Other Tribunals - OCICB

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 police officer, sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an assault by an offender she was apprehending under the Mental Health Act.

The applicant suffered a concussion, neck and back pain, and frequent headaches, requiring medical treatment and time off work.

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

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

The offender struck the applicant in the face with a bong, causing lacerations, swelling, and nerve damage, and was subsequently convicted of assault with a weapon.

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 $4,000 for pain and suffering, considering the physical injuries, medical intervention required, and emotional impact.

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 sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during a road rage assault.

The offender punched the applicant multiple times in the face, causing facial trauma, exacerbated back pain, and psychological injuries including PTSD and depression.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act, relying on the offender's criminal conviction for assault.

The Board awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering, in addition to a previous $1,800 award for counselling, but denied claims for property damage and massage therapy.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being attacked by a stranger with a hammer, resulting in facial fractures and permanent loss of vision in one eye.

The Alleged Offender was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Act.

The Board awarded $18,000 for pain and suffering, $64.41 for nursing expenses, and $225 for costs, while denying claims for lost wages, travel, and cleaning expenses due to insufficient evidence of actual loss.

The Applicant, a psychiatric nurse, was assaulted by a patient who punched her in the face and stole her keys and ID.

She suffered physical injuries including a swollen cheek and neck pain, as well as ongoing anxiety that eventually caused her to leave her job.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found she was a victim of a crime of violence under the Act.

The Board awarded $4,000 for pain and suffering and pre-authorized up to $1,200 for future counselling expenses, but denied travel expenses due to lack of documentation.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from a domestic assault.

The offender was convicted of assault and sentenced to 45 days in jail.

The Board proceeded in the applicant's absence based on documentary evidence.

Finding that the applicant was a victim of a crime under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act, the Board awarded $6,000 for pain and suffering.

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 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, 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, 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 filed a claim for compensation with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board but failed to appear at the scheduled hearing.

The Board proceeded in the applicant's absence pursuant to section 7(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.

The application was dismissed as abandoned without deciding on the merits.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when assaulted by a tenant with a baseball bat.

The offender was convicted of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Act and awarded $8,000 for pain and suffering.

Claims for out-of-pocket expenses were denied due to a lack of receipts, but the Board left open the possibility of future funding for physiotherapy and counselling.

The applicant, a police officer, applied to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for compensation after being assaulted by a suspect during a break and enter.

The suspect attempted to disarm the officer and caused various soft tissue injuries.

The Board found the applicant eligible for compensation under section 5(b) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $3,000 for pain and suffering but denied claims for travel expenses and lost vacation days, noting the availability of WSIB coverage and the lack of actual loss.

The applicant sought compensation for pain and suffering after being assaulted by the offender and two other males.

The applicant had intervened to protect her boyfriend from an unprovoked attack, using her body as a shield, and was kicked in the face and body by the offender, who was wearing spiked footwear.

The offender was convicted of assault with a weapon.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board found the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act and awarded her $4,000.00 for pain and suffering, noting the physical injuries and the exacerbation of her pre-existing anxiety.

The applicant sought compensation for pain and suffering after being physically assaulted by a fellow exotic dancer with a stiletto heel.

The offender was convicted of assault with a weapon.

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

Considering the physical injuries, permanent scarring, post-concussive symptoms, and psychological impact, the Board awarded the applicant $5,000 for pain and suffering.