Assault and Battery & Criminal Compensation

Assault and Battery & Criminal Compensation lawyers in Queensland to support you

If you have been the victim of an assault and/or battery, whether physical, sexual and/or verbal / psychological in nature, you may be entitled to pursue the following avenues:

• apply for financial assistance from Victim Assist Queensland (commonly known as criminal compensation);
• in the event the perpetrator is charged and convicted, apply for a compensation order at the time of the perpetrator’s sentencing;
• pursue claims for damages (monetary compensation) for civil assault / battery (and potentially other tortious claims, such as false imprisonment) and/or personal injuries against the perpetrator; and/or
• in the event you are unable to work, apply for payment of disability insurance that you may have in place privately or via your superannuation.

You may also have the right to seek damages if a family member or loved one suffers an injury and/or passes away as a result of an assault.  This includes potentially having the right to seek compensation for loss of dependency, loss of services and/or loss of consortium and/or for any resulting psychiatric injury (known as a nervous shock).

Strict time periods may apply to applications for financial assistance and claims for damages stemming from assaults.  Consequently, it is important you immediately seek professional advice in respect to your rights.

If you need help understanding your rights and what to do next, we can provide professional advice and expert representation in this area of compensation law. 

Call our experienced lawyers now, on 1300 557 844, to have a confidential and obligation-free discussion about your rights.

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