PRESS RELEASE : Compensation – New Orleans terror attack [January 2025]
The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 10 January 2025.
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on 1 January 2025.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has designated the attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on 1 January 2025 as an act of terrorism for the purpose of the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme 2012.
People injured and the families of those killed in the attack can apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for compensation.
You may be eligible to claim if you have been directly injured or bereaved by the incident and you are a British, EU, EEA or Swiss citizen who was ordinarily resident in the UK, member of the UK armed forces (or a close relative or family member).
Other criteria also apply. Our guide to the Scheme has more information on eligibility.
You can apply using our online form.
