Summary
Craig Lewis-Williams was seriously injured in a one-punch attack and received £500,000 as compensation. His family worries this money won't last for the care he needs throughout his life due to inflation and rising costs. Campaigners want the compensation amounts reviewed and raised to better support crime victims with severe injuries.
Key Facts
- Craig Lewis-Williams suffered brain damage and other severe injuries from a single punch in November 2021.
- He requires specialized care and support, as he cannot walk, swallow, or be independent.
- Craig was awarded the maximum compensation amount of £500,000, set by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority in 1996.
- Campaigners argue the compensation amount should reflect inflation, estimating it should be about £1,015,000 today.
- The compensation is intended for lifelong care and living costs, which are higher now than in 1996.
- His attacker, Adam Chamberlin, admitted guilt and received a jail sentence of one year and four months.
- Legal experts and family members are calling for the compensation limits to be reviewed and updated.
