Types of Institutional Abuse Claims
Our caring, committed and courageous abuse claim solicitors take a trauma-informed approach, prioritising your safety and wellbeing throughout the legal process.
We’ve had successful outcomes on cases in a range of areas, including:
- Wards of the State
- Catholic Church, Salvation Army, Uniting Church, Anglican Church
- Other religious institutions
- Private schools
- Government schools
- Foster care
- Juvenile detention centres
- Defence forces
- Railways
- Volunteer and not-for-profits
- Child care
- After-school care centres
Our Approach to Handling Institutional Abuse Claims
Understanding that every case is unique, we’ll advise you on the various pathways available to you, empowering you to decide which one most suits you.
- Common law civil claims
- Out-of-court settlement
- National Redress Scheme
Each of these options has its advantages and limitations, all of which we can discuss with you. We will advise you on the pathways available to you that can lead to financial compensation or legal redress, empowering you to decide which path most suits you.
No Win, No Fee Legal Services in Victoria
Under our No Win No Fee OR Expenses* policy, we will waive our fees in the unlikely event you don’t win a case that we have agreed to fund, and we will also pick up the tab on any out-of-pocket expenses.
Your Trusted Victoria Solicitors
If you or a loved one has been impacted by sexual, physical, psychological, or cultural abuse within institutions, you have rights that deserve to be recognised and protected.
It is crucial to receive expert, trauma-informed guidance on your legal options, including compensation for the injuries you have suffered and the profound impact abuse has had on your education, career, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
Reach out to us today to discuss your claim on a confidential, free and no-obligation basis.
