Abused as an adult in Queensland
Shine Lawyers’ trauma-informed Abuse Law team are compassionate and can be trusted with your abuse claim. Our mental health support team and No Win No Fee* abuse lawyers in Brisbane are ready to help you access justice and right wrong.
*Conditions apply
Find out more information about the types of claims we can help you with below:
Abuse law claims
Queensland survivors of adult sexual, physical or psychological abuse may be eligible to make a civil abuse compensation claim. Shine’s experienced, trauma-informed Abuse Law team can help. Making an abuse compensation claim won’t erase what happened to you, but it may be an opportunity to:
To hold someone (or an institution) to account
For acknowledgement of what happened to you
For an apology
Abuse compensation may help with the impact that abuse has had on your life.
Time limit for adult abuse compensation claim
For Queensland survivors of abuse in adulthood, an abuse compensation claim must be made within 3 years of the date of abuse. There are limited legal reasons to extend the 3 years, so it’s important to get in touch with Shine’s abuse lawyers in Brisbane or Queensland as soon as possible to protect your entitlement to claim abuse compensation and right wrong.
Why choose Shine's abuse lawyers in Brisbane?
Abuse lawyers across Brisbane and QLD
Shine Lawyers has a large, dedicated Abuse Law team in Queensland and across Australia. We have decades of experience in helping thousands of abuse survivors seek justice. Our abuse lawyers in Brisbane and Queensland passionately advocate for our clients and are driven to stand up to individuals and powerful institutions to secure successful outcomes.
No Win No Fee* abuse lawyers
If you become a Shine Lawyers’ client, our experienced abuse lawyers in Brisbane and Queensland will provide legal advice, tailored to your situation, on a No Win No Fee* basis. We’ll work with you to build your abuse law claim and explain each step of the abuse process.
*Conditions apply
Trauma-informed abuse process support
We recognise your courage in speaking up. Wherever possible, we’ll work with you to minimise the stress and inconvenience of the abuse compensation claim process.
Our abuse lawyers in Brisbane and Queensland are trained to work in a trauma-informed way. Our mental health support team help reduce the trauma of the abuse process for both our lawyers and clients. We’ll be with you, every step of the way.
Review your claim with our simple and free online tool.
What we will ask:
Questions to help us understand your experience and how your life has been impacted. Your responses will help us define the best course of action for your claim.
What happens next:
Book a confidential, obligation-free appointment with a legal expert in abuse law, or
Speak with our team about your abuse compensation claim options
Help from Shine’s abuse lawyers in Brisbane
Talking about abuse can be overwhelming. You may not have shared your story with anyone before. If you’ve been abused as an adult in Queensland, Shine’s experienced, compassionate abuse lawyers and mental health support team can guide you through the process of your abuse compensation claim. We can advise you on your specific situation and help you understand your abuse compensation options.
Get in touch
to arrange a confidential, obligation-free discussion with our experienced, trauma-informed abuse lawyers in Brisbane or Queensland.
Adult abuse FAQs
Are there abuse lawyers in Brisbane, Queensland near me?
Are there abuse lawyers in Brisbane, Queensland near me?
With 24 branches in Queensland (and 18 more branches across Australia), location is no barrier to finding a compassionate and experienced abuse lawyer. Get in touch to arrange a confidential, obligation-free first meeting. An abuse lawyer in Brisbane or Queensland can meet with you to hear your story and advise you based on your circumstances.
Is there support for survivors of adult abuse?
Is there support for survivors of adult abuse?
In an emergency, please call 000. For ongoing professional support for you or your loved one, we suggest contacting any of the following organisations:
1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 (sexual abuse as an adult, domestic and family violence)
13 YARN 13 92 76 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support)
Blue Knot 1300 657 380 (complex trauma due to abuse, neglect or violence)
Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention)
Can Shine Lawyers represent me for a National Redress Scheme payment?
Can Shine Lawyers represent me for a National Redress Scheme payment?
The National Redress Scheme is available if you were:
Abused as a child
Involved with an institution participating in the National Redress Scheme
Understanding your legal options before applying for the National Redress Scheme is important. This advice can be provided for free by contacting Knowmore an independent legal service provider.
