In the majority of cases there is a time limit of three years after the date on which the assault takes place in which you can make a claim for compensation. After this has passed, you can no longer claim.
There are some exceptions to this rule:
- You were under 18 at the time of the workplace assault. In this case, you will have three years from the date of your 18th birthday to make the claim
- You suffered a brain injury during the assault, which left you ‘mentally incapacitated’ and unable to make a claim
- You were working overseas at the time of the assault
If we recommend making a claim to the CICA, there is a time limit of two years following the assault. This applies in all but the most exceptional cases.
