How Can an Abuse Lawyer Help Me?
Our team works with survivors in a sensitive and compassionate way, always putting safety and well-being first. While financial compensation can never truly repair the impact of abuse, it can help cover essential support such as medical care, counselling and loss of income.
You may be entitled to claim compensation for:
- Medical expenses and rehabilitation
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of past and future income
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Exemplary or punitive damages in cases of severe institutional failures
Sadly, abuse is not only an issue of the past. It continues to occur in institutions and communities today. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, it is important to seek help immediately. Contact the police, a local support service, or speak confidentially with one of our experienced abuse lawyers for immediate guidance.
Littles Lawyers can assess whether you have a claim against a responsible institution. We provide straightforward legal advice in clear language and ensure you are supported throughout the process.
Religious Institutions
Many survivors have come forward about abuse in religious organisations across Australia. These institutions have often acknowledged both the harm caused and their inadequate responses. On the Gold Coast, as elsewhere, our lawyers assist survivors in holding religious institutions accountable and seeking justice.
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FAQs
What does no win, no fee mean?
You’ve probably seen a lot of lawyers use the term ‘No Win, No Fee’. Long story short: you only pay us when you achieve a successful outcome. So if you don’t get paid, we don’t get paid.
Let’s break it down.
- We start by reviewing your claim in detail and give you a clear assessment of your prospects for success. We’re experts in compensation law, so we can give you an accurate assessment of your claim.
- Once we’ve established that you should pursue your claim, you can tell us if you want us to proceed as your legal representatives. To formally appoint us as your legal representative, you will enter into a ‘Conditional Costs Agreement’ with us. This is a legal contract that sets out the likely costs of running your claim based on our fees, as well as the rights and responsibilities of you as the client and us as your legal representatives.
- We’ll explain it clearly and thoroughly, with as little legal speak as possible – we promise you’ll understand it completely.
- Importantly, this agreement will set out the ‘No Win, No Fee’ arrangement in black and white. This specifies that you will not pay us anything if your claim is not successful. Our ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement also covers you for disbursements, or outlays. These are expenses that we may need to pay to progress your claim, including medical reports, expert witness fees and barristers’ fees.
- In certain circumstances, you may be required to pay the other party’s legal costs if you are unsuccessful.
- Remember, your success rests on you providing us with an honest, comprehensive account of all matters relevant to your claim.
Does Littles Lawyers offer services in languages other than English?
- Korean
- Japanese
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
- Vietnamese
- French
- Czech
- Slovak
- Indonesian
- Farsi
- Nepali
- Filipino
- Sinhala
- Arabic
Do you service clients across Australia?
Yes, we offer our services Australia-wide, ensuring access to expert legal advice no matter where you’re located.
Will I know the costs involved before proceeding with my claim?
Absolutely. We pride ourselves on providing full transparency regarding costs, with fixed rates available for some types of claims.
