Williams v. Criminal Injuries Compensation Board

MURPHY, Chief Judge.

Maryland Code (1981 Repl.Vol.), Article 26A, entitled “Criminal Injuries Compensation Act,” provides for monetary awards in certain circumstances to innocent victims of crime. This case involves a claim for benefits under the Act, sought by an individual who was criminally assaulted and as a result was blinded in one eye. The question presented is whether, under the Act’s provisions, the victim is entitled to a monetary award for permanent partial disability for loss of an eye, even though he returned to work without diminution in earnings.(1)

The “Declaration of policy and…