Victims Compensation Law & Lawyers

If you have been the victim of an act of violence, then you may be eligible to receive monetary compensation and/or free counselling. Counselling and compensation may also be available to the witnesses of acts of violence, parents of child victims and family members of a deceased victim.

Victims compensation and counselling are separate to any criminal charges against an offender, and may be available even if the offender isn't caught, isn't charged, or is charged but found not guilty.

Very different victims compensation laws applying to each state and territory.

To seek legal help regarding your compensation matter, please complete your free legal enquiry form on the right.

To be eligible for victims compensation you must have suffered an injury as a result of the act of violence, and the injury must be on the list of compensable injuries set out in the legislation under each state and territory. For each injury on the list there is a set amount of compensation.

If you have been the victim of an act of violence we strongly recommend that you obtain legal advice as soon as possible, as there are time limits that may prevent you from taking action later if you delay.

By filling out our legal enquiry form, we will be able to put you in direct contact with lawyers who specialise in victim's compensation law and in getting the maximum compensation for victims of a crime or unlawful event.

We handle ALL victim compensation matters!

Please complete your free legal enquiry Form to request immediate legal assistance on your legal matter.

If you believe you have been the victim of any type of assault, an unprovoked attack, a mugging, sexual abuse or any other criminal act, then you may be entitled to victims compensation.

To find out if you have a claim, please complete your free legal enquiry form on the right, click here.

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