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If you are a survivor of abuse that you suffered as a child, while in the care of an institution or organisation, you may be entitled to compensation on a no win, no fee basis.
If you have not already accepted a Redress Scheme payment, a Civil Claim may be a better alternative. Our institutional abuse lawyers have the experience, compassion and tenacity to seek justice on your behalf.
Institutional abuse can occur in various types of organisations where individuals are supposed to receive care, support, or protection. These institutions, both state-run and private, can include:
As a victim-survivor of institutional abuse, you may have suffered from physical, sexual and physiological abuse that has a long lasting impact on your life. At GMP Law, we understand that compensation does not undo the experience of abuse, but it does contribute to providing the recognition you deserve, and helping your ongoing recovery.
Survivors may be eligible to seek compensation for damages including:
You have a right to be compensated for your pain and suffering, loss and psychological damage. Engaging a professional institutional abuse lawyer who is well versed in abuse law and the National Redress Scheme will increase your chances of winning your case.
In cases of recent institutional abuse, reporting the incident to the police should be your first step. Emergency services will make sure that you’re safe and that you receive proper medical and psychological care as soon as possible.
For survivors of historical institutional abuse, following the National Redress Scheme enacted in 2018, you are eligible to file a claim.
When you seek compensation through GMP Law, you’ll meet with an experienced and compassionate lawyer to discuss your experience confidentially. With that information, we’ll be able to provide you with a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility to claim.
Your lawyer will then make sure that you are aware of all your options, make thoughtful recommendations and walk you through any legal processes that may need your attention.
Survivors of historical child abuse may file either:
Gerard Malouf & Partners’ offers no-obligation legal advice and a no-win, no-fee policy. Our consultations can be provided over-the-phone, or in person and are completely confidential and handled with compassion and sensitivity.
Our Institutional Abuse Lawyers have a track record of success winning the maximum compensation for our clients, in the minimum time possible.
Commonly asked questions about institutional and sexual abuse compensation.
This organisation offers support to those who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. They stand to:
Survivors who have already accepted a Redress payment are no longer eligible to file a civil claim.
A civil claim is where you sue the institution and/or offender responsible for the abuse. There are many benefits to choosing this option over Redress:
1. There is no limit on the amount of compensation that can be awarded and your case is assessed on its own merit.
2. A civil claim provides an opportunity to claim compensation in respect of:
3. A civil claim is not limited to the institutions who have registered with the Redress Scheme. A civil claim can be brought against any institution or individual offender.
4. The majority of civil claims will settle favourably for the plaintiff (person making the claim) without the need of going to a final hearing before a Judge.
5. Civil claims are not limited to sexual abuse. A claim can also be brought in respect of serious physical abuse.
At Gerard Malouf & Partners, it’s our professional obligation to strive for maximum justice and achievable compensation.
Our difficult case policy ensures that our senior lawyers and experienced management team oversee notably challenging cases. This makes sure that we achieve the best results for our clients seeking accident injury compensation.
We maintain integrity by not accepting a case if we believe it is unlikely to result in compensation, or if the costs to our client outweigh the benefits.
This is our core philosophy and what differentiates us from other law firms.
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