On the 29-10-15 just after 1.00 pm a twenty-one-year-old female was walking along Swanston Street in the Melbourne CBD when she was the victim of an unprovoked assault and was punched to the head. The female victim received minor facial injuries. Police arrested a thirty-nine-year-old male from Frankston in relation to the assault.
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My son was the victim of a coward punch. He suffered a broken nose, bruising, chipped teeth, headaches etc. He spent the night in hospital. His medical/dental expenses have been paid in full.
I’m trying to get some idea of how much the Tribunal is likely to award for pain + suffering. If it’s less than $1,000, then it probably isnt worth pursuing. If the likely amount is, say $2,000 or more, then he would probably proceed.
I can’t find any examples of the amounts that the Tribunal awards.
Hi Phillip, Do you have a solicitor experienced in crime compensation assisting you?