Victims Compensation
If you have been the victim of criminal activity, you may be entitled to statutory compensation.
In NSW, the Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996 established the Victims Compensation Fund, which is funded by the NSW Treasury, and the Victims Compensation Tribunal, which administers claims made on behalf of victims of crime.
You may be entitled to compensation if you are injured;
- As the victim of an act of violence
- While trying to prevent an act of violence or help a victim
- As a result of witnessing an act of violence, or
- As a consequence of the fact that you are related to a victim (in some cases).
In addition to compensation for injury, you may be entitled to be compensated for some medical expenses, loss of earnings, and lost, destroyed or damaged personal items.
The compensation process can be complex and there are strict rules as to the types of injuries that are eligible, and the ways that compensation for those injuries is calculated. There are also strict time limits for making a claim. An application for compensation must generally be lodged within 2 years of the date of the act of violence.
Out team of qualified practitioners are experienced in the area of victims compensation and can help you through the process to ensure that you receive all the compensation to which you are entitled. Call us for a free, no obligation discussion about your rights.
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