In re Stevens

This claim arises out of an incident which occurred on September 8, 1974, at 3101 North Halsted, Chicago. The Claimant seeks compensation pursuant to the provisions of the Crime Victims Compensation Act, (Ill.Rev.Stat., 1973, Ch. 70, Sec. 70, et seq.) (hereafter referred to as the "Act”).

The sole issue presented to the Court was whether the Act covers injuries arising from automobile accidents.

Evidence was taken at a hearing conducted by Martin C. Ashman, a Commissioner of this Court.

The Claimant was struck by an automobile on September 8, 1974. The Claimant was severely injured, suffering…