Victims Compensation Help - Compensation for Victims of Crime

Please note all the laws in all the States and Territories are completely different - please click the appropriate link below for your state.

QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, NT, ACT, TAS

What should I do if I am a Victim of a crime?

If you have been the victim of a crime and have sustained an injury, the first thing you need to do is to contact the Police. As a rule this is a requirement for you to be considered for compensation under the majority of State and Territory schemes. In addition, there are strict time limits that apply to reporting the incident to the police 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, this could include, depending on the circumstances, location and extent of the injury suffered:-

• Loss of earnings
• Medical expenses
• Free Counselling
• Direct financial compensation for the injury sustained

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 counseling services. You have the right for privacy and protection and to be adequately informed about the criminal justice system.

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.

Please note there are strict time limits which apply to lodging claims under Victims Compensation and to receive the maximum damages on your Victims of Crime Compensation Claim, talk to the professionals at Legal Injury today by filling in the form on the top right.