Ohio Victims of Crime

You were hit by a drunk driver. Someone assaulted your kid. You missed work and lost wages because of required court appearances. Bad things happen. Sometimes insurance doesn't cover everything. The French say "C'est la vie." Ohioans SHOULD say "apply for victims compensation!" For the out of pocket expenses you lose due to someone else's misdeeds, Ohio sometimes has you covered. Many times people will seek civil recourse when victims compensation is a much more convenient, and affordable, resource.

The Victims of Crime Fund provides a resource for those who were left in the cold by a criminal. If the paperwork or process is confusing, please contact your attorney. Not all victims of crime qualify for victim compensation, contacting your attorney will save you the time and hassle of trying to determine whether you qualify.

Victims compensation information from the Ohio Attorney General's Office here.