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Category: Abuse Claims
Abuse compensation under the Sentencing Act s85B
Survivors of abuse have a number of options available to them to pursue compensation. In this blog, we explore the option under the Sentencing Act when the abuser has been found guilty or convicted in court.
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How to prepare for your personal injury court case
Our helpful guide with tips and insights about what you can expect when your personal injury claim is disputed and you end up in court, and how best to prepare yourself.
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Abuse compensation claims against schools
In this article, we explore three primary ways to claim compensation arising out of abuse in a school setting in Victoria, regardless of whether the abuse occurred in a private or public school.
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National Redress Scheme for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
The National Redress Scheme provides compensation for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. Notably, the scheme ends in 2028.
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Two compensation options for survivors of childhood abuse – civil common law or National Redress Scheme
There are two very different options for compensation for survivors of childhood abuse; a Civil Common Law claim or the Federal Government National Redress Scheme.
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Time limits for childhood abuse compensation claims
Up until 2015, survivors of childhood physical and sexual abuse had three years from the date they turned 18 in which to bring a claim for compensation. As a result of recommendations from the Royal Commission into childhood sexual abuse, there is now no time limit.
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