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What our clients say about us:
Institutional Abuse Lawyers
97% of the institutional sexual abuse claims that we handle result in success for our clients. No Win, No Fee.
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For me, I walk away from this experience with a genuine sense of optimism and resilience. I now have hope and a purpose that I have not ever felt before in my lifetime. Whilst therapy and professional assistance is assisting greatly, it is because of your determination to see justice for me and that fact that I felt that I had your support “in my corner”, enabled me to have the courage to pursue this case to its end.
Susan, 55
James, 60
I am writing to you both you and your amazing staff to thank you for your efforts in handling my matter.
I’d like to thank all of your team, without whom I’m sure we couldn’t have achieved the result we have. I am certainly a very happy customer and highly regard your firms professionalism, and results.
Mark, 47
I would like to express my thanks to you and the rest of the Artemis team for not giving up on my case. No matter the outcome I cannot tell you how much it has meant to me for someone to not only believe me but to also fight for me. It has never occurred to me that my case was very important or significant.
Get Justice
We understand sexual abuse claims and so we know how to get you justice. Justice looks difference to most people and we listen to what justice means to you.
Over $170 Million in Awards
Its often not all about the money but we pride ourselves on getting the institution to pay for the harm they caused you.
No Win No Fee*
We believe that survivors of child sexual abuse should not be denied access to justice because of their financial situation. That is why Moody Law (formerly Artemis Legal) offers a No-Win-No-Fee* service.
Tell Your Story
We focus on your story and to give you a voice on something that may have happened along time ago. There is often power and healing in being heard and in getting justice for what happened to you as a child.
I am so proud of the work we do and it is a privilege to help people find their voice and get justice in circumstances that are often very private and complex. Every person is different, every journey is different and that is how we treat each and every one of our clients.
Jason Moody
Principal Lawyer
My interests in ethics and justice and philosophy has inspired may aim to utilise law as a direct and effective way to help people
Sarah Coleman
Lawyer
I believe in human rights and helping people, especially those who have suffered unnecessarily at the hands of an institutiton.
Ben Balden
Lawyer
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Institutional Abuse Claims
If someone in a position of trust inappropriately touched you, sexually or physically assaulted you when you were a minor, you may be entitled to a range of benefits and compensation.
We make claims all over Australia against most of the Churches, the State Government, schools (both public and private), the Scouts and many other institutions that look after children.
Contact us today if you have been sexually abused whilst under the care of an institution.
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Our Process
Every sexual abuse claim is different but over the years we have learned what you can expect from the process particularly since the Royal Commission and the recent changes in law.
We put the Institution on notice
We write to the institution putting them on notice of the claim and identify the issues in dispute.
Settlement conference
We press for a settlement conference to allow you to be heard, for any apologies to be made by the insitution and to attempt to settle the matter. 95% of our claims settled at this stage. If it does not settle you will be advised of your options including litigation.
Evaluation of claim
We prepare an advice and position papers based on the evidence and the law that applies to your claim. This includes a detailed breakdown of the the value of the claim.
Medical records
We request and obtain all necessary medical records including an independent psychiatric assessment if necessary.
Closing of claim or Litigation
Any settlement is usually closed by a deed and compensation generally pay between 4 and 6 weeks after the deed is signed. In sexual abuse claims we typically get you a written and verbal apology.
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Why Moody Law
We are Experts in this Field
We get results for you. We have acted for many hundreds of survivors of sexual abuse since 2000 and many thousands of survivors of violence.
Private and Confidential
Sexual abuse claims are private and confidential unless you want publicity. Usually, there is no need to include your family members or others in your life.
Tell your story
Tell your story how you want it told. We will help you with a statement and we may suggest getting additional statements. You statement forms the basis of the claim.
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Faqs
It happened years ago, is it too late?
Time limits do apply, but we have won claims where the abuse occured over 50 years ago. Do not delay in getting legal advice or in making a claim. Most clients were abused or injured over 20 years ago, and some over 40 years ago.
In sexual abuse matters, isn't it my word against his/hers?
Most sexual assaults do not have independent witnesses. However, that does not mean you do not have a claim, and it does not mean we will not take your matter on. The truth can be very convincing and community attitudes have changed towards sexual assault. Also as part of our service, we investigate to identify if the offender is known for other offences.
What if the person who assaulted me is dead or in jail?
This would not affect your rights to make a claim against the institution or its insurer.
How much will it cost?
Moody Law has a no-win-no-fee policy. For approved cases, our professional fees, including any barristers fees, are on a no-win-no-fee basis. This means that our fee is only paid on a success or win basis, which typically means when we get you compensation. We will give you an estimate of costs as part of your inquiry.
Will I have to go to court?
Most of our claims are made out of court. At the moment most institutions are reluctant to take survivors to court particularly when we properly prepare your case and present them with all the evidence to support the sums beings asked. Whilst we prepare our matters so that they are "court ready", most of our cases settle before proceedings are commenced. But in many instances we litigate particularly where a private offender is involved with the claim.
Who will ultimately pay?
The vast majority of institutions are insured so it is often the insurance company that pays any award and the legal fees.
Can you help me get support for my well-being during the process?
Yes. This is often called "restorative justice" and therefore it is important that claims are part of a process of recovery. We can help you get support during the process. We often can arrange for you to have paid support with a clinical psychologist before the claim is finalised.
What will I have to do?
Generally, you need to make a statement, attend an expert examination and attend two additional private meetings. Then, in most cases, you attend a settlement conferance where you can choose to tell the institution whatever it is you want to say. If you choose to litigate, the process is confidential and private and you are not required to perform, give verbal evidenace or be required to ask questions in any formal process.
What if my abuse was non-violent?
Current research tells us taht the impact of trauma is less about what happened to you and more of how you made sense of what happened to you. This is particularly the case with child sexual abuse where there is silence and shame attached to the trauma.
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