Criminal Injuries Compensation

If you have been the victim of a serious crime you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries. An injury is not only a physical injury like a broken arm it can also be a mental injury such as shock or loss of self-esteem.

Roger was walking home from work late after doing the night shift when a man jumped in front of him and told him to give him his bag. When Roger said ‘no’, he was king hit by the man who ran off with his backpack while he was unconscious. Roger’s shoulder was also badly injured when he fell. The man who hit Roger and stole his bag went to court and was found guilty and sent to jail.

Roger is back at work but is now scared to walk home at night and is still going to the hospital to get his shoulder checked.

Who can Roger contact about advice
or compensation about his injuries?

Legal Aid Queensland
http://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
Phone: 1300 651 188
(local call cost from a landline)

Department of Justice and Attorney-General
http://www.justice.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 3239 6946