No. In Queensland, the previous time limit of three years has been removed, which means victims of institutional abuse can make a claim for compensation, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred.
The majority of institutional abuse compensation claims can be completed within 12-18 months, but this can depend on a variety of factors. Very complicated matters can take longer. Your lawyer will discuss this with you when we begin your claim.
Your claim is made against the insurer of the institution where your abuse took place. You may still be able to make a claim for compensation even if your institution no longer exists.
We offer a ‘No Win. No Fee. No Catch’® promise, which means there are no upfront costs and you will never be left out of pocket. We explain our fees to you before we start your claim, and are always calculated on the actual work we do (not a fixed fee or percentage).
What injuries are covered?
You can make a claim for any injury that was caused by, or made worse by, your abuse. This can include physical injuries or psychological injuries, such as anxiety, depression or PTSD.
What about the Redress Scheme?
There are several significant differences between a compensation claim and the Redress Scheme. Most importantly, the Redress Scheme has capped compensation at $150,000, whereas a compensation claim has no limit. You should speak to a lawyer before accepting Redress as it may void your future compensation entitlements.
