You can apply for compensation for pain and suffering for the days you were ill due to the criminal offense. "Ill" means that you were on sick leave and received treatment.
In special cases, compensation for pain and suffering may be granted even if you were not technically sick. For example, if you experienced significant physical or psychological distress after the criminal offense but were not on sick leave.
Note: You can still receive compensation for pain and suffering even if you are, for example, on early retirement or public pension, a student, or unemployed.
Example: You are a victim of assault on January 1, 2020. The following day, you visit your physician. You agree to take sick leave, and you are referred to a psychologist, whom you see. You start feeling better and, during a session with the psychologist on January 14, 2020, you agree to return to work and stop the treatment.
In this case, you may be eligible to apply for compensation for pain and suffering for the period from January 1, 2020, to January 14, 2020.
The rule is found in section 3 of the Liability and Compensation Act.