Get expert advice on institutional abuse law. Our Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane institutional abuse lawyers serve all of Queensland.
If you were a victim of institutional physical or sexual abuse, we know that no amount of money can erase the trauma. However, we believe that you deserve to be compensated for what happened to you, and our expert team can help you make a claim.
You may be able to claim compensation for loss of wages, pain and suffering, past and future medical care (including psychological care, such as therapy or prescription medication) and lost superannuation.
Our lawyers act with confidentiality and empathy, and have successfully represented other clients who have been through similar situations to you. We know that institutional abuse claims are deeply personal and can be triggering. Every step of the way, we’re here.
No risks or upfront costs with our unique ‘No Win. No Risk. No Catch’® promise.
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We’re here for all Queenslanders. No matter where you are, we can act for you.
We offer no-obligation home visits to explain the claims process. Available across SE Queensland including Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba.
Our compensation experts check if you may have a claim & explain the process during a home visit, office meeting or over the phone.
Once you sign up, your assigned legal team will gather all the required details, organise reports & start your claim.
We build your case over 12-18 months & negotiate with the insurer of the institution to secure your lump sum settlement.
Nothing to pay us, or anyone else unless we win your case. If you win, only pay for the work done to secure your compensation.
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).
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.
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.