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Field engineer mugged at work: can he claim compensation?
I am a field engineer and was mugged at the back of my van, I was struck several time on the head and had my work mobile stolen and also my wallet containing £370.00, credit cards, driving licence. I collapsed in the police station and was taken to hospital were I was monitored for approximately 3 hours, I was then released and told to rest. My forehead just above my right eye was swollen, I also am still suffering with severe headaches, and a tighten stiff neck, I have had 1 black out since the accident last week. I was given 4 days off work (but did not lose any sick pay or bonus).
You are eligible to submit a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) and can expect an award of several thousand pounds. You will probably suffer psychologically from this incident and will need to be conscious of this. Expect to suffer flashbacks and nightmares.
You do not need to rush into any settlement of your claim and should let time assist in your recovery. However you should register your claim straight away.
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