Ohio's Victim of Crime fund does not cover every expense associated with being a victim. For example, it does not cover compensation for pain and suffering. Filing a claim for Victim of Crime compensation does not prevent you from filing a civil lawsuit against the liable party or parties that caused your injuries.
Contact the Crime Victim Lawyers at Stiefvater Law, LLC to discuss your potential claims and determine the amount of compensation to which you are entitled.
The available types of compensation from the Victims of Crime fund:
Medical expenses;
Counseling for victims and immediate family members;
Lost wages;
Crime scene cleanup;
The cost of damaged clothing;
Payment for mobility equipment, hearing aids, glasses, teeth, canes, etc.;
Travel expenses for court proceedings;
Financial support for dependents of deceased victim; and
Burial and funeral expenses.
Please review the eligibility requirements that must be met in order to receive compensation from Ohio's Victim of Crime Fund. Do not hesitate to contact the Victim of Crime Lawyers at Stiefvater Law, LLC with any questions. Our Victims of Crime attorneys fight to ensure your eligibility for compensation. Call today and start moving forward.
Eligibility for compensation from the Victims of Crime fund:
You may be eligible to receive a payment if you:
are a victim of and injured as the result of a violent crime;
are a dependent of a homicide victim; or
are responsible for a crime victim’s expenses (ex. parent or guardian).
You may not be eligible for compensation:
Victims who are an offender or accomplice to the crime;
Victims who have been convicted of a felony in the previous 10 years;
Victims who do not file a claim within 2 years;
If the crime was not reported to law enforcement;
Victims who do not cooperate with the police or other agency;
Victims whose criminal acts led to their injuries.