CIVIL LAW VICTIMS COMPENSATION

This blog we will be looking at Victims Compensation and what you need to do in order to qualify for it.

In New South Wales if you have been injured by an act of violence, such an assault, a robbery, domestic violence or sexual assault, that took place in New South Wales (NSW), you may be eligible for an award of compensation between $7,500 and $50,000.
Compensation can also be claimed in NSW if you are injured as a result of witnessing an act of violence or if you are injured while trying to prevent someone from committing an act of violence. Parents or guardians of children who are injured as a result of learning about the act of violence can also claim compensation.

Who can apply?

You are eligible to claim compensation if:

1. you are the victim of an act of violence and are injured as a result.
2. you are the member of the immediate family of a homicide victim.
3. you are injured as a result of witnessing an act of violence.
4. you are the parent or guardian of a victim and at the time of the act and you are injured as a result of learning of the act of violence.
5. you are injured while trying to:
1. prevent someone from committing an act of violence
2. arrest someone who is committing an act of violence
3. help or rescue someone against whom an act of violence is being committed

If you have been a victim of violence and wish to make a claim, please do not hesitate to contact James at Bird Legal on 6331 7700 or email him at james@birdlegal.com.au.