporting documentation.

The applicant applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for pain and suffering following an unprovoked assault that resulted in physical and psychological injuries.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a violent crime and awarded $5,000 for pain and suffering.

The claim for psychological expenses was denied due to a lack of receipts and proof of payment.

The Applicant, a police officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation for injuries sustained while attempting to arrest a suspect.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and was injured while lawfully arresting an offender.

The Board awarded compensation for pain and suffering, expenses, scheduled overtime loss, and future massage therapy, but denied claims for general loss of income and loss of earning capacity at common law because the Applicant was receiving WSIB benefits and remained employed on modified duties.