Rape victims compensation, in short
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, you may be entitled to compensation. We listen, we believe you, and we move at your pace. United Legal is a Canberra firm based in Fyshwick. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis and your first conversation is free.
Rape Victims Compensation Claims: what you need to know
Rape and sexual assault can affect every part of your life: your health, your relationships, your work and your sense of safety. Compensation cannot undo what happened, but it can pay for treatment and support, and recognise the harm done to you.
Depending on what happened, you may be able to claim from the person responsible, from an institution such as a school, church, care provider or employer that failed to protect you, or through the ACT victims of crime financial assistance scheme. You do not need a criminal conviction to make a civil claim, and everything you tell us is confidential.
Claims we help with
- Civil claims against the person responsible
- Claims against institutions that failed to protect you
- Sexual assault in the workplace
- Historical abuse, including abuse as a child
- Victims of crime financial assistance applications
- Claims for psychological injury, lost income and treatment
Compensation and support after sexual assault
Survivors of sexual assault may be able to seek compensation through the ACT Victims Financial Assistance Scheme, a civil claim against the person responsible, or a claim against an organisation that failed to protect them.
You do not need a criminal conviction to make some claims, and you can talk to us without making a police report. Everything is confidential, and you stay in control of what happens next.
What you can claim
Depending on what happened, you may be able to claim compensation from the person responsible, or from an institution such as a care provider that failed to protect you. Compensation can cover harm and suffering, lost income, treatment costs and, where money was taken, the money lost.
Read more about institutional abuse claims.
Evidence that helps your claim
You do not need to have everything before you call us, but these records make a abuse claim stronger. Keep copies of anything you have:
- Anything you have written down about what happened
- Names, dates and places you remember
- Records from counsellors or doctors, if any
- Bank or financial records (for financial abuse)
- You do not need all of this to talk to us
How much could a rape victims compensation claim be worth?
Every claim is different. The amount depends on the type of claim, the harm you suffered, its effect on your life and work, and who was responsible. We give you an honest estimate once we understand your situation, and we prepare every claim to get its full value rather than settling early.
Why people choose United Legal
- Three lawyers on every case. Your claim is checked by more than one experienced lawyer, start to finish.
- A local Canberra firm since 2004. We know the ACT schemes, insurers, doctors and courts.
- No Win, No Fee. No upfront costs, and you get a written costs agreement before we start.
- Serious injury experience. Our results include a $20m+ settlement and a $1.4m workers compensation claim.
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What to do now
- If someone is in danger, call 000.
- Write down what you know: dates, names, places and any money involved.
- Keep bank statements, care records and messages.
- Talk to us in confidence about your options.
Rape victims compensation: FAQs
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