Abuse law Perth and WA
We are ready to take action, supporting your choice not to be silenced and right wrong.
Compensation for your physical, mental or sexual abuse claim
Intentional bodily injury, non-consensual sexual contact or deliberate behaviour aimed to cause fear, control, offence, humiliation or isolation is classified as abuse.
Coming to terms with physical, mental or sexual abuse can be an incredibly difficult process and the effects can last a lifetime. While no amount of money can take away the pain the abuse has caused, your claim could result in compensation to help you access the care and support services you need.
Our abuse law experts have a proven track record of empowering survivors and strive to obtain the outcomes that truly matter to you and your loved ones. The team are all trained in trauma response awareness, to ensure every abuse survivor is provided with compassionate and competent legal representation.
We have experience running a wide range of abuse claims, including where individuals were subjected to abuse within:
After-school care centres
Medical service centres and rooms
Sporting teams
Immigration Detention Centres
The Shine Lawyers abuse team have been working with survivors and the Royal Commission since its foundation in 2013 to investigate and report on the response of institutions to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse. Read more here.
If you have experienced sexual harassment within your workplace, our employment law team can provide specialised support. There are two types of legal avenues for survivors of abuse; a criminal case or a civil case. Learn more here.
Your entitlements
Your compensation is related to your situation and the evidence available.
A successful claim will often involve:
An acknowledgement or apology for the wrongdoing;
Care and domestic assistance;
Financial compensation for:
Medical treatment and related expenses
Loss of income
Pain and suffering
How long will it take?
The timing of your claim depends on your situation and the type of claim process that is right for you.
We recognise the importance of ensuring all litigation is run in a respectful and empathetic manner. Wherever possible, we try to find alternatives to the stress of traditional litigation and explore ways of resolving claims that are more sensitive to your specific needs.
Fees
Everyone has the right to stand against injustice regardless of their financial situation.
That’s why we provide our physical, mental and sexual abuse services on a No Win, No Fee* basis, ensuring survivors don’t need to worry about out-of-pocket legal expenses.
*Conditions apply.
Types of abuse law claims
Types of abuse law claims
An abuse law claim is usually against an institution to seek compensation for a psychological injury that resulted from:
physical abuse
mental abuse; and/or
sexual abuse
In some circumstances, an abuse law claim may also be made against an individual.
Our team has significant experience achieving successful outcomes for our clients; we know the best approach to secure the justice, acknowledgement and compensation you deserve.
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:
Either book a no-obligation appointment with a medical negligence expert right away or,
Speak with our team about your options
No Win, No Fee*
We do our best up-front to make sure you understand your legal case, including whether your case is on our No Win, No Fee* basis.
*Conditions apply
Do you have a claim?
We’re here to make the claims process as simple and stress-free as possible.
FAQs
Is there an abuse lawyer near me?
Is there an abuse lawyer near me?
With more than 40 branches across Australia and 1000+ team members, location is no barrier when it comes to accessing Shine Lawyers legal advice and support. If you’d like to speak to our abuse law team in person, you can see our full list of locations here.
If you aren‘t able to find a location near you, we can easily arrange an obligation-free virtual appointment or discuss the option to meet at a location that’s comfortable and convenient for you. No matter where you are located, we will always provide the same, expert advice and manage your claim with the same level of quality and commitment.
Compensation for historical abuse
Compensation for historical abuse
Changes have been made across Australia allowing childhood abuse survivors to bring their claims to the courts, regardless of when the abuse occurred. View the changes here.
Unfortunately, in some States, time limits still apply for childhood abuse that is not sexual and for the sexual abuse of adults.
Get in touch today to understand your rights.
What is the National Redress Scheme Payment?
What is the National Redress Scheme Payment?
You may also have rights under a compensation redress scheme, such as the National Redress Scheme or a Victims of Crime Scheme (if the perpetrator has been convicted of a crime).
Due to the challenges and time limits with historical abuse claims in court, redress schemes may be a good alternative for your situation.
Why trust Shine to be my abuse lawyers?
Why trust Shine to be my abuse lawyers?
We have helped thousands of Australians right wrong and access more than $1 billion per year in entitlements and compensation through our expert services.
We settle claims 95% faster than the industry average and 98% of the cases we represent are settled without the stress of going to court.
We offer access to affordable legal advice including on a No Win, No Fee* basis and an obligation-free initial consultation so you can understand your rights and know where you stand.
*Conditions apply
Lobbying for change
We are proud to stand up for the rights of everyday Australians by helping them find their voice and shape a better future for our country.
We continue to fight for legislative change in ways that support survivors of abuse to access the acknowledgement, compensation and services they deserve:
Submissions to the Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sex abuse which ultimately led to the Royal Commission:
Taking significant steps to abolish time limitations in abuse cases; and
Implementing the Commonwealth Redress Scheme
Lobbying the Victorian State Government on behalf of survivors of forced adoption to:
Create a redress scheme for mothers and children that included financial compensation, counselling and psychological support;
Make the claims process easier for mothers; and
Removing the statute of limitations
Read more here Our additional parliamentary submissions for abuse law can be viewed here.
