We begin with a private and compassionate discussion to understand your experience and the impact it has had on your life. This step ensures you feel supported while we assess your eligibility for a compensation claim.
Our team carefully reviews all available evidence, including medical reports, witness statements, and institutional records. We then develop a strategy to pursue your claim with sensitivity and determination.
Once you decide to proceed, we formalise our engagement by outlining the process, timelines, and fees. This step provides clarity and reassurance that your matter will be handled with care and professionalism.
We prepare and lodge your claim with the relevant authority or institution and represent you in negotiations or hearings. Our priority is to secure a fair outcome while minimising stress for you throughout the process.
After your claim is resolved, we provide guidance on next steps, including accessing support services or managing settlement funds. Our commitment to your wellbeing continues beyond the legal process.
You should consult with a lawyer.
We have a dedicated team of lawyers to learn more and discuss your options.
Being the victim of institutional abuse is a traumatic experience not many people will ever be able to understand. It can make you feel traumatized, baffled, and powerless. A lawyer can help you by through the process of bringing a claim and receiving compensation.
At Chamberlains, we understand the profound impact that institutional abuse can have on survivors. That’s why we’ve gone to great lengths to select the most highly specialized and talented lawyers for our team. We believe that every survivor deserves compassion, understanding, and justice.
Our commitment to helping survivors of institutional abuse extends to our offices in Sydney and Canberra. We are proud to have established a strong presence in these cities, enabling us to reach more survivors and provide them with the legal support they need.
Call us at 1300 676 823
Email us at hello@chamberlains.com.au
The previous time limits for making a claim for compensation have been removed, so survivors of abuse can now make a claim regardless of how long ago the abuse occurred.
The removal of the barrier of time constraints is an important step towards achieving justice for survivors who are quite often not ready to address what has happened to them until many years after the abuse has taken place.
Being the victim of institutional abuse is a traumatic experience that not many people can truly comprehend. It can leave you feeling traumatised, confused, and powerless. This is where our dedicated team of specialists comes in. Our Sydney offices are staffed with lawyers who have extensive experience in handling historic sexual abuse claims.
A claim is brought against the institution where your abuse took place and is handled by their insurer. It is helpful to note that it may still be possible to make a claim even if the institution no longer exists.
At Chamberlains, we are committed to achieving justice for all victims. We offer a free consultation and a no-win-no-fee policy. Just as the compensation received differs from case to case, so do the legal costs, so ask one of our lawyers today about what your legal costs could look like if your claim is successful.
We are here to help survivors in Sydney take the first steps toward healing and justice. You are not alone in this journey, and we are ready to stand by your side every step of the way. Contact our offices in Sydney to schedule a confidential consultation, and let us help you on your path to healing and closure.
Yes, often victims of historic sexual abuse are entitled to far more compensation under the civil system than the compensation the National Redress Scheme is able to offer. It is important to seek legal advice about your claim and what the best avenue for compensation is prior to accepting any compensation from the National Redress Scheme.
Whilst nothing can remove the pain caused by the abuse, our experts may be able to assist you to recover compensation for what you have gone through. This compensation can include:
At Chamberlains, we are dedicated to assisting people impacted by institutional abuse across Australia. We specialise in a wide array of institutional abuse, for example, education systems, religious establishments, sporting organisations or any other institutions in Australia. We can’t possibly say that we understand what you have been through, but we can say that we are experienced in these matters and we promise to fight for you. We aim to make the legal process as simple and stress-free as possible.
Whether you live close or far away from one of our offices in Sydney, we are equally committed to providing you with our expert advice and helping you obtain the compensation you deserve. We can accommodate the communication preferences of all clients – be it meeting in person, regular telephone calls or video calls – so that we can help victims of abuse across the country.
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