Victims Compensation New South Wales (NSW)

What should I do if I am a Victim of a crime?
If you have been the victim of a crime and have sustained injury, the first thing you need to do is to contact the Police. You need to advise the Police within 28 days of the date of the incident and the Police need to believe that a crime had been committed.


Your rights as a victim
You may be eligible to claim victims compensation if you have been the victim of a crime which involves violence in NSW. As a victim, you have the right to be treated with compassion, respect and courtesy at all times, you have the right to information about, and access to, welfare, health and counselling services. You have the right for privacy and protection and to be adequately informed about the criminal justice system. To assist you assert your rights as a victim, there are procedures and services in place which include support groups, information about the trial process.

At Legal Injury, we are here to ensure you are properly informed about your rights for compensation. Our friendly trained staff are able to provide you with the right advice about your claim.

To receive the maximum damages on your Personal Injury Claim come talk to the professionals at Legal Injury today.