If you’ve been the victim of a violent crime, you should get legal advice for victims of crime compensation. The Victorian Government funds a Victims of Crime scheme which offers assistance for expenses incurred, or reasonably likely to be incurred to victims of crime. The scheme is run by the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT).

Grainger Legal can assist you with a claim for medical expenses (including counselling), lost earnings and in some cases lump sum compensation. Grainger Legal will also advise you in relation to pursuing victims of crime compensation from individuals under the Sentencing Act, where a perpetrator has been convicted.

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