Child Sex Abuse | Bradley Bayly

Child Abuse Lawyers

If you are an abuse survivor, our lawyers are here to provide you with the support you need. We will ensure your matter is handled with care and respect.

Supporting Child Sexual Abuse Survivors

Our personal injury lawyers are experienced in representing people who have suffered trauma as a result of institutional child sexual abuse. We approach every abuse case with empathy and objectivity, following a course of action that is best suited to your individual needs.

At Bradley Bayly Legal, we understand you are contacting us during a difficult time and will do everything we can to provide you with the highest quality service. If you have suffered physical or mental harm and submitted a claim, we can advise whether you may be entitled to compensation. If you would like to discuss your case with us, contact our office to arrange an obligation-free consultation.

If you are able to establish that you have suffered as a result of wrongful acts or negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for the following.

Pain and suffering
Loss of enjoyment of life
Treatment expenses, chemist expenses and travel expenses
Future treatment expenses, chemist expenses and travel expenses
Past and future loss of earning capacity and of superannuation

From 1 July 2018, changes in the law have removed statutory time limits for child sexual abuse cases.

Our senior lawyers will take the time to understand your personal situation, ensuring we can properly advise you on your options and potential entitlements. Depending on your individual circumstances, you may have the following options available to you to claim compensation.

Common law civil claim
National Redress Scheme application
Internal Redress Scheme application
Criminal Injuries Compensation

The National Redress Scheme (NRS) was created to provide support to institutional child sex abuse survivors. Under the scheme, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $150,000, a payment for counselling services of up to $5,000 and/or an apology from the institution.

Some, but not all, institutions have their own separate redress schemes to compensate survivors who suffered historical child sexual abuse while under their care.

Preparing Your Case

If you decide to engage our services, we will start to prepare your case. Our dedicated legal team will open investigations by requesting documentation from a range of parties. Once we have collected and reviewed the necessary evidence, we will be able to provide you with preliminary advice.

In the event you ask us to proceed with your claim, we will arrange for you to be examined by an independent medical expert to help support your case. When all of the independent medical evidence has been obtained, our team will arrange a conference to discuss whether a settlement can be negotiated. If a settlement cannot be reached, you may be able to progress an action in court where we can continue to represent you.

Our Legal Fees

During your initial consultation, we will thoroughly explain our legal fee structure. In many cases, there are no upfront costs to be paid and we will endeavour to negotiate a settlement that will cover most of your out-of-pocket expenses and legal fees.

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Contact Bradley Bayly Legal

If you would like to discuss your serious injury claim and determine your next steps, contact us to arrange an obligation-free consultation. We will take the time to understand your personal situation and provide you with preliminary advice. While we are based in Perth, we are able to assist with state, national and international cases.